Activities at Hollyfields Care Home
Our Activities programme is formulated using resident requests and feedback from resident meetings. Residents are involved in planning the programme with things they they would like to do throughout the year. There is a mixture of activities that take place including both group and 1-1 engagement. Residents at Hollyfields particularly enjoy movement to music activities enabling them to increase their level of physical abilities and have fun at the same time, whilst others enjoy musical singalongs and food based activities throughout the week.
We have a mini bus that enables us to reconnect our residents with their community in ways that suite themselves as individuals. This can be achieved by visiting local farms, Georgian towns, local attractions and even the local public house for lunch with friends. Hollyfields have a great relationship with their local community and have visits from local organisations such as The Wyre Community Land Trust and are currently undertaking a 12 week funded project from Arts Etc. Residents at Hollyfields enjoy Pet Therapy visits from their pet rabbit 'Thumper' and like to help clean and feed him daily. Relatives can be encouraged to join us for activities and again are very supportive with delivering theme days and fundraising events within the home.
Kaylee White
Hi, my name is Kaylee and I joined the Hollyfields care team in February 2021. I love getting to know our residents and I'm extremely passionate about their continued wellbeing and life enrichment through tailored activities. I became part of the Activities team to develop more in this area and expand the type of fulfilling activities and events we provide.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
Read our brochure
Activities and Events Partnerships
As part of our bespoke life-enrichment programmes, we host a number of live virtual events in the home on a regular basis through a number of partnerships with places of interest and world class performance companies
Life at Hollyfields Care Home
Employee of the Month - September 2021
Hollyfields care home residents and colleagues wish to congratulate Sarah on receiving Employee of the Month for September 2021.
Sarah was completely overwhelmed with her nomination, she had no idea how well liked she is by her colleagues, and our residents.
Sarah is a tender and caring lady, always happy to help. We’re very proud and pleased to have her part of the Hollyfields team. Enjoy your voucher and Barchester accolade, it’s very much deserved.
It's Magic Playing Together
Exercises for the mind and memory through the use of reminiscence puzzles, and magic table interactive games. Each can be used as solo, or group activities to promote conversation and teamwork. Our care team love playing along whenever they can!
Movie Afternoon
Many of our residents took a nostalgic trip down memory lane as they watched 'The Railway Children' 1970’s film this afternoon.
Each recalling different scenes and reminiscing when they were younger how they too would wait for trains to come into station and be thrilled as they stood on the local bridges and hold tight as the engines would pass shaking the ground underneath their feet!
It’s so lovely to hear them chatting together about their childhoods.
Employee of the Month - August 2021
Hollyfields care home residents and colleagues wish to congratulate Thomas on receiving Employee of the Month for August 2021.
Thomas was nominated for his hard work and commitment to the smooth running of our home. General Manager, Sharon commented; “He’s a shining star who has gone above and beyond, always happy to offer support to all departments with a smile!”
We praise him for makings such a difference to others, and hope he enjoys the voucher and Barchester accolade.
You have the opportunity to join the fantastic team here at Hollyfields in Kidderminster. We’re currently recruiting for a number of roles. Please follow the link to find out more and apply today. https://jobs.barchester.com/job-search/?JobTitle=&City=DY11+5RJ
Garden Growth and Maintenance
Our Ivy House residents take great care, and pride in their gardening duties. From planting to pruning, they have been hard at work all summer.
The fruits of their labours are a delight to see, from beans to tomatoes all growing strong. They look after the area so well, even ensuring the visiting birdlife always have a place to bathe.
It looks fabulous all year round and is so good for their personal wellbeing. There's nothing better than enjoying the views supping a well deserved cuppa and having a slice of homecooked cake.
Celebrating Carers Week
“Carers at Hollyfields were treated to a special spread and a thank you cake to mark National Carer’s Week.
Our Carers are such important, hard working members of the team at the home and it was lovely for the staff and the residents to say thank you in this special way on a special day.”
We are currently recruiting for several care positions please visit below and apply today https://jobs.barchester.com/job-search/?JobTitle=&City=DY11+5RJ
Upcoming events
November Open Day - All Welcome
We warmly welcome you to join us for our homes open day event on Saturday 23rd November. Come and meet our manager, staff and wonderful residents.
Dance Performance
Join us on 23rd November at our Open Day for a dance performance by 'Triple Threat Productions' from 11am. All Welcome!
Recycled Teenagers Entertain
Please join us on 23rd November for our Open Day performance from 'The Recycled Teenagers' come and sing the afternoon away with friends from 2pm. All Welcome!
Countdown to Christmas
Take a look at all of the wonderful festive events and activities throughout December. Please feel free to join our celebrations. Contacts us for more information.
