Activities at Hunters Care Home
Our teams are trained to enrich the lives of residents through stimulating the mind, body and soul, and taking the time to learn about each person to ensure everyone receives support that adds enrichment to their life.
Activities are the cornerstone of a wholesome home experience and our Activities Coordinators are always putting their creative minds to the test by organising new and exciting social events for residents to partake in. Of course, we take into account the likes and dislikes of those we support, so if someone doesn’t feel like trying something new, there will always be something on offer to reflect their personal interests. For the people who may just prefer some peace and quiet instead, we also offer one-to-one time that can be enjoyed with a nice cup of coffee or just a simple chat – whatever they desire.
Ben Sandall
Hello I am Ben and I am the Activities Coordinator at Hunters. I started working at Hunters as part of the hospitality team, but when a vacancy came up on the activities team I jumped at the opportunity. I have seen how important a varied activities programme is and the team ensure we offer something for everyone including regular past times.
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 Hunters Care Home
Valentine's Day Celebrations!
Love was in the air at Hunters today as we all got together to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Always popular with our residents, with live music from the brilliant PianoHedgehog followed by a delicious cream tea, everyone was truly in the romantic spirit.
It was a wonderful afternoon singing along to love songs old and new with family and friends. Happy Valentine’s Day from everyone at Hunters!
“That’s Amore!”
Exercise at Hunters!
Exercise at Hunters has always been an important part of our weekly activities sessions. It is so important for our residents to keep moving as much as possible, through walks around the home or just small movements now and then.
Matt from Gfitness visits Hunters once a week and always delivers a great session of chair-based exercises that many of our residents look forward to. Matt provides equipment such as resistance bands and foam balls to aid the exercises, along with great music to get everyone moving.
The sessions are always fun, beneficial and a great way for our residents to engage with each other whilst keeping fit.
Dobbies Trip!
Our first trip of the new year was to the always popular Dobbies Garden Centre.
Residents love to explore the new spring flowers and indoor plants as well as gifts for loved ones. Not forgetting the always important stop for tea and cake. Lots of fun on a sunny afternoon, it’s great having the garden centre just down the road, and we will definitely be back soon.
Cheese, wine and classical music!
A lovely afternoon of music and food today at Hunters. We were joined by the amazing Eloise Murby Event Singer who sang a collection of beautiful classical pieces along with some old favourites.
All washed down with delicious cheese, biscuits and wine. It was wonderful to see so many residents enjoying themselves.
A great time had by all, with everyone singing along together.
Celebrating our activities team!
This week we have been celebrating National Activity Providers and Professionals week, which is organised by the National Activity Providers Association and runs from 20th to 24th January.
We have an amazing Activities Team here at Hunters, who always go above and beyond to ensure our residents are engaged, stimulated and live exciting lives. It’s certainly never boring at Hunters. Today Ben, Ali and Michelle were presented with a cake and chocolates to recognise all their hard work.
We would also like to say a big thank you to all activities teams around the country for bringing joy and enriching so many lives on a daily basis.
Flower Arranging
A wonderful session of flower arranging in our Memory Lane community today.
Lots of fun creating bright, beautiful displays which were placed around the home and in bedrooms. Making these amazing flower arrangements is always popular with our residents, especially when done with smiles and laughter.
Well done everyone, they look great.
