Activities at Hunters Care Home
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.
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 Hunters Care Home
Celebrating International Nurses Day
Today at Hunters we have been celebrating International Nurses Day. Residents and staff got together to show their appreciation to all of our wonderful nurses and to thank them for all of their hard work and dedication throughout the year. Head Chef Leo prepared a delicious cake and there was a small glass of bubbly for everyone to enjoy. The nurses all received a thank you card, a certificate of appreciation presented by Resident Ambassador Bobby and their own bottle of bubbly to take home.
Relaxing in the Sun
The Residents from our Memory Lane community have been enjoying the morning sun in the courtyard garden. The garden is totally enclosed and provides a safe haven for all. We all enjoy some fresh air and time outside but for the residents it is an important part of maintaining health and wellbeing, promoting mental health and with the sun also providing essential vitamins warm sunny mornings are just too good to miss. The ladies enjoying their morning chat certainly look happy and content.
Lawn Boules in the Sun
This afternoon there was a very French atmosphere to the home with the residents enjoying the warm weather and some fresh air with a game of lawn boules. As ever everybody took part in good spirit with just a small edge of competitiveness. The marvelous Hilda at 106 years of age finished runner up in the competition, well done Hilda.
Retiring After over 40 Years Working in Care
Today we all bid a fond farewell to one of our most faithful members of the care team Linda Strachan. Linda is retiring after entering into the care profession in 1976. Hunters has been lucky to have had the services of Linda for the last four years but now it is time for her to pursue pastures new and take a well-deserved break. We would all like to wish Linda the best of luck you will be missed by us all.
G Fitness Exercise Class
At Hunters we try to encourage everyone to stay as fit and as active as possible, but also with the emphasis on having some fun at the same time. Today Matt from G Fitness put everyone through their paces with his seated exercise routine which is designed to improve flexibility and mobility.
Memory Lane Water Feature
There’s always a project going on here at Hunters. Chrissie and Malcolm from the maintenance team have been busy making and assembling a new water feature for our Memory Lane courtyard garden. The sound of bubbling water is very soothing and relaxing and will add an extra dimension to the garden for the summer months.
