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
Burns Night Celebrations
In recognition of Burns Night, the residents enjoyed all things Scottish. Listening to Pipe Bands, readings from Burns poems and Scottish folk music whilst enjoying a wee dram and some delicious homemade short bread provided by our hospitality team.
The afternoon became a real social event with two of the ladies discovering they both attended the same college in Edinburgh.
Pizza Making
This week the residents enjoyed the taste of the Mediterranean joining Steve to make Ciabatta pizza sticks. The residents had a great time topping their bread sticks with parmesan, Mozzarella, tomato and olives. The pizzas were hot out of the oven and ready for when some of the residents returned from their afternoon walk, delicious.
Happy 106th Birthday Hilda
Today we celebrated a very special Birthday at Hunters. Hilda has reached the marvellous age of 106. Hilda was born in South Cerney in 1915 whilst World War I was still raging, she met her husband Tom at a village dance in Down Ampney during World War II and settled for a short time on the Orkney Islands before returning to South Cerney for a long and happy life together. Hilda has lived at Hunters for just over eight years. Hilda puts her long life down to hard work and healthy living, she has managed to stay positive through the covid pandemic staying in touch with her family preferring visits in our especially designed visiting pod. Hilda really is a remarkable lady.
Christmas Festivities
Merry Christmas from all of us at Hunters. Today the residents enjoyed a social morning with a glass of sherry and a mince pie before opening their Christmas presents. Everyone really got into the spirit of things opening their presents and joining in with some Christmas Carols. Afterwards there was a raffle for all of the staff working today with some prizes of toiletries for the lucky winners.
Santa Clause is Coming to Town!
Today at Hunters Father Christmas paid his annual visit spreading Christmas cheer along with the odd glass of sherry and a mince pie. The residents are always thrilled to see him and his assistants. This year he was accompanied by Rudolph and a Christmas elf who helped to visit everyone in their rooms and brighten up Christmas Eve. Father Christmas said his goodbyes and then it was back to work at the North Pole for his busiest night of the year.
Employee of the Month
Congratulations to Aneta Jankun who has been named the Employee of the Month at Hunters. Aneta is the Clinical Lead for General Care, she was nominated for being kind, caring, hardworking and for always being there for the residents. Aneta is pictured receiving her award from Deputy Manager Iulia Cotet.
Upcoming events
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.
