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
Seeds Update
There is an exciting update on our planting, it has certainly moved on a pace, the seeds that were only planted recently by the residents have done us proud and sprouted we also have to thank our gardener Chrissie for her care and attention. We have radishes, carrots, sweetcorn, runner beans and lettuce to name but a few. We are all now really looking forward to planting them out into our specially prepared garden area next week.
Mindsong Receive Queen's Award
Congratulations to the volunteers from Mindsong; they have been awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Work. The award is very prestigious with only four awarded this year in Gloucestershire. All we can say at Hunters is it is so well deserved, the volunteers bring happiness and joy to the home every time they visit. The group provide musical stimulation and therapy for the residents here and are to be congratulated on also continuing this virtually throughout lock down.
Fairy Houses to Rent!
Houses to rent only Woodland Fairies need apply. The residents here at Hunters have had great fun over the last few weeks painting the fairy houses for the woodland walkway. They are now finished and ready to take pride of place in our sculpture trail.
Scrabble Club Become a Regular Event
Today residents joined in with one of our regular scrabble clubs. As ever there was a great atmosphere with everyone chatting and socialising whilst playing, with no one taking things too seriously instead enjoining each other’s company.
That's Amore
Hunters celebrated all things Italian with our Italian themed day. Every month the residents choose an international cuisine to base our theme day around and this month it was the turn of Italy. Our Head Chef prepared and authentic Italian menu including delicious cannelloni and carbonara. To round things off the residents were entertained over a glass of prosecco by Neil Patterson who provided a musical tribute to the Italian American music of the Rat Pack. It was such an enjoyable event, to see the performance there is a video on the Hunters Facebook page.
Italian Cookery
Preparations have begun for our Italian theme with homemade pizzas. Our ingredients included fresh basil, olives, tomato puree, mozzarella, parmesan and ciabatta bread. We took it in turns to add the toppings and share other favourite pizza ingredients. As British historian William Camden said; “The proof of the pudding is in the eating!” Resident’s thoroughly enjoyed making and eating their cooking.
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.
