Activities at Hunters Care Home

With the recent easing of restrictions we are now able to welcome back local groups and entertainers to visit outside at Hunters. Today it was a huge welcome return for the volunteers of Mindsong, who visit care homes throughout Gloucestershire providing the residents with music therapy and stimulation. In particular we would like to give a big thank you to Mitch who has kept the music group running throughout the pandemic by calling in every week via Skype. 

There was great excitement amongst the residents, with some easing of lock down restrictions we are now able to go out on our mini bus for drives in the beautiful local countryside.  At Hunters we are spoilt for choice, situated in the centre of the Cotswolds, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Today we visited beautiful Bibury, which is so famous it is pictured on the inside cover of the British Passport. Everyone had a lovely time being able to get out and about we are planning where to go next!

Today we played a game called "What's in the Bag?" Residents take it in turns to place their hand in the bag and have a guess at what the familiar item maybe. Today we had a selection of items including, a seashell, tennis ball and a cone. Residents use this as an opportunity reminisce with the items of different textures and sounds and share their memories.

Hunters residents took part in an arts and crafts session to make Spanish fans ready for our Spanish theme day at the end of the month. Everybody really got into the spirit of things making their own decorative fan whilst enjoying each other’s company.

It is full steam ahead for summer, today our gardener Chrissie has been busy sprucing up the raised flower beds ready for some summer planting. Wherever possible the residents enjoy being part of daily life in the home and this morning Chrissie was joined by resident Geoffrey who helped out by doing some painting. Although the temperatures aren’t quite Mediterranean just yet the sunshine was a welcome addition to a productive morning.

Congratulations to Mayuree from our House Keeping team who has been awarded Employee of the Month. Mayuree is always cheerful and helpful, making time for the residents bringing a smile wherever she goes. Employee of the Month is a way for staff, residents and families to show their appreciation to someone who they feel has gone that extra mile whilst working at Hunters. Mayuree received her reward from Resident Ambassador Bobby and Senior General Manager Ciprian Groza.