Activities at Hunters Care Home

Hunters' Employee of the Month for July is none other than Debra Palmer from our housekeeping team. Staff have described Debra as conscientious, with a non-stop attitude to her work. Whilst cleaning to the highest standard, she also remains very person-centred with a therapeutic approach to residents and colleagues.

Our Employee of the Month for June is Kathie Smith, a Carer on our General Unit. Kathie is always cheerful and caring and, like many others, is a valued member of the team, but what makes Kathie stand out is that she is always willing to help and go above and beyond her daily duties. Kathie will stay on in her own time to aid the residents, often going shopping for them, escorting them to appointments or helping them through difficult times. 

There's a new major tennis event, and it's hosted right here at Hunters Care Home.

This week, we enjoyed a Wimbledon theme, with residents taking part in our own mini tennis tournament, which was followed by Pimm's and lemonade with strawberries and cream whilst everyone watched the ladies' semi-finals. 

On Saturday 25th June, Hunters held their annual Classic Car Show and Summer Fete. Attractions included the Fairford Classic Car Club, live music from folk group, Banshee, a birds of prey display from Walks with Hawks, a barbecue and various stalls. Event organiser and the homes Activities Coordinator, Steve Chamberlain, said that, despite torrential rain, local charities, businesses, residents, their relatives and staff came together to make the event a success. Steve said that, like other Barchester homes, good community links are important and, wherever possible, the home likes to give to worthy causes in the local community. This year, the charity was the Cirencester Hospital League of Friends, who were presented with a cheque for just over five hundred pounds. Sheila Rees, chairwoman of the charity, said that they will use the money to improve facilities in the hospital's family room. 

At Hunters, Mike Parsons visited for afternoon tea during Foundation Week. We ran a 'guess the number of sweets in the jar competition' to help raise money for the Barchester Foundation. Sam Whyte, our Head Chef, guessed closest with 280 (with 283 being the correct amount). Pictured with Mike is our Deputy Manager, Ruth Holness, and two residents, Hilda Sinclair and Una Jervis - both of whom are always very supportive of any fundraising activities we undertake and who both play a big part in the social life here at Hunters. 

Residents at Hunters enjoyed a right royal afternoon with a garden party in honour of the Queen's official birthday. There was music from Bill Eteson, Pimm's and lemonade served with cupcakes that were patriotically decorated with red, white and blue icing.