Activities at Hurstwood View 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.
Lisa Everson
I’m Lisa, Activities Coordinator here at Hurstwood View.
I’ve been working at Hurstwood View in varying departments since 2017, shortly after the birth of my second child. With a strong background in Marketing, events, and community engagement - Activities is a great fit for me! I love arranging events and making a difference to our residents’ day. I’ve never danced so much since working here, no day is ever the same, and we really do have so much fun!
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
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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 Hurstwood View Care Home
Live Entertainment
On Thursday 20th July, Jon McDevitt visited us to play his guitar and sing some popular songs. The residents were all singing along with him and had a lovely time.
Care Home Open Day
We were treated to live entertainment by Brian, who played on the keyboard and sang some songs for us. Residents had a lovely time, with some even getting up to dance.
Flower Arranging
The sun was shining and, to add that special touch to the home, we decided to do some flower arranging in recognition of Dementia Awareness Week. Everyone involved was very proud of their creations and cannot wait to show them off to family and friends at our tea party later in the week.
Duck, Duck... Duck!
Claire from Petpals brought us 11 ducklings, which are from their neighbour's pond. We all got to hold and stroke them; they were only a week old and some even made a visit to residents' rooms.
Lamb Visit
We were honoured to have the lambs visit as part of our Easter celebrations. May and Madge were great company who enjoyed a bottle of warm milk with us and everyone got to have a stroke, although May was more demanding than Madge, so she got a little more fuss.
Doris Turns 100
Our second 100th birthday of the year was celebrated with an afternoon tea, music and plenty of fun and laughter. Our chef prepared a delightful cake and everyone gathered to sing happy birthday.
Upcoming events
Rescue, Rehabilitation And Rehoming: The work of Raystede Centre For Animal Welfare
We’ll be joined by Sue Suckling from Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare, who will be providing an insight into Raystede’s history and what they do.
Teddy Bears Picnic
Adults and Children alike please bring along a picnic to enjoy in our beautiful gardens with your favourite teddy bear on Thursday 25th July from 2pm.
Monthly Dementia Café
Come along to our complimentary, monthly Café and meet with friends over light refreshments, and enjoy the variety of activities and entertainment
Carers Café
Are you caring for a relative or a friend? Would you like to meet people in a similar situation? Would you like some time for you?
Bookable Respite Room
We are delighted to share that we now have pre-bookable respite stays available at our wonderful home throughout the Summer.
