Activities at Hyacinth House Care Home

Our residents had a fantastic time on their recent visit to the local pub with Matt.

There was plenty of laughter all around, and the atmosphere was full of joy and great company. The highlight of the visit was a fun (and slightly tricky) quiz, which brought out some friendly competition and wonderful teamwork.

A lovely outing enjoyed by all.          

Sandra recently shared her wonderful 1940s “Make Do and Mend” miniature mannequins with our residents, sparking lots of interest and conversation.

The ladies thoroughly enjoyed learning about the history behind them, asking questions, and reminiscing together.

It was a lovely, engaging session, and everyone is already looking forward to the next one.    

Jane Scanlan hosted a wonderful relaxation session for our residents today.

We love seeing how these meaningful experiences brighten their day and support their health, happiness and enriches our residents' lives.

Thank you once again for your precious time. 

Face and hand massage was all we needed today, and it quickly turned into a lovely shared moment of relaxation.

Anne delivered wonderfully calming sessions, and we even enjoyed a little bubble treat that came with it.

A perfect way to pause, unwind, and recharge together.  

Another lovely visit to the Mixed Blessings lively club at The Lantern Church Merley.

There’s always time for making new friends, catching up, and getting to know one another better, plus joining in fun activities and special celebrations. 

Take a look at what we explored this week.

Knit and Natter in action once again.

This morning we welcomed some new faces and shared lots of laughter. It’s been wonderful to see some members rediscover their long-lost knitting skills too. 

Another great morning at Hyacinth House.            

We decided to get creative this morning, and it definitely paid off. 

Fresh and crunchy cheesecakes that turned out so tasty, and the smell of baking filled the whole home.

Even our lovely guest joined in and got her hands messy with us, making it all the more fun.      

Our residents enjoyed a wonderful Indian-themed lunch.

Our talented kitchen team prepared a delicious two-course meal filled with warming spices and rich flavours for everyone to enjoy together.

Residents were served a tasty main course of beef korma and butter chicken accompanied by traditional and colourful sides. It was lovely to see everyone embracing something a little different and enjoying the experience together.

We had a wonderful personalised arts and crafts session at Hyacinth House with the fantastic Lewis-Manning Hospice Care. Our residents truly enjoyed getting creative, expressing themselves, and taking part in meaningful activities.

Residents had the opportunity to meet new faces, share their life stories, and build new friendships in a warm and welcoming environment.

Moments like these remind us how powerful creativity and connection can be.  

We had a great time at our quiz game at Hyacinth House.

Lovely to see the community, families and our residents come together, enjoy each other’s company, and have lots of fun. Thank you to everyone who joined us.      

Our residents and colleagues had a wonderful opportunity to learn about and explore Romanian culture. 
Our staff members Anamaria, Oana, and Maggie shared some lovely insights into their heritage, bringing along traditional foods, handmade pottery, and beautiful clothing to help us experience a little piece of Romania.

Our residents enjoyed getting to know our staff and their background and there were many questions asked.

Thank you to them for sharing their traditions with us.  

We decided to get creative this morning, and it definitely paid off. 

Fresh and crunchy cheesecakes that turned out so tasty, and the smell of baking filled the whole home.

Even our lovely guest joined in and got her hands messy with us, making it all the more fun.     

We had a wonderful day full of games and laughter. Anna couldn’t resist getting our residents moving and  cheering each other on. 
But Rita was the lead winner each time. 

We enjoy coming together and having some laughter.   

Our residents enjoyed a delicious and refreshing fruit session, featuring pineapple, kiwi, and pomegranate, alongside our usual favourites,  melon, strawberries, grapes, and more.

Our Chefs  made healthy smoothies, including banana & strawberry, and the firm favourite.... forest fruits.

We talked about the importance of hydration, good nutrition and sharing practical ways to support health and wellbeing.   

Our Gwen and Matt took part in a pancake flipping race at Wimborne Minster and we’re delighted to say they won second prize.
Not a surprise to us at all, as they both gave it their all and had great fun along the way. 

Well done, Gwen and Mat, we’re very proud of you.