Activities at Hyacinth House Care Home

With the wonderful guidance and support of Paula from the Craft Cabin residents tried something new, Felting! They got to create personal pictures of their choosing, producing some beautiful pieces which were then framed and are now proudly on show in their rooms. 

Feedback from our residents was how therapeutic and relaxing they found it and thoroughly enjoyed it!

This experience reminds us all, that you’re never too old to try something new, just give it a go.
 

Today, on International Day of Sign Language, we had the pleasure of welcoming George Raggett, an expert in sign language and living with hearing loss. He has taught for many years and we are extremely grateful he gave up his spare time to share his knowledge and teach us a few things.

Residents really enjoyed the session and asked many questions, which George answered with such enthusiasm and warmth. We were taught some basic sign language including the alphabet, how to sign our names and we were lead in to signing two songs: ‘Colours of the Rainbow’ and ‘What a Wonderful World'.

What an interesting and fun morning, a real insight for everyone. Thank you again George and we hope for another lesson soon.

One of our popular activities is knitting club, held every Thursday morning. Our talented Knitters and non-knitters, come together not only to create, but to socialise and enjoy each other's company.  

After knitting flowers for the Folk festival, the club have chosen to take on a meaningful project close to all their hearts - they have chosen to knit poppies in honour of Remembrance Sunday.  We found the perfect pattern and the group is working hard to craft as many poppies as possible. These beautiful creations will be made into badges and sold, all donations will be paid to support the Royal British Legion.

Hats off to their dedication and we can't wait to see these being worn with pride. Keep an eye out for more updates on when they are available to purchase.

If you'd like to join us for this knitting social please get in touch.

We feel incredibly fortunate to have such wonderful neighbours. As part of the community we are building, they have truly become part of the Hyacinth wider family.

We are always thrilled to welcome Bilbo and Barney from Penny's Orchard into our home. These adorable six-month-old pygmy goats have come a long way! Thanks to Val and Ben, who eagerly share their knowledge, we’ve had the privilege of witnessing their training and transformation over the past few months. They've grown into confident, loving animals. They’ve become so comfortable in our surroundings that they sunbathe in the garden. They even find the laps of residents comfortable enough to relax and nap on and adore being brushed - what a special experience!

It’s been an honor to be part of Bilbo and Barney’s journey as they become therapy animals. We can’t wait to see how they continue to grow and develop in their roles during future visits! 

Our residents love some healthy competition, so naturally our weekly bingo games are always a hit with residents and staff alike.

From sweet treats to special surprises, there's always something exciting to win. As always we shared stories with each other and enjoyed some tasty homemade snacks, we don’t think there’s any better way to spend our Thursday afternoons!

Living in such a lovely area our residents love to take advantage of trips out.

One of their firm favourites is Wimborne market in the Allendale Community Centre. With a variety of stalls available our residents love to spend time browsing (and buying!) and who else did they meet there at the Hyacinth House stall? Our very own Home Services Advisor Jane Shanahan.

After all of that shopping, our residents enjoyed a cup of tea and slice of cake at a local cafe. What a wonderful morning spent together.