Activities at Lindum House Care Home

Our fantastic Activities Coordinators make sure that there is a full programme of social events to suit all interests and capabilities. They aim to not only to stimulate, but to ensure that everyone involved has lots of fun. We enjoy trips out visiting local places of interest or just to explore, which inevitably ends up with us having a lovely lunch somewhere.

There are regular concerts that we hold in the home that allows us to have a good old singalong, and our community links include the local churches, knit and natter groups and toddler groups coming in to see residents.

On a daily basis, everyone enjoys a variety of activities, including quizzes, bingo, arts and crafts, reminiscing and movement to music. We also host movie afternoons on the big screen which, of course, involves popcorn and ice cream at the interval!

Any residents who are unable to join us in the communal areas for activities have one-to-one time in their rooms, with us either reading to them, chatting or anything else they wish to do that’s within their capabilities.

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Kelly Rolph

Activities Co-ordinator

Hi there, I'm Kelly. My role at Lindum House ensures all of our residents always have lots of fun activities to look forward too.

I grew up down south, my parents worked in news trade & I've lived in many places! I've lived in hull for 20 years now, worked in health and social care for around 15 years, I started on care, worked through domestic, kitchen assistant and found my calling with activities!

I'm a super social person, enjoy being busy and sing in my spare time. I am part of a small singing charity group 'guise & gals'. I've been singing karaoke since I was 18 but never had the confidence to take it any further. I do, however, love putting on a show for our residents! 

I'm a strong believer in 'treat people how you wish to be treated' everyone is different and it's important to focus on each individuals wants and needs, to encourage and nurture life, you only live once!

I'm full of energy, providing there is music... it's good for my soul!

Our residents smiles are my reward, it makes me so happy to see them enjoying them selves.

Life-encriching activities booklet

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 Lindum House Care Home

Virtual trip to Iceland

We took a wonderful virtual trip to Iceland’s Puffin Rescue Centre at the Beluga Whale Sanctuary.

We were able to virtually meet some of the rescued Atlantic Puffins and to learn interesting facts about their care and unique lives. We took a peek into their lives in the wild, the Puffling rescue program in the Westman Islands, and how SEA LIFE Trust Beluga Whale Sanctuary’s team takes care of these charismatic little birds each day.

It was a very exciting experience, enjoyed by all.

Senior carer qualifies as Care Practitioner

Staff at Lindum House in Beverley were delighted when Senior Carer, Yazz Craven completed her training to become a Care Practitioner, a new role which will enable her to support nurses in the home.

Staff at Lindum House in Beverley were delighted when Senior Carer, Yazz Craven completed her training to become a Care Practitioner, a new role which will enable her to support nurses in the home.

Yazz Craven was presented with flowers, balloon and a special gift at a celebration in the home to mark their achievement.

The Care Practitioner role has been introduced by Barchester Healthcare, the organisation that runs the home, in order to further develop talented care staff and enable them to give more support to the nurses working at the home.

Yazz Craven is the first person at the home to complete the course and the is already making a big difference to maintaining and developing its standard of care.

Yazz Craven was presented with flowers, balloon and a special gift at a celebration in the home to mark their achievement.

The Care Practitioner role has been introduced by Barchester Healthcare, the organisation that runs the home, in order to further develop talented care staff and enable them to give more support to the nurses working at the home.

Yazz Craven is the first person at the home to complete the course and the is already making a big difference to maintaining and developing its standard of care.

WW2 talk with Blenheim Palace

Ahead of Armed Forces Day, we were transported back in time for a World War II themed talk and tour of Blenheim Palace, hosted by Antonia Keaney, the Palace’s social historian and author.

Entitled ‘Evacuees and Espionage,’ Antonia’s wartime themed talk focused on how the Marlborough family, estate staff and the Palace itself played a full and energetic part in the war effort.

The talk and tour told the story of how the Palace prepared for the worst, survived the onslaught of 400 boys being evacuated to Blenheim and kept the secrets of MI5.  

It was a lovely experience, enjoyed by all.

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Anyone for tennis?

Residents and staff at Lindum House care home in Beverley were at the ready for the start of Wimbledon on June 28th with delicious strawberries and cream, all washed down with a glass of Pimms.

Tennis fans at Lindum House were delighted to be able to watch this year’s 134th Championships after the disappointment of last year’s tournament having to be cancelled.  Residents and staff got together to watch the matches and celebrated by having afternoon tea whipped up by head chef Mo Bah with traditional Wimbledon-inspired strawberry and cream treats.

Neil Todd, General Manager at the home, said: “We’ve had a fantastic time celebrating the return of Wimbledon today, it is always a firm favourite with our residents. We really missed the tournament last year so we’re planning on watching as much as we possibly can this year and enjoying every minute!”

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Games in the garden

What better way to take advantage of the recent glorious weather, than to enjoy our beautiful gardens.  Residents enjoyed the fresh air and even managed a game or two of garden boules with a little friendly competition before sitting back to enjoy a thirst quenching drink and a delicious ice-cream. It was a wonderful day for all!

Scrabble fun

Here at Lindum house, our wonderful carers enjoyed a very competitive game of scrabble with our lovely residents. Lots laughter and some impressive word scores was had.

Upcoming events

Pre-bookable Respite Care

Are you thinking about booking a holiday and want peace of mind that your loved one is going to be cared for in a home you can book with up to 12 months in advance? We can help.

Coffee Mornings at Lindum House

Come along for a relaxed morning enjoying some homemade sweet treats and hot drinks.

Please contact us if you would like to come along.

Emergency Services - Take a break with us!

Calling all emergency services workers - take a break on us. We will have tea, coffee and maybe a cake or two!

Could you be a Volunteer?

We recognise the impact a Volunteer can make on the lives of our residents, do you have any spare time? For more information we'd love to hear from you.