Activities at Lindum House Care Home

Residents at Lindum House care home in Beverley, run by Barchester Healthcare, are celebrating Housekeeping Week, which takes place from September 12-18. Residents wanted to thank all the wonderful housekeeping staff at the home, whose hard work and dedication make a real difference to the lives of those living there.

Housekeeping Week is an annual event held every year during the second week in September.  The week is dedicated to recognising the efforts of hard-working housekeeping staff around the world. 

 Residents and staff reminisced about how housekeeping has changed during their lifetime, residents talked about when they first got domestic appliances such as washing machines and vacuum cleaners, and how their lives were changed by advances in technology over the years.

We celebrated Last Night of the Proms virtually with members of English National Ballet’s Philharmonic Orchestra, led by Music Director Gavin Sutherland.

We listened and danced along as members of the orchestra took us on a magical, musical journey. English National Ballet Philharmonic is made up of many of the country’s top musicians, and boasts considerable experience in all forms of music-making. With insights and anecdotes into what it takes to conduct an orchestra for a world-class ballet company, this special concert got our feet tapping, arms waving and hearts singing!

It was a wonderful experience, enjoyed by all.

We had a lovely time joining Becca Clark and James Wylie – members of V&A Dundee’s exhibitions team – as they took us on a virtual tour of the museum’s incredible Scottish Design Galleries.

We were introduced to the wide range of unique objects at the galleries from architecture and engineering, jewellery and textiles to theatre and their fascinating stories.

And we were able to learn more about the importance of all objects in telling the rich and varied history of Scottish design.

It was a lovely talk, enjoyed by all.

There were smiles all round at Lindum House care home in Beverley as a live Church service were allowed to conduct a service in the home once again

The Revd Canon Jonathan Baker and his colleagues, were able to return with open arms to Lindum House to deliver a service.

Beverley Minster have been joining us here at Lindum House for many years, and during the lockdown our residents have been able to still receive their services curtesy of the Beverley Minsters weekly virtual service. This have given our residents great joy during the uncertain times.

Just like the rest of the country, Government guidelines for care homes are starting to relax and Church services are able to deliver services to our residents again safely in inside spaces.

Denise Rouse, General Manager at Lindum House commented: “It is great to be able to open up our home again and have some live services for our residents.  We have really missed being able to welcome our local church into our home during lockdown, although we have had lots of virtual services.  It is lovely to be able to host events in the home again now that lockdown is easing. We are still ensuring that all social distancing, PPE and safe practice measures are in place.”

Bookshelves are bulging at Lindum House care home in Beverley where book worm residents were keen to get involved in Read a Book Day.

Staff and residents at Lindum House care home decided to host a discussion about residents’ favourite books, and launch their very own monthly book club. Each month our books are refreshed curtesy of the East Riding Library.

Kelly Scott the Activities Co-ordinator at the home commented: “Our residents all love to read and to discuss their favourite books so Read a Book Day is a fantastic opportunity for us all to spend the day with our noses in our favourite books.  We also had a great debate about reading from print or electronically from a tablet, there were strong arguments from both camps!”

Residents and guests at Lindum House care home in Beverley enjoyed an afternoon of grins with a live music performance that took place at the home. Local singer George England performed a selection of classic hits including these boots were made for walking, knock 3 times on the ceiling and many more.

Residents joined in with the singing, and clapped along as the band performed their finale song Penny arcade. The hospitality team at the home also provided a spread of sweet and savoury treats for guests to enjoy during the show.

General Manager, Denise Rouse said, “Our residents and guests had a wonderful day singing along with the wonderful performers. We do our best to provide a wide range of activities and entertainment at Lindum House  as part of the lifestyle enrichment programme for residents, and this was one of our favourites!”