Activities at Lindum House Care Home

We took a wonderful virtual trip to Iceland and visited the SEA LIFE Trust Beluga Whale Sanctuary to have an inside look into the daily care of their two resident beluga whales: Little White and Little Grey.

Our residents were introduced to the history of the Beluga Whale Sanctuary and learnt more about its mission to provide a more natural home for belugas in human care with a first-hand look at how the dedicated team are not only caring for the whales, but preparing for their future in the sea sanctuary!

It was an enjoyable event for everyone, learning more about the amazing beluga whales and how they are cared for at the sanctuary.

To celebrate World Photography Day, we were delighted to hear from Professional Photographer, Damian Bailey who spent some time guiding us through different photography tips and techniques.

We all had a wonderful afternoon and are excited to be taking part in the #BaileyBarchester competition where we look forward to putting all the tips and ideas learnt during the talk into practice. 

Thank you, Damian Bailey Photography.

A resident here at Lindum House celebrated their birthday, with residents, staff and family.

Olive Worthy, resident at Lindum House care home in Beverley, celebrated her 94th birthday with her family at her side. Following all government guidelines, family reunites in celebration.
 

The home held a surprise birthday party for Olive, and there was a huge birthday cake, and olive’s favourite entertainer Alf Berry, singing her all-time favourite song’s in the gardens. Alf sang some of Elvis Presley’s famous tunes, in recognition of the anniversary of Elvis Presley’s passing, over 44 years ago. Olive is a big fan of the King of rock and roll.

Staff and residents at Barchester’s Lindum House care home in Beverley were treated to a unique performance from English National Ballet to celebrate International Youth Day on August 12.

Prior to the day itself, members of English National Ballet’s youth dance company, ENBYouthCo, and their Creative Director, Richard Bermange, asked residents to submit their memories of going to see films over the years.  The cast then used these evocative descriptions, along with Arielle Smith’s digital production of Jolly Folly, as inspiration for their performance.  

On the day, residents were able to watch a performance of A Comedy in Long-shot, a dance film performed by ENBYouthCo, participate in a chair-based, creative dance workshop along with the cast and observe an open rehearsal where Richard and the young dancers created a performance inspired by the residents’ childhood memories.

Staff and residents at Barchester’s Lindum House care home in Beverley were treated to a talk about nightclub culture by V&A Dundee Curator, Kirsty Hassard.  The presentation forms part of a series of six talks and virtual tours that V&A Dundee is hosting for Barchester Healthcare’s care homes and private hospitals across the UK.

V&A Dundee is Scotland’s design museum, it showcases Scotland’s outstanding design achievements and features world-class exhibitions alongside the permanent Scottish Design Galleries, and a changing programme of commissions, events and activities.  

Kirsty’s talk looked at the history and design of night clubs, and examined club culture from the 1960s to the present day.  She explored their evolution and development around the world, from Italy to America, and closer to home, looking at their importance as cultural venues and designed spaces.

A volunteer at Lindum House care home in Beverley, who Choose to do her Work Experience here at Lindum House, has now joined us as a carer.   

Jess Thompson enjoyed her time here at Lindum House, that after completing her Health and Social Care Level 2 and 3 at East Riding College. Jess then went onto choose, to join the Lindum family in progressing her career as a carer. Jess worked alongside the Activities Co-Ordinator Kelly Scott, and gained knowledge and understanding of the care home, delivering person centred care. Delivering life enrichment activities, to promote mental stimulation, and well-being.

Here at Lindum House, we pride ourselves in supporting the East Riding College students. Offering work placements.

 Denise Rouse, General Manager at Lindum House said: “Our care home is like a family and Jess is a part of that family, loved and valued by everyone. It takes a special kind of person to become a carer. We are honoured that Jess enjoyed her work experience here at Lindum House