Activities at Lindum House Care Home
Our teams are trained to enrich the lives of residents through stimulating the mind, body and soul, and taking the time to learn about each person to ensure everyone receives support that adds enrichment to their life. 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.
Kelly Rolph
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.
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
Green Fingers Reborn
This month has seen the rebirth of an old favourite activity, Green Fingers Club. Here at Lindum House, we have been working hard to create a new allotment space, by our resident’s request. Our residents requested an allotment area back in October 2023, well we are pleased to announce the official opening will be Tuesday 30th April and we have Beverley town councils very own Deputy mayor ‘councillor David Boynton’, pulling the ribbon! Green Fingers Club, was a great addition to our weekly groups last year and with a new customised & adapted space for our residents to work, we’re sure it’s going to be used to its full potential. Our residents have already enjoyed planting seeds, creating hanging baskets & planters, in order to secure it looks beautiful and abundant for its official opening. The Physical & mental wellbeing this simple activity gives is astonishing, not to mention the joy and happiness. We can’t wait to enjoy the fruits of our labour later in the year!
Come sing!
Residents across our homes and hospitals had a fantastic time with vocal coach Dan Cooper from Biiah as he led an amazing sing-a-long session for residents to enjoy.
Residents who joined the event were able to learn different techniques as they sang the famous ‘I Can See Clearly Now’ by Jimmy Cliff and ‘Here Comes the Sun’ by The Beatles.
Across our homes there were smiles and laugher all around. The session was such a success and was great for the mind, body and soul.
Inside the Factory
We had a brilliant time across our services with Harrogate Skills 4 Living as they took us on a wonderful virtual visit to their Harrogate Chocolate Factory.
Residents were thrilled to discover details about the chocolate-making process and the fascinating journey from bean to bar, all while enjoying some delicious sweet treats.
The Factory aims to employ people with learning disabilities and autism, involving them in all parts of the process, from sorting and roasting the beans to packaging and sales. The experience was truly enjoyed by all who joined this event.
Beat the Clock
We continue to celebrate a varied life enrichment programme and across our services we linked up with other Barchester care homes and hospitals up and down the country for some interactive Beat the Clock games.
Our residents truly enjoyed solving word puzzles, conundrums and mathematical problems as part of Barchester’s very own game show series.
Everyone who joined had a fantastic time and enjoyed some friendly competition.
A wonderful afternoon with U3A
A wonderful afternoon was had by all when a local community ‘U3A’ Ukulele Group came to entertain us at Lindum House, Beverley. Wide Awake and their ukuleles came to visit for the first time this month. They really were full of fun with a beautiful voices and lively personalities. They really brought their ukuleles to life playing a mixture of classic sing-a-longs and well-known tunes.
Residents were all singing along and moving to the music, it was so wonderful to see everyone having such a great time, we look forward to welcoming them back soon. One of our residents said “I haven’t heard some of those songs for years & the memories they bring back, just wonderful, it’s always nice to have a lovely sing song”. Refreshments were had and U3A complimented us on our home-made cakes!
Birthday celebrations
We have celebrated two special birthdays this month here at Lindum House, Beverley. We had the beautiful Eileen Farley - 90, and the handsome Peter Johnson - 80. Wishing you both fabulous birthdays filled with joy, laughter, and the sweet nostalgia of a life well lived.
May the years ahead be as vibrant and extraordinary as the legacy you’ve created. Happy Birthday once more, from all of us here at Lindum. We always ensure our residents receive a card from us all here at Lindum, as well as a beautifully, homemade birthday cake, baked with love from our talented chefs.
Upcoming events
April
Hello April! We are looking forward to a fun-filled month ahead - all welcome.
Emergency Services - Take a break on us!
Calling all emergency services personnel - come and take a break on us! Weekly each Monday.
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.
Coffee Morning - every Tuesday from 10.30 am
We extend a warm invitation for you to join us at our weekly coffee morning, come along and enjoy a warm welcome and make new friends.
