Activities at Newton House Care Home

This morning we had a bus ride out to Syston Park Farm Shop and Cafe to pick some delicious strawberries.

It was a wonderful morning and encouraged lots of different conversations based around gardening, working on the land and also baking.

Once we’d weighed in our punnets, it was time for a well earned cup of tea and snack. Gill loved the fact that the farm shop use fresh tea leafs and Vonnie said “corrr now that’s a good cuppa”

This afternoon residents joined together from most communities for friendship group in the coffee lounge and enjoyed our freshly picked strawberries.

Tomorrow we will be using them to make residents favourite “fruit kebabs”

There were smiles all around this morning with an incredible visit from DB Animal Therapy. Charlotte bought with her some fascinating animals including Roger the Chameleon, Sonny the Snake and Curly the Tarantula.  
It was beautiful to see how much joy, each animal brought to residents and the interaction was just wonderful.

Animals are an excellent way of providing a non verbal form of communication, increasing a feeling of belonging and wellbeing whilst promoting relaxation and sensory elements.

We all learnt lots of fun facts about each animal, and everyone had the welcomed opportunity for snuggles and even Curly the Tarantula was loved and residents were fascinated by him.

Michelle will be returning in September to Newton House with her incredible pets for another animal sensory visit.

Our residents and colleagues came together for an afternoon of fun and laughter using the latest technology to offer games, visits to exotic locations and to keep in touch with family and friends.

Residents have been enjoying a series of classic favourite games including dominoes, scrabble, bubbles and other sensory touch activities.

A firm favourite is 'Who Wants To Be a Millionaire' based on the classic quiz show, which has seen our home enjoy many hours of trivia and discussion. 

Staff, residents, relatives and the local community came together at Newton House Care Home to enjoy an open day that was held at the home on Saturday 1st July

Newton House Care Home hosted a variety of activities throughout the day, including an Alice in Wonderland style, Mad Hatters Tea Party, which saw our colleagues embrace the spirit of the event, featuring a collection of inspiring fancy dress which were enjoyed by everyone who came to the event.

Residents were delighted with the delicious food presented by our wonderful catering team and thoroughly enjoyed a day of togetherness

Across our services we had a lovely time joining Rhiannon Watkinson from the RAF Museum London for an interactive talk exploring the exciting and innovative aviation history of Hendon.

Our residents were able to learn about the first flights from the fields at Hendon, the creation of the London Aerodrome and Battle of Britain pilots who flew from RAF Hendon.

The talk also included photographic and film material from the Museum’s archive. Residents across our homes had a fantastic time and we truly enjoyed the virtual experience.

What an incredible afternoon to go out on the bus and visit the amazing Kesteven Rideability!

Residents were delighted to attend the “tea & pony” session and have been looking forward to it for some time.

The sun was shining and we were welcomed with open arms, as we returned for the popular activity.

Meeting the beautiful horses, reminiscing and enjoying delicious home baked cakes by the fabulous Liz, it really was a joyous afternoon.

The ladies always look after us and our residents so well, and the work that they do is just beautiful!

We can’t to visit again in the upcoming weeks.