Activities at The Spires 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.
Activities are an integral part of life at our care home. We want to ensure that the people we support have as much fun as possible during their time with us, so it’s important that our activities programme is created with the interests of residents in mind. Our skilled Activities Coordinators bring a certain uniqueness to the home that can’t be found anywhere else, and which is reflected in the activities they organise.
Angie Smith
Hi, my name is Angie and I am an activities coordinator here at The Spires. We all know that keeping active is important. We have created a wonderful culture within the home and we work together to give residents the best possible experience. We are here to ensure that residents enjoy an environment that is both stimulating and socially active.
We ensure the team knows each residents' preferences, so that we can deliver a person-centered program of events and activities. Essential to our homely feel is the strong relationships of trust we build with residents and their families and friends.
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 The Spires Care Home
Intergenerational fun and games!
Residents at The Spires were thrilled to be invited to the Lichfield Golf and Country Club creche to spend time with the little ones there.
A great time was had by all and the residents really enjoyed spending time with the babies bringing back memories of their own children and grandchildren.
Pantomime Show!
The Spires Activities Team worked their magic again, turning wishes into reality!
When the Activity team learned there was going to be a Pantomime starring a resident's granddaughter and other members of her family, all part of the production team, they knew Delia had to attend. Staff arranged for Delia and her friends to attend the show and Delia's granddaughter shone as Alice in their production of Alice in Wonderland. A great afternoon was had by all!
Valentine's Day Celebrations!
The Spires care home, in Lichfield, was filled with flowers, cards and sweets in celebration of St Valentine’s Day.
Staff and residents celebrated the day of love by creating heart-shaped decorations to decorate the home, gifting each other home-made sweets, cakes and treats. Couples that live in the home also enjoyed a romantic meal which was cooked by the chef and served in the home's private dining room.
General Manager, Amy Doyle, said: “We’ve all had a lovely day decorating the home and making gifts for each other and for our loved ones. We’ve had a whole range of treats and Valentine’s themed fun, and we have enjoyed every moment of it!”
Gordon Poxon, a resident at the Spires said: “It has been a lovely day. My wife and I really enjoyed our special meal. We’ve been married for 71 years and to be able to celebrate with a romantic meal is wonderful.”
Blackpool
Resident, Jane Johnston, at The Spires Care Home had always wanted to go to Blackpool to see the famous Blackpool illuminations, so staff at the home made her wish a reality, it’s never too late.
Staff first found out about Jane’s dream in the summer of 2024 and, ever since then, they have been dedicated to helping her achieve it. Jane was also accompanied by fellow residents and friends who were there to witness this momentous occasion.
In response to this wonderful surprise, Jane, said: “We had such a wonderful time. I never thought I would get to see the lights but we spent the whole day having fun. It is such an amazing feeling to know that such a loving group of people care so much about me that they helped me to live out a dream – and I didn’t even ask."
Pantomime Show!
Residents and staff from The Spires Care Home in Lichfield were in for a treat with a visit from a pantomime performance of “A Christmas Spectacular” by Tickled Pink Productions, (oh no they didn’t- oh yes they did!)
Residents from the home enjoyed the timeless tale full of magical twists, fun, laughter and adventures.
One resident commented, “it was the best pantomime production I have seen in years, the actors really made me laugh!”
Sian Reeves visit
Residents at The Spires were thrilled to welcome the talented writer, actor and singer Sian Reeves, best known for her roles in Cutting It, Emmerdale and Coronation Street, to the home on Saturday the 21st of September to launch her charity album ‘Remember This’ in support of the Alzheimer's Society.
Residents, staff and family had a great day listening and singing along with Sian and meeting her dog Ronnie! In her role as an Ambassador for the Alzheimer’s Society, Sian’s aim is to visit as many care homes as possible across the country, sharing her music to not only entertain residents but also to help stimulate their minds through the therapeutic power of music.
Upcoming events
February
February may be short but it is filled with love and fun filled activities - we extend a warm invitation for you to join us!
