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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.

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Read our brochure ‘Life-enriching activities’ for more information about life in our care homes.

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Celebrating life at The Spires Care Home

A Very Special 100th Birthday to Mary

A Very Special 100th Birthday to Mary

We had the absolute pleasure of celebrating a very special milestone with our wonderful resident, Mary, who recently turned 100!

Our team were delighted to help Mary and her family prepare and decorate for her special birthday celebration.  It was such a lovely day filled with smiles, laughter, family, and lots of wonderful memories.

And to make the occasion even more special, Mary received a very special birthday card from His Majesty The King!  What an incredible way to celebrate 100 amazing years! 
We feel so lucky and honoured to have been part of such a memorable day for Mary and her family.

From all the staff and Residents "Happy 100th Birthday, Mary,
Here’s to celebrating you and all the wonderful memories you’ve made over the past 100 years!"

Creativity was in full bloom at The Spires today!

Creativity was in full bloom at The Spires today!

Our residents truly got their creative hats on for a fantastic arts and crafts session. Some designed their very own custom artwork, while others had a brilliant time painting beautifully colourful plant pots!

It was absolutely wonderful to see so many smiles, so much imagination, and endless enthusiasm as everyone got crafty together. We certainly have some incredibly talented artists in our midst!

We love hosting events that we can open up to our relatives, friends and the wider community. Life at The Spires Care home is about being part of the local community and enjoying life long hobbies whilst also exploring new experiences.

A Little Thank You Goes a Long Way!

A Little Thank You Goes a Long Way!

Our lovely Manager, Eva Dominguez, is enjoying a well-deserved coffee from our brand-new coffee machine! ☕️

This wonderful gift was kindly given to our staff by a family member as a heartfelt thank you for all the care, kindness and support our team has given to their dad over the years. 💙

We are incredibly grateful for such a thoughtful gesture, and we can confirm that our staff absolutely love it! 

Canal Boat Trip with a delicious Fish & Chip Lunch

Canal Boat Trip with a delicious Fish & Chip Lunch

Our residents had a wonderful day out on a narrow boat trip today!  We stopped for a delicious lunch and enjoyed traditional fish and chips together. It was a lovely day filled with fresh air, great company, and plenty of smiles.

Regular outings are just one aspect of our life enrichment program and all the trips we take are at the request of the residents. Our monthly activities calendar boasts a range of outings and entertainment.

Rummikub Fever Has Arrived!

Rummikub Fever Has Arrived!

A huge thank you to Peter, who introduced us to the wonderful game of Rummikub – and it didn't take long before our residents were completely hooked! 
For anyone who hasn't played before, Rummikub is a fun tile-based game where players race to be the first to use all of their numbered tiles by creating runs (like 1, 2, 3) or groups of the same number in different colours. It keeps the mind active, encourages strategic thinking, and, most importantly... sparks plenty of laughter!
Our visiting Dementia-Trained Barber

Our visiting Dementia-Trained Barber

A lovely morning of haircuts and music!

Our residents thoroughly enjoyed a visit from our wonderful, dementia-friendly barber today. He was absolutely fantastic with everyone taking his time, listening to stories, and making each resident feel completely comfortable and at ease.

With some classic music playing softly in the background, it created a beautifully relaxed, nostalgic, and enjoyable atmosphere for everyone in the room. There is truly nothing like the feeling of a fresh trim to lift spirits and bring a sense of dignity and well-being! 

A fabulous day out at Marks & Spencer!

A fabulous day out at Marks & Spencer!

Our residents enjoyed a lovely trip to Marks & Spencer today! There is nothing quite like a bit of retail therapy to brighten the week. A great time was had by all, with plenty of smiles, laughter, and browsing along the way. Whether they were picking up a few favourite treats or just enjoying the lively atmosphere, it was wonderful to get out and about together.

Keep an eye out for our next adventure! Regular outings are just one aspect of our life enrichment program and all the trips we take are at the request of the residents. Our monthly activities calendar boasts a range of outings and entertainment.

Ponies Power for Pet Therapy at The Spires

Ponies Power for Pet Therapy at The Spires

Today we welcomed some very special visitors to our home – adorable miniature ponies!

They brought so many smiles, cuddles, and happy memories to our residents. Thank you for such a wonderful visit – we can't wait to see you again!

Animal therapy is one of the cornerstones of our life enrichment program and features regularly on our resident-led weekly activity planner.

Dementia Disco

Dementia Disco

It was fantastic to see so many smiles, singing, dancing, and happy memories being shared.
A huge thank you to our amazing staff for all their hard work in making the day so special. Your care and dedication are truly appreciated.

Ice Cream on a sunny day!

Ice Cream on a sunny day!

What better way to cool down during this lovely hot weather than with a delicious ice cream! 
Our residents and staff enjoyed a well-deserved treat when our wonderful local ice cream man paid us a visit.  Residents were spoiled for choice, enjoying classic Mr Whippy ice creams , refreshing ice pops, and tasty ice cream sundaes !
Seeing everyone smiling, chatting, and enjoying their favourite treats made for a fantastic afternoon full of laughter and happiness. 
 Autumn has arrived at The Spires

Autumn has arrived at The Spires

Our residents have been getting creative and enjoying some lovely autumn-themed painting.  It’s been wonderful seeing everyone embrace the beautiful colours of the season and create their own autumn pictures.

A lovely way to welcome the new season! At The Spires Care home we love hosting events that we can open up to our relatives, friends and the wider community. Life is about being part of the local community and enjoying life long hobbies whilst also exploring new experiences.

Revisiting happy memories, one burger at a time!

Revisiting happy memories, one burger at a time!

At our home, person-centred care means understanding what brings our residents genuine joy. Today, our team accompanied a resident on a meaningful trip out to McDonald’s.

For many years, she and her husband shared a cherished routine of stopping for a burger together after shopping. Today's outing was a wonderful opportunity for her to reconnect with that beautiful memory. Thank you to our dedicated staff for making this day so special!

Regular outings are just one aspect of our life enrichment program and all the trips we take are at the request of the residents. Our monthly activities calendar boasts a range of outings and entertainment.

What a wonderful time we had at our Dementia Disco!

What a wonderful time we had at our Dementia Disco!

It was fantastic to see so many smiles, singing, dancing, and happy memories being shared.

A huge thank you to our amazing staff for all their hard work in making the day so special. Your care and dedication are truly appreciated.

At The Spires Care home we are passionate about residents being able to continue enjoying lifelong hobbies, as well as exploring new adventures whilst living at our home.

Happy 8th Birthday to The Spires Care Home!

Happy 8th Birthday to The Spires Care Home!

We marked the occasion with a fantastic birthday party filled with smiles, laughter and wonderful memories.  Our residents, families, friends and staff all came together to celebrate this special milestone.

Fathers Day Celebration

Fathers Day Celebration

We enjoyed a fantastic afternoon celebrating together with a trip to the driving range, where there were plenty of smiles, laughs, and a little friendly competition along the way. 
Afterwards, we headed back to relax with a delicious steak and a cold beer while watching the sport on the television – the perfect way to spend Father’s Day!
Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day so special. We hope you all had a wonderful Father’s Day and created some great memories together
A Very Special 100th Birthday to Mary

A Very Special 100th Birthday to Mary

We had the absolute pleasure of celebrating a very special milestone with our wonderful resident, Mary, who recently turned 100!

Our team were delighted to help Mary and her family prepare and decorate for her special birthday celebration.  It was such a lovely day filled with smiles, laughter, family, and lots of wonderful memories.

And to make the occasion even more special, Mary received a very special birthday card from His Majesty The King!  What an incredible way to celebrate 100 amazing years! 
We feel so lucky and honoured to have been part of such a memorable day for Mary and her family.

From all the staff and Residents "Happy 100th Birthday, Mary,
Here’s to celebrating you and all the wonderful memories you’ve made over the past 100 years!"

Upcoming events

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

English National Ballet
Together With Music
Blenheim Palace
Oomph!
NAPA
Bloomin Haus
Vegetarian For Life
Sea Life Trust - Beluga Whale Sanctuary
Historic Environment Scotland
Five Sisters Zoo
Damian Bailey Photography

Life enrichment

With us, it's all about making every day meaningful for our residents. We do this through our Life Enrichment programme, designed to suit the needs of each person in our care, and support individuals in retaining their joy, purpose and life skills for as long as possible. We offer a range of daily activities for individuals to get involved in, whether that's socially as part of a group, solo or with a team member, ensuring everyone receives the support that adds enrichment to their life.

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