Activities at St Thomas Care Home
Our activities coordinator is dedicated to organising meaningful activities on an individual and group basis to fulfill the daily needs of our residents, as we understand how important mental and physical stimulation is for their wellbeing. Our activities are available to everyone who wants to take part and there is something different going on everyday. We often go out on day trips including visiting shopping centres, garden centres, evening meals at the local pubs, visits to local schools and also coffee mornings with other care homes. We have a wide range of entertainers that visit us at our home including musical therapists, Millers Ark Farm, pantomimes as well as our local salvation army and lots more. We encourage families to join us on trips out and also in home activities such as baking, arts and crafts, dancing and singing, we believe this is a great way for our residents to live an active and fun life here with us at St Thomas.
Charlie Burns
Hello!
I'm Charlie and I am the Activities Lead here at St Thomas. I have worked for Barchester since 2017, and have recently transferred here to the wonderful St Thomas Care Home.
I enjoy delivering enriching and fun activities to the residents here and am looking forward to meeting you!
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
Read our brochure
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 St Thomas Care Home
VE Day
Residents and staff had a wonderful day celebrating VE Day. Our conservatory was turned into an area where we could have a 'street party'. Residents enjoyed lunch together, with a special VE Day menu, followed by an afternoon of dancing and singing. A VE Day afternoon tea then was served with Victoria sponge cake and scones, jam and cream.
The home was filled with laughter as the residents looked at ration books, as reminisced about their younger years and remembering the celebrations which took place.
Thank You, St Thomas
St Thomas was thrilled to receive this picture from Isabella, aged 4 years. Her mum, Lucy, explained that Isabella had been watching the news about care homes, and wanted to say thank you.
The staff and residents all appreciate the continued support and kindness shown by the community. It means a great deal
Easter Celebrations
Despite the unprecedented situation that we all fine ourselves in, it was ‘business as usual’ at St Thomas for Easter. Residents enjoyed making, and then tasting their rice crispie eater cupcakes. Due to the fortunate weather, many residents enjoyed spending time in the garden with the staff and each other.
We'll Never Walk Alone
We were thrilled to receive a certificate of support from Liverpool Football Club. Following an email to the club by one of our Nurses, who is a staunch supporter, the Club sent the certificate through. It is now proudly displayed throughout the Home for the residents and staff to see.
Mother's Day
Waitrose in Basingstoke sent a huge amount of lowers to St Thomas on Saturday to thank the staff for their commitment to the home during these uncertain times.
The picture attached is around a third of the flowers received. We received enough for every female resident and all of the staff to have flowers on Mother’s Day.
Such a lovely gesture on their behalf which was greatly appreciated by all.
Residents Received Octopus ‘Fiddlers’
Following a request by St Thomas on social media, Linda Kellon, came to the home to present the residents with 25 Octopus ‘Fiddlers’ which she had knitted.
Linda met the residents and handed out these toys, which the residents love to hold and place with. Many thanks to Linda for all the hard work she has put into these. It is much appreciated.
