Activities at Thistle Hill Care Home

World Animal Day is an annual global event to celebrate all animals across the world.  It aims to raise awareness of the importance of animal welfare and endeavours to raise standards for all animals around the globe.

Residents had a brilliant time, they watched nature programmes and had a visit from the Shetland pony and Pigmy goats at ‘Well-being with Animals’.

General Manager, Mandy Scott, said: “Our residents absolute favourite thing is animals, we often have visits from therapy pets because we know how much the residents love to interact with them.  I think the animals love it just as much, they get so much attention here – I don’t think they really want to leave!”

Hazel, a resident said: “I love all animals so it was such a treat to meet Wendy, Mickey& Cream and have a cuddle’. 

We would like to say a big Happy Birthday to Ann one of our residents on Ripley but also to her son who had his birthday yesterday.

Today they celebrated together going out for a meal and then returned to continue the celebrations with staff and residents on Ripley.

Today Thistle Hill welcomed back Ukulele Henry to perform for us in the afternoon.

Residents and staff not only enjoyed singing from Henry but we also enjoyed story time. Henry shared stories with residents and residents shared stories with Henry.

We had lots of laughter and tears as residents enjoyed the beautiful songs that brought back memories for them. We also had a wardrobe malfunction from Henry that May sorted out for him.

Today at Thistle Hill saw the return of our weekly Bingo session with Mwana and Adelina. Residents, Relatives and staff enjoyed a few games this afternoon, of a line and full house.

Residents were the winners this week with Ken winning a line and a full house on the same ticket. Congratulations also to Susie, May and Hazel on your Bingo wins. Will the staff or relatives win any prizes next week??

Today we had a very spontaneous day on activities. We've expected animals visit but due to unfortunate circumstances it has been rescheduled at the very last minute. Our furry friends will be visiting us on Thursday 5th October.

Instead we've decided to become Great Architects! Lots Marshmellows and a packet of pasta is a good building material but don't get fooled, it isn't as easy as it looks. Especially when the rivals from the opposite teams are stealing your bricks (Marshmallows)!

We welcomed Pete Goldup - The Silent Disco DJ with his famous Silent Disco! Residents and staff were dancing and singing like there's no tomorrow!

Pete came equipped with some disco props and 50 sets of headphones which enabled our residents from all three units including those that are bed bound to be involved all at the same time in our afternoon Silent Disco Party.