Activities at Thistle Hill Care Home

Staff, residents, relatives and the local community came together at Thistle Hill to enjoy a  Tropical Summer Fete that was held in the home’s grounds on 09/07/2023.

Thistle Hill Care Centre hosted a variety of activities throughout the day, including  a BBQ, tombola stall in favour of Miss Mollies Dogs Rescue, live entertainment and games which were enjoyed by everyone who came to the event.

Across of homes residents had a fantastic time during a special live virtual event, led by Jennifer and Emily from Dogs Trust, the UK's largest dog welfare charity. Jennifer and Emily took us on a journey to discover the rich history of Dogs Trust and their facilities.

Using captivating video and photo footage, our residents were able to explore rehoming centres and learn more about the highest level of welfare offered there. It was a delightful experience for everyone, especially our dog lovers.

Our residents enjoyed Harrogate Birds of Prey and the Creature Cave animals coming to Thistle Hill.

Handlers delivered an educational Talk to our residents about the birds of prey and other wild animals which residents enjoyed and shared their own experiences on the wild life they have been in contact with in previous years.

Residents got the chance to pet and handle the animals which were velvet python, tortoise, bearded dragon, gecko, guinea pig and two types of owls.

Thistle Hill hosted it’s very own Martini Party featuring a selection of delicious cocktails.

June 19th marks World Martini Day, as we shaked up some gin and vermouth with ice and add a lemon twist. We invited our residents, family members and friends to try something new, and perhaps a little exotic.

Whether you’re a tequila fan, a whisky lover, a gin aficionado or you just like to mix it up and try something new, our Martini Day has something for everyone. It was certainly a day of fun-filled tastings for the staff and residents at the Thistle Hill Care Centre in Knaresborough.

To mark the day, residents had so much fun taking part in a cocktail tasting masterclass led by our wonderful home host, Daria, finding out about the history of cocktail making and trying their hand at coming up with new Martini cocktails themselves

Happy Father's Day from everyone at Thistle Hill!

Today a few of our gentlemen took a part in a little project we've called 'My father's hands'.

Photographs are showing hands and the objects that can be associated with the individuals and embracing their personalities and life history.

Staff and residents at Barchester’s Thistle Hill Care Centre in Knaresborough, were treated to an hour in the company of Community Engagement Manager, Rhiannon Watkinson, from the RAF Museum in Hendon, London.

Coinciding with the anniversary month of the D Day landings on 6th June 1944, residents joined Rhiannon for an interactive talk about historic Hendon exploring its exciting and innovative aviation history. They heard about the first flights from the fields at Hendon, the creation of the London Aerodrome and all about Battle of Britain pilots who flew from RAF Hendon. The talk included fascinating photographic and film material from the Museum’s archive and a chance for residents to share their stories and ask questions.