Activities at Thistle Hill Care Home
Our activities team are great at building the activities programme around the likes and interests of the people we care for. Ensuring that our social events offer fun and adventure is part of the ethos of our home; it’s important that those we support can enjoy an active and social lifestyle. Of course, there will always be those who prefer peace and quiet, and in these instances, a cup of tea and a chat are always welcomed.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
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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 Thistle Hill Care Home
Mirror, Mirror on the wall
In a landslide vote that was never in any doubt, we're thrilled to announce that Darren has won the crown of "Miss Thistle Hill". With his long blue locks, beautiful dress and... unicorn horn.. Darren was truly the fairest damsel of them all! Back to today in our home, Barchester has partnered with 'Oomph Wellbeing' an organisation which shares our aspirations in providing well being and life enrichment to our residents with an extensive resource of online activities, including arts and crafts activities, video events and a constantly updated selection of activity books and much more.
Oomph fun
It was another day of Oomph themed fun on Memory Lane as our residents set about creating their very own disco ball ahead of our new year's eve party on Friday.
Some of our other residents were able to enjoy the tranquility of our sensory room, with the sounds of mindfulness music playing softly in the background, the sight of fish swimming along the floor, our residents were able to unwind and relax.
Festivities in full swing at Thistle Hill!
On the build up to Christmas, there is only one event that comes second to the big day and that is our Residents Christmas Parties!
For the first time each unit held their party on the same day before coming together for an afternoon of fun and laughter.
Whilst Mark, Daria and their festive helpers got set up for the party, our residents enjoyed a special virtual performance of the Nutcracker by the English National Ballet Company.
A huge thank you must go to our wonderful team in the kitchen who put on a fabulous buffet spread for the whole home.
There was fun and laughter on every unit and it was a fabulous team effort across the home!
Christmas Jumper Day
Residents and colleagues embraced the fun of Christmas jumper day, wearing their most fabulous or not so fabulous jumpers, everyone had a fun day.
The day of festive fun was rounded of by a lively musical performance featuring Richard Stirland and Honey the dog.
Talent show
Thistle Hill was proud to host our first ever talent show, residents and colleagues wowed the crowds with their fabulous talents, including, a stand-up comedy routine, poetry reading, magic act and singing.
Our residents were full of confidence as they entertained their audience with cheers and applause
Magic of the Nutcracker
We experienced the magic of the Nutcracker with a special interactive workshop led by English National Ballet Associate Artists.
Our residents were able to take a magical journey thorough Edwardian London and to learn more about the enchanted Nutcracker characters: Clara, the Mouse King, and her valiant Nutcracker doll.
The session included a chair-based dance workshop, clips of the ballet on stage and a Christmas carol sing-along, truly enjoyed by all.
