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
A party fit for a Queen!
Residents and Colleagues marked the Queen’s 95th birthday in style by having an afternoon tea party whilst also celebrating National Tea Day.
Our fabulous whipped up a tasty selection of freshly-baked fresh cream scones, pastries and cakes for the occasion, washed down with a selection of different teas, whilst others opted to raise a glass of wine for her Majesty.
Our residents had lots of fun singing and dancing the afternoon away.
Sea Life London Aquarium
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Thistle Hill care home in Knaresborough were treated to a virtual tour of the wonderful underwater world of SEA LIFE London Aquarium, hosted by Senior Curator, James Wright and his expert team.
SEA LIFE London Aquarium is home to more than 300 species and 4,000 creatures, including Gentoo Penguins, Sea Turtles and Seahorses, which are cared for by its dedicated team of 15 Aquarists. The shark tank alone is one million litres in volume and six metres deep and is home to five species of sharks – Sand Tigers called Bungle and Zippy, a Grey Reef Shark, Nurse Sharks, Tawny Nurse Shark and a shiver of Black Tip Reef Sharks as well as a Bowmouth Guitarfish called Betty.
Pen Pals
As part of our new pen pal scheme, our residents were thrilled to receive their first correspondence from our new friends at the Mountain Meadows Senior Living Campus in Leavenworth, Washington.
As well as the lovingly written letters, there were also photos of our new friends: Carolyn, Jerry, Fran and Kay, plus some stunning photos of the town of Leavenworth and Mountains Meadows itself.
Easter at Thistle Hill
Residents of Thistle Hill had a fun-filled Easter weekend, hosting a variety of activities, including Easter egg decorating, making Easter cards for family members and baking delicious hot cross buns and Easter muffins.
Comic Relief Red Nose Day
Our residents and colleagues have had a day of fun and laughter as we celebrated Comic Relief Red Nose Day.
‘Country and Western’ was the theme of the day on Deighton as we began with a country themed tea party and proceeded to dance away the day to the sounds of Dolly Parton and other country greats.
Whilst Farnham and Ripley hosted a day of fun filled hilarity, games and themed arts and crafts. Everyone had a wonderful day and there was lots of laughter across the home!
International Women's Day
The ladies of Thistle Hill came together to celebrate International Women’s day.
Residents took part in discussions and watched films and footage about female role models who have shaped their lives and inspired them from Florence Nightingale to Margret Thatcher and the Queen.
In the afternoon our ladies were winded and dined at a special tea party and were able to dance away the afternoon.
