Activities at Thistle Hill Care Home

Residents had a lovely time joining Chef Alex Connell from Vegetarian for Life for a Halloween-inspired virtual cooking demo.

Alex demonstrated how to prepare a few themed dishes, such as root vegetable tagine, roasted butternut squash mac-n-cheese, chocolate pots with piped biscuits and flapjacks.

Our residents were delighted to be a part of this lovely virtual culinary session by tasting the vegetarian dishes from the comfort of our home.

We had a great time joining journalist and novelist, Mike Gayle, for an intriguing virtual interview, during which he shared top tips for creative writing with our residents and read passages from his latest book, All the Lonely People.

We were thrilled to find out about Mike’s background, to understand what led him to become a writer and his creative process.

It was a lovely talk, enjoyed by all, especially by our keen writers at the home.

Generations appreciated each other’s many talents at a Karaoke show hosted at the Thistle Hill care home.

The home in Knaresborough held a Karaoke show as part of a celebration of ‘Musical Icon’s’ where residents and colleagues came to perform and watch their older counterparts showcase their party pieces and fancy dress, too.

The Afternoon saw a visit by home favourite singer Rochelle Ayris, as she entertained our residents with the songs by classic icons, Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, Doris Day and the Beatles.

General manger at the Thistle Hill care home. Care home, said “It is always wonderful to hold intergeneration events as everyone learns a lot and sometimes new skills are picked up by both groups.”

We had a lovely time joining Paul Hawkins and Lisa Richards from Unilever for an exciting Virtual Cruise experience.

Our residents were welcomed with mocktails as Lisa and Paul took them on a magical journey to 3 mystery destinations, which were uncovered after a few clues.

Paul demonstrated how to create a few of the local traditional dishes, which our residents had the opportunity to try too.

The event evoked lots of great memories and it was truly enjoyed by all.

We had a lovely time joining Hospitality Manager, Christophe Noel and special guests Lee Isaacs DipWSET and Nick Parker from Unity Wines and Spirits – as they introduced us to wine tasting techniques, the history of wine and wine making, as well as consumer attitudes.

Our residents had the opportunity to try a variety of wines from sparkling and white to rose and red, alongside a selection of delicious treats. 

It was a wonderful experience, enjoyed by all.   

Staff and residents at the Thistle Hill Care Centre celebrated Mexican Independence Day on September 15th in style by hosting a day of Mexican themed events and games featuring a flight simulator, Mexican bingo, a Mexican-inspired fiesta with mariachi music, salsa dancing and delicious Mexican delicacies prepared by our fabulous head chef.

Every year on September 15th, the bells of every town square in Mexico sound to remember that in Dolores Hidalgo, a town in Mexico, in the early morning of the 16th of September 1810, Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a Catholic Priest known as Father Hidalgo, made the first cry for Independence from Spain who were the rulers at the time.  So, between the 15th and 16th of September (Midnight of the 15th of September), Mexicans celebrate the moment of insurgency, the possibility, and the hope for Freedom in their country. It was the moment that defined their National identity.

Our Residents began the day by checking in their passports and boarding our virtual plane. Using Microsoft Flight Simulator our residents departed from Leeds Bradford Airport and were able to take in it turns flying the plane towards the shores of Mexico.