Activities at Thistle Hill Care Home

Thistle Hill got in the Christmas spirit by a wonderful performance by Knaresborough Silver Band for residents.

Thistle Hill Care Centre’s residents and families enjoyed a fabulous Christmassy performance by Knaresborough Silver Band who performed well known Christmas carols such as ‘The First Noel’ and ‘Joy to the World’.  Festive treats prepared by the Home’s chef were also enjoyed after the performance.   
 

Across our homes we’ve had the most wonderful time celebrating the festive season with a special screening of 2020’s OLD VIC: IN CAMERA – A Christmas Carol.

This beautifully staged production brought the magic of Dickens’ classic tale right into our homes. A huge thank you to The Old Vic theatre for sharing this incredible performance with us. It was a truly wonderful experience. 

Staff and residents at Thistle Hill were treated to a fun-packed hour in the company of choir leader and vocal coach to the stars, Dan Cooper, who taught them to sing two feel-good Christmas classics: ‘Winter Wonderland’ and ‘Frosty the Snowman.’

In partnership with Biiah, Dan delivers regular singing events through their virtual platform which encourages people to sing for their wellbeing. A professional choir leader and vocal coach with over 10 years’ experience, Dan runs a successful choir; Love Soul Choir, and is co-director of a children’s group; Sound Pop Academy

Staff, residents, relatives and the local community came together at Thistle Hill to enjoy a wonderful Christmas Fete.

There were all kinds of stalls on offer manned by volunteers, friends and family and local stall holders came along to sell their wares too.  There were delicious cakes, jewellery, aroma lamps, toiletries, clothing, handbags, purses the list goes on!  We had a live show from David Gloan and Stuart on the Keyboard and Santa in his grotto!
 

Staff and residents across our homes were treated to an interactive virtual Christmas-inspired table decorating masterclass, courtesy of talented master florist, Kathryn Delve.  

Kathryn is an independent florist based in Somerset, she specialises in creating unique wedding and event flowers.  She takes much of her inspiration for her displays from the beautiful scenery that surrounds her home and the changing seasons and colours.

During the workshop, residents were invited to join Kathryn to make beautiful Christmas-themed table decorations. 
 

Residents enjoyed a morning of fun with a Christmas Cake Making event that took place at the home.

A group of ten residents from Thistle Hill’s ‘Baking Club’ gathered and prepared a huge amount of ingredients, which included 36 eggs to make four very large Christmas Cakes while listening to Christmas music and getting into the festive spirit.

Our resident bakers were thrilled at the challenge to create such luxury cakes.  The smell of the ingredients was wonderful.  It was agreed that we would also make a small cake that could be taste tested straight away, so that we would know how the cakes turned out!