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.
Thistle Hill Life Enrichment Team
Ursula and Katie make up our fantastic Activities Team here at Thistle Hill.
They develop and oversee an active living programme for each resident, which encourages mobility, social contact, independence and fun. Each and every person can thrive and live to their full potential with no day ever being the same. They bring great enthusiasm and spark to the home and have one passion, which is to deliver an amazing and vibrant activities programme to cater to all tastes and abilities.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
Read our brochure
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
Christmas Time
We were joined by Goldsbough School, who came in to sing to residents. We were also joined by some baby lambs, and everyone loved making a fuss of them – and lots, lots more! It was a very merry Christmas!
Winter Wonderland
We enjoyed a trip out to Winter Wonderland st Stockald Park. Residents loved it; there were loads of things to see and do and, to top it off, we enjoyed a delicious lunch with some hot chocolate.
Bundle of Joy
Memory Lane Carer, Katie Baines, brought her bundle of joy, Ralph Darwen, into the home to show off to staff and residents. Born 13th November 2018 at 7:06 a.m. in Harrogate Hospital, Ralph and Mummy are doing really well! A big congratulations from everyone at Thistle Hill.
Children in Need
The kitchen staff made some Pudsey cakes for Children in Need, and got into the spirit of things by dressing up. We also hosted a raffle and managed to raise £40 for a great cause.
Straight Shooters
Residents enjoyed an archery session recently. Everyone who participated had a lot of fun!
Halloween Fireworks
We dressed up for Halloween and hosted our very own fireworks display. Staff went all out with their fancy dress costumes and had lots of fan with face painting. We had a fun-packed day decorating the home, baking themed biscuits and cooking.
Upcoming events
Countdown to Christmas
Counting down to Christmas with a fun filled month ahead and we extend a warm invitation for you to join us - all welcome. Merry Christmas!
Could you be a Volunteer?
Do you have any spare time? Could you make a difference? For more information on Volunteering we would love to hear from you.
Carers Cafe - Last Tuesday of the month
Come along and make new friends, share experiences at our month Carers Cafe - last Tuesday of the month from 11.00 am. All welcome.
Emergency Services - Take a break on us!
Calling all emergency services personnel, come and take a break on us - enjoy a warm welcome, refreshing drink and a slice of cake!
