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.
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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
Another fun day at Thistle Hill!
This afternoon we welcomed back our favourite Pete Goldup - The Silent Disco DJ.
This time Pete served us a good rendition of 70s classics. Residents enjoyed singing and dancing to well known hits. It was a pleasure to see that everyone was having a good time.
Not only was it great fun but a good opportunity for residents to stretch and exercise. We love music related activities!
International Flower Day
Residents at Thistle Hill Care Centre in Knaresborough celebrated International Flower Day which took place on January 19th. International Flower Day promotes the psychological boost that flowers can give to people. From growing and nurturing plants and flowers, to gifting flowers to show love and appreciation, and sometimes just the simple act of admiring their beauty – flowers have the power to make someone’s day.
Residents took part in flower-based activities throughout the day including planting bulbs of flowers, creating flower photo frame, virtual visit to Great British Gardens on YouTube and house plants display which everyone really enjoyed. Their collective knowledge about flowers gained from years of gardening experience was very impressive.
Baking Club
Our multi talented physio Chris lead one of his baking mornings yesterday.
Residents attempted to make Rock Cakes but we ended up with Rock Biscuits! Don't worry they tasted delicious. Full of spices and dried fruits, went well with cups of tea during post bake chat.
In the afternoon few ladies went on a shopping trip with Sarah. From what we've heard hunt for sales bargains was successful.
Music exercise
Regular exercise strengthens heart and improves circulation. It is also improving general mood and wellbeing.
Today like every Thursday residents joined our physiotherapist Chris for Movement to Music exercise. Chris has an amazing way of convincing everyone to participate in his class and it's always good fun.
On Monday we've tried to combine music and exercise on Memory Lane unit. Residents had a sing along and used different accessories to promote movement. Session was well received so we will have Monday Movement every week at 11am.
Flower power and bingo!
Today we had a Bingo afternoon. Our resident are serious players so there was a big tension in the room as they were competing.
Yesterday few of the ladies gathered around our craft table as we were arranging flower pots for tables on Memory Lane. We had a great time and the flowers look beautiful.
Last but not least were celebrating Birthday of one of our resident ladies. We have a birthday tradition on Ripley unit. You can be sure that you will get ' caked' ( just a little) if it's your day!
Monday Movement
Today temperatures outside were below zero but we were warm and cosy on Memory Lane cafe.
With a warm drink in hand residents enjoyed simple but effective activity.
While chatting about the spring and wishing for sunshine residents created origami butterflies. It involved colouring and folding templates.
We are also happy to say that we had a great turnout for our Monday Movement.
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!
