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
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.
Barchester's Big Quiz
All over the country our care homes and hospitals linked up for Barchester’s Big Quiz of the year!
Residents tested their knowledge with a variety of questions, from historical humdingers and musical musings to pictorial puzzlers and connective conundrums.
Everyone who participated had a fantastic time and enjoyed some friendly competition.
Meeting the Reindeers
Across our homes we got into the Christmas spirit of things by joining a festive live virtual experience, led by Des and Kelly from Performing Pets.
Our residents were thrilled to meet the charming furry friends and get up close and personal with the reindeers. We certainly learnt some interesting facts about the animals and had a fantastic time.
Trips to St. John's Church
During the week we have made two festive trips to St. John's Church in Knaresborough.
Residents admired over 70 themed Christmas trees decorated by local businesses and charities. Visual effects were accompanied by organ music and the majestic sound of the church bell which is 250 years old!
Third day of Advent
Third day of advent, first Christmas Party at Thistle Hill and the day when Santa lost his pants!
Our hardworking kitchen team prepared tasty buffet consisted of cold meats and cheeses, indian selection, salads, chicken wings, cream scones, cheese scones, cakes and much more. You name it we had it! After enjoyable lunch there was time for a wine, sherry and off course visit from Santa!
We've burnt some calories during silly dances and singing Christmas songs, pulled many crackers and laughed at the jokes.
Local Employee Scopes Coverted Title
Stephen Walls at Thistle Hill Care Centre in Knaresborough has beaten all the competition to be crowned with National Lifetime Achievement of the Year in the Barchester Care Awards 2023.
The Barchester Care Awards celebrate the staff who go the extra mile for the benefit of the 13,000 residents living in Barchester’s 257 care homes and private hospitals across the country. Categories range from ‘Team of the Year’ and ‘Carer of the Year’ to ‘Dementia Care Champion’ and ‘Activities Coordinator of the Year’.
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!
