Activities at Tixover House 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.
Nicola Blevins-Twose
Hello, my name is Nicola (Nic) and I'm the Activities Coordinator here at Tixover House.
My role is to enrich the lives of our residents by providing stimulating and person-centred activities, entertainers and outings. At Tixover House we offer something for everyone, including crafts, games, virtual visits to places of interest around the world, outings in the local area and parties. We also provide one-to-one time and sensory activities with residents who need more support. Getting to know our residents better is so important, and through regular family and friends meeting we can gain a greater understanding of their loved ones' interests and life prior to joining Tixover House.
I look forward to getting to know you, and your loved ones. 'Living life to the full' is my motto, and whatever your ability there is always something new to learn or try.
We are always open to new ideas. If you would like to get involved in any of our Life Enrichment activities or have a skill, or project you'd like to share with our residents, please click here to contact me direct. New entertainers and community links are always welcome.
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 Tixover House Care Home
Oktoberfest Fun
Residents at Tixover House care home enjoyed taking part in an authentic German experience. The homes celebration of Oktoberfest consisted of listening and singing along to German music courtesy of a Bavarian band on YouTube, sampling a selection of German foods from salami's to smoked cheeses all washed down with Riesling white wine and steins of German Beer!
Everyone agreed the ‘Lebkuchen’ a fruity apricot filled gingerbread dark chocolate covered heart biscuit desert were simply the best.
Ive Alexander, general manager at the home, said: “We all have had a great time celebrating Oktoberfest at the home. Residents and staff enjoyed the delicious traditional foods, and the German Oom-Pah music got everyone in the mood to dance.”
Winter Planting
One of our lovely residents; Renira braved the autumnal weather to help our head of maintenance; Tony replant the homes flower boxes. She loves gardening and was keen to get involved. We look forward to seeing the plants flourish.
Whatever your passion or hobby, living at Tixover House doesn’t mean it has to stop. We encourage resident participation in everyday activities and will happily find a way for our residents to continue to do what is of importance to them.
Colour and Light
This week we've been celebrating Diwali and preparing for Halloween in our arts and crafts sessions. Patricia loved the bright orange 'pumpkin' paint and learning about why fireworks are set off during Diwali to represent the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. Beryl loves drawing and enjoyed using glitter paints on some of her designs.
Celebrating Tixover Hospitality
Each year on October 20th, we celebrate International Chefs Day. At Barchester Healthcare our chefs ensure every meal is made from the finest ingredients, they create menus to reflect seasonal produce that are not only delicious, but can be adapted to personal likes, dislikes and the dietary requirements of our residents.
Home Manager, Ive said, “We are extremely proud of the nutritious and varied meals and snacks the Hospitality team here at Tixover House provide. It’s been wonderful to take time to say, ‘thank you’ to Head Chef; Anthony Sleight and Cheryl Spooner; Kitchen Assistant on behalf of the whole team for all they do to provide our residents with a balanced selection of hot and cold meals - three times a day.”
Personal Card Making
Card making can be creative and fun. Our ladies enjoyed choosing each sticker and placing them with precision before deciding what personal message to add.
These types of activities help tremendously with hand to eye coordination, reminiscence and continued wellbeing, giving our ladies a sense of achievement in the final card creation.
It’s been wonderful to see them place so much care and love into each card.
Quality Improvement Rising Stars!
The team at Tixover House team are shouting it from the roof top! What an achievement on receiving 96% on their most recent Barchester Quality Improvement Review.
Upcoming events
July
Hello July! We extend a warm invitation for you to join us throughout the month, come along and make new friends. All welcome.
Gentleman's Club
Join uson the first Wednesday of the month for our Gentleman's Club.
Ladies Who Lunch
Every Wednesday join the ladies of Tixover House for 'ladies who lunch'
Don't Dine Alone
Don't dine alone and exeperience a warm welcome and enjoy being a part of our community at Tixover House.
Senior Citizens Cinema
Join us from 2pm every Sunday for our free 'Senior Citizens Cinema'
Volunteer Opportunities
Would you like to make a real difference enriching the lives of others? Become a volunteer.
Blue Light Break
Calling all Emergency Service Workers. You are warmly welcomed to enjoy our cafe areas and refreshments.
Free Meeting Room
Are you looking for a meeting room. Look no further. Tixover House can accomadate your meeting needs.
