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.

Enriching life
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Caroline Geddes

Activities Coordinator

Hello, my name is Caroline and I joined the team at Tixover House in 2023. 

I am passionate about creating person-centred activities which ultimately enrich our residents' lives.  My main aim is to bring happiness through the doorway daily; spreading smiles, laughter and love - I want to make a difference to the lives of those that we support.

 

 

Life-encriching activities booklet

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 Tixover House Care Home

Gardening Club

A group of green-fingered residents at our Tixover House Care Home took part in our weekly gardening club.

Our residents meet up once a week to tend to the care home gardens by planting seeds and watering the flowers.

They’ve also planted a variety of vegetables including tomatoes and a variety of herbs, which will be harvested later this year.

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Musical Entertainment

Our residents and colleagues were thrilled to welcome back, Leslie Ann and Kelly Rose, a mother and daughter double act who wowed our residents with a spectacular set of pop favourites.

residents and their family members enjoyed a wonderful afternoon filled with song, dance and laughter as Leslie and Kelly put on a show stopping performance. featuring classic songs such as Que Sera Sera and Daisy Bell.

St George's Day

Staff and residents celebrated the patron Saint of England, St George with a special themed lunch and plenty of fun filled activities throughout the day.

April 23 is widely recognised to have been the day of St George's death. Therefore annual celebrations mark the anniversary of his passing in 303 AD. In the early 4th century, St George became a martyr after he was executed during the persecutions of the Emperor Diocletian.

Happy St George's Day from our home to yours.

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Film Lovers Day

A perfect excuse to grab some popcorn and get ready for a movie!

Films provide us with an enjoyable avenue to explore different characters, cultures, and locations from the comfort of our own home. We can learn from the stories and themes shared, gaining insight into different perspectives, issues, or ideas we may not have access to in our everyday lives.

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International Women's Day

Residents marked International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8th by spending the day celebrating the achievements of wonderful trail-blazing women throughout history.

Residents took part in discussions about the role of the many different women who have shaped history from Cleopatra and Boudica to Florence Nightingale and Marie Curie right through to the Queen and Mrs Thatcher.  They talked about the important women in their own lives and celebrated the achievements of their fellow residents.

To continue on the celebrations, in the afternoon the home was joined by Cottesmore Military Wives Choir who did a fantastic job entertaining the residents, staff and guests with some well-known classics and some new favourites. It was a great afternoon enjoyed by all.

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Flower Power

When it's cold and rainy outside, we bring spring inside with some flower arranging to brighten our day!

Upcoming events

November

It may be cold outside but we are keeping warm and having fun!  We extend a warm invitation for you to join us throughout the month. All welcome.

Fancy a festive break?

Book a respite stay at Tixover House to take advantage of our Christmas festivities. A festive break in a place where your loved on matters.

Countdown to Christmas

Counting down to Christmas with a fun filled month ahead, we extend a warm invitation for you to join us throughout the month.

Coffee Morning

You are warmly welcomed to our monthly coffee morning.

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' 

Senior Citizens Cinema

Join us from 2pm every Sunday for our free 'Senior Citizens Cinema' 

Knit and Natter

Join us a morning of friendship and hearty chatter.

Don't Dine Alone

Don't dine alone and exeperience a warm welcome and enjoy being a part of our community at Tixover House.

Blue Light Break

Calling all Emergency Service Workers. You are warmly welcomed to enjoy our cafe areas and refreshments.