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
Terrific Tixover 'Tiki Bar'
We had fun, fun, fun in the Rutland sun as our residents and staff took advantage of a visit to the homes’ pop-up ‘Tiki bar’!
With Caribbean claves (wood maracas) and cabasa’s (wood shaker) in hand they enjoyed shaking their stuff to a variety of hits from Bob Marley’s “Jamming”, to the beach party classic; Arrow’s “Hot, Hot, Hot”! Before relaxing in the shade with ice lollies and cocktails (mock tails for the staff).
Chef Anthony and hostess Cheryl served a selection of beach snacks, and helped the residents mix their own cocktails, with rum and different fruit based combinations.
Resident, Olive Townsend, said, “I thoroughly enjoyed the Caribbean holiday experience, dancing and drinking my favourite cocktail from a coconut!”
Home Manager, Ive said: “We’re very lucky to be nestled in the rolling Rutland countryside, and on a day like today, with the bar and music, it felt just like being on holiday.”
We're all looking forward to the planned Summer Fete... hopefully the Tiki Bar will pop-up again
Fun Filled Friday's
What a very busy Friday at Tixover House. Today our residents watched 'Red Dog' at Film club. In our reminisce hour we had puzzle fun with sewing box themed table.
Finishing off with a dance and sing along with Nic !
National Chocolate Day
It was chocolate all day round here at Tixover! Dark, milk or white chocolate, whatever your favourite might be, every resident had the choice of bar. Chef Ian even made us some chocolate covered strawberries but they were gone before we got a photo - Far too yummy to resist!
Facebook Champions
Meet our @BarchesterTixoverHouse Facebook Champions; Vicki and Charli
They'll be snap-happy updating our page with lovely photos and stories from the residents and staff at Tixover House. Please LIKE and SHARE our page to keep up-to-date on all the life enriching moments within our home, the community events we hold and places we visit!
Day trip to Birch Tree Cafe
A trip out with our lovely Margaret to the local Birch Tree cafè. This wonderful Community Café in Easton on the Hill, near Stamford is run by the T-21 Charity and partly staffed by young adults with Down's Syndrome who are so welcoming. The homemade cakes are delicious and the gardens a delight to behold!
We'll be visiting again very soon.
4th of July celebrations
We celebrated all things American on Independence Day. The Tixover House kitchen team served some delicious hotdogs and southern fried chicken. Resident David chose some great American tunes for us to enjoy.
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.
