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
Watch our video on life enrichment in our homes.

Nicola Blevins-Twose

Activities Coordinator

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.

Life-encriching activities booklet

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

Flower Arranging

Flower Arranging

We recently spent the morning flower arranging with residents. The flowers brought a lovely summer smell to the home and the arrangements have also been placed around the home making it look beautiful! Well done ladies!

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Celebrating Staff

We honoured our hardworking Nurses and Carers, who work tirelessly to support residents at Tixover House. A big thank you to all our staff for all their hard work and for always going above and beyond with a smile.

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Firefighter Fete

We joined firefighters at Oakham Fire station, who invited us to join them for their small fête, which they held to raise awareness for dementia. Everyone had a good afternoon and enjoyed the snacks and tea on offer.

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June Open Day

We celebrated all that is British during our June open day. There was entertainment from Brian Maunders, a raffle, and we celebrated Cupcake Day in an effort to raise money for the Alzheimer's Society. Everyone had a fantastic day and there were smiles all round.

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Oakham Fire Station

We had a fantastic trip out to Oakham Fire Station. Everyone was in good spirits and we all enjoyed refreshments with the firemen and women.

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Oakham Museum

On this beautiful day, we took a trip out with some of the residents to Oakham Museum. Everyone commented on how big it was inside and loved looking at all the exhibits. The museum staff were on hand to assist us and we had a few refreshments in the garden before heading back to Tixover.

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. 

Coffee Morning

You are warmly welcomed to our monthly coffee morning.

Monthly Church Service

We welcome you to our monthly church service.

Knit and Natter

Join us a morning of friendship and hearty chatter.

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.