Activities at Tixover House Care Home

It's been a fun filled day of festive fun at Tixover House as the home hosted its Christmas Coffee Morning.

Residents, family and friends came together in our cafe area and enjoyed a morning of holiday fun and cheer as they indulged in a selection of warm beverages including Mulled Wine, Hot Chocolate, Stollen and Mince pies. All prepared by our wonderful team in the kitchen and Head Chef 'Anthony' 

Residents reminsced about Christmas' past and shared memories of their favourite presents and stories of time with family. 

Staff and residents were treated to a fun-packed hour this afternoon in the company of choir leader and vocal coach to the stars, Dan Cooper, who taught them to sing two feel-good Christmas classics: ‘Step into Christmas’ by Elton John and ‘Last Christmas’ by Wham! Residents learnt some great dance moves and finished the afternoon off with mulled wine and mince pies.

In partnership with Biiah, Dan delivers regular singing events through their virtual platform which encourages people to sing for their wellbeing. A professional choir leader and vocal coach with over 10 years’ experience, Dan runs a successful choir; Love Soul Choir, and is co-director of a children’s group; Sound Pop Academy. In 2019, his choir performed with Take That. He’s also worked on TV shows as a vocal coach including BBC’s 'Little Mix The Search' and is passionate about the positive impact that singing in a group has on wellbeing. Dan truly believes in the power of singing and wants more people to experience the joy it can bring.

Residents and guests at The Tixover House Care Home in Tixover enjoyed an afternoon of cocktails, mocktails and sax as they came together a live jazz performance and cocktail making masterclass courtesy of the visiting White Hart Hotel from Ufford.

Residents joined in singing and dancing as local musician Zachariah performed a selection of jazz melodies sounds including the toe tapping favourite ‘City of Stars’ from the feature film ‘La-La Land’ whilst the team from the White Hart Hotel led by Harry added to the entertainment with a dazzling array of cocktails.

Our residents from around the home came together in our Sun Lounge for a 'Sherry Afternoon Event'

Our ladies and gents enjoyed an afternoon of social fun, as they laughed and chatted away.

The audience was delighted when one of our fellow residents treated the crowd to a wonderful performance on the piano. It really was the perfect end to a lovely afternoon.

In a heart-warming display of community spirit, the residents of Tixover House Care Home joined hands with members of the local community to create a stunning collection of crochet poppies. These delicate and thoughtful creations are intended to adorn the Oakham Fire Station's Remembrance Garden project, honouring the sacrifices made by our heroes.

The Chater Lodge and Tixover House care homes in Ketton and Tixover recently presented the Evergreen Care Trust with a cheque for £420.

The grant is to support their Dementia Friendly Tea which is run by volunteers and is held on the last Tuesday of the month, between 2pm- 4pm at the Free Church in Kesteven road, Stamford. The service is free for participants to attend. Evergreen are creating a safe space for those living with Dementia and their companions to come along, meet people, have a drink and a cake and the opportunity to have access to Dementia specific activities.

The grant had been awarded by Barchester’s Charitable Foundation, a charity that helps older people and adults with a disability or mental health problems across England, Scotland and Wales by offering grants to help people connect or re-connect with others in their local community.

Ed Bailey. Volunteer Service Manager at Evergreen Care said “thank you so much to the Barchester Charitable Foundation for their support and generous donation which will make a huge positive difference to our Dementia Friendly Tea in Stamford”