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.
Caroline Geddes
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.
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
Ladies Who Lunch
Every Thursday we take a trip out in our minibus and engage our residents within the local community,
This week our journey took us to the ever so lovely cafe at the 'Stamford Garden Centre' where we indulged in sweet and savoury home baked treats and delicious beverages including hot chocolate, non alcoholic cocktails, smoothies and pink lemonade - As you can see we all had a lovely time together!
Many thanks to the wonderful staff, especially Jo, who made our trip out such a lovely one and gave our resident lots of new and happy memories, we’ll be back soon!
Gentleman's Club
The start of February saw Tixover House proudly launch our new monthly 'Gentlemen's Club'
Meeting on the first Wednesday of the month from 2pm. Our gents from around the home will come together to enjoy a series of activities ranging from gardening, reminiscing and planned trips to the local pub and brewery.
Our Gentlemen's Club allows our male residents to come together and feel more confident, whilst enjoying a few drinks and reminiscing about the good old days, to chat about the weekly news, howthe times have changed.
Baby Shower
Laura our Senior Carer celebrated the pending birth of her baby girl with a 'Baby Shower'
Our residents, colleagues and friends joined Laura for a buffet and Ascot Blush Cocktails! As well as a side order of tea and plenty of cake!
Everyone had an amazing time playing baby bingo and our residents had loads of fun filling out baby advice cards.
From all of us at Tixover House, we wish Laura all the best and can't wait her soon to be arriving baby girl.
Burns Night
our residents, families and friends have had today celebrating Burns Night here at Tixover House - our special guests Tracey, Jean and Malcolm joined our residents for a delicious lunch of cock-a-leekie soup, Sausage Stovies, and Caledonian Cream, all washed down with a wee dram! The traditional meal of Haggis, Neeps and Tatties followed by homemade Cranachan was served for dinner this evening, delicious!
Our friends from Barrowden’s Scottish Dancing Group joined us after dinner for a reel or two around the dance floor with their usual flair and panache, smiles all round.
School Days
One of our favourite past times in Memory Lane is reminiscing about our lives, and this week we’re focusing on our school days, which resonates particularly with one of our residents who also used to work in a school! So many happy memories were evoked and shared, reminiscing is a very special way for us all to connect with each other and the world around us.
Typically, a person with dementia is more able to recall things from many years ago than recent memories, so reminiscence draws on this strength. So many of our conversations and interactions rely on short-term memory. Reminiscence can give people with dementia a sense of competence and confidence through using a skill they still have.
Metal Detection Dogs
Across our services residents had a fantastic time during a special live virtual event, led by Emilia from Medical Detection Dogs.
Emilia took us on a journey to discover how the organisation began training dogs to support people with complex health conditions, saving their lives on a daily basis.
Using their amazing sense of smell, these dogs can identify odour changes emitted prior an episode and alert the person to take preventative action.
We were introduced to the wonderful dogs and the science behind the sniff. It was a delightful experience for everyone, especially our canine-loving residents.
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.
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'
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.
