Author Archives: Karen Betts

Ladies Morning

This morning our Ladies enjoyed a morning to get together and enjoy each others company [...]

Euros Party

Residents enjoyed spending the afternoon in the main lounge for the euros party. We had [...]

Cycling without age

Maureen enjoyed a lovely ride out on the cycling without age bike this morning with [...]

Social Afternoon

After a very energetic morning we had a rather relaxed and sociable afternoon in the [...]

Motion

Our residents had a very active morning as we were joined by the lovely Zeezy [...]

Euro’s Decorating and Quiz!

This afternoon we got creative and decorated the lounge and conservatory to help our residents [...]

In House Pantomime

This morning residents and staff enjoyed a live musical performance from our visiting performers Ava [...]

Reminiscence on Oomph

Today we sat and had an interactive session with residents reminiscing over various subjects such [...]

Life’s histories

Today we spoke to residents and asked them to tell us about their lives, ranging [...]

Karaoke

This afternoon residents took to the microphones and had a group karaoke singalong session, singing [...]

Cat therapy

Residents enjoyed looking at the therapy cats this morning. They enjoyed chatting to them as [...]

Oomph quizzes

Residents enjoyed a relaxing session of using the interactive tablet to complete quizzes on Oomph. [...]

intergens

Residents enjoyed a lovely visit from Hallam Uni Nursery children this morning and participated in [...]

Restaurant Experience

Residents and their families enjoyed having a nice 3 course meal in the green lounge [...]

Cycling without age

Today Edith went out on the cycling without age session, we had a great day [...]

Live Singer

This afternoon our residents sat and relaxed to a Live Interactive Vocalist who sang some [...]

Oomph Exercise

Today residents took part in an interactive morning yoga/exercise class. This encouraged plenty of movement [...]

Indoor Football

Today residents had a game of indoor football in the green lounge and the main [...]

Alphabet game

Residents enjoyed taking part in the alphabet game this morning which was a lot of [...]

Home Improvements

We would like to take this opportunity to show everyone all the excellent home improvements [...]

Balloon Tennis 04.06.24

Balloon Tennis 04.06.24 The residents really enjoyed a game of balloon tennis today! Lots of [...]

Crucible Tea Dance 04.06.24

Crucible Tea Dance 04.06.24 Today we took residents to our monthly Tea Dance at the [...]

David’s birthday party

Residents enjoyed a party this afternoon for David’s birthday. We had a lovely singer who [...]

Sensory

Residents enjoyed a calming session of sensory this morning which included exploring and fulfilling their [...]

In the Garden

Residents enjoyed the opportunity to sit out and enjoy the sunny, warm weather today. Some [...]

Aqua Painting

Residents enjoyed an aqua painting activity today. Very relaxing and a great opportunity to discuss [...]

1960’s Party

Residents, visitors and staff enjoyed a lively 1960’s party. We danced, sang and swayed to [...]

Cycling Without Age

Derek enjoyed visiting three green spaces this morning – Botanical Gardens, Endcliffe Park and the [...]

Motion

Residents enjoyed engaging in the motion exercise class this afternoon in the main lounge. This [...]

One to one’s

Residents enjoyed spending one to one time with staff doing a variety of different activities [...]

Balloon tennis

Residents enjoyed a thrilling game of balloon tennis this afternoon. This activity encouraged them to [...]

Reminiscence

Residents enjoyed taking part in reminiscence day today, talking about past memories looking through photo [...]

Golf in Society

Golf in society 29.05.24 Residents enjoyed taking part in the golf this afternoon in the [...]

Afternoon tea

Residents enjoyed the wonderful opportunity to have an afternoon tea experience in the lounge with [...]

Colouring session

Residents enjoyed a lovely session of colouring this morning. In preparation for the new wish [...]

Knit and Natter

Residents and family members enjoyed a productive, relaxing knitting session in the Conservatory. Great fun [...]

Cycling Without Age

Eddie enjoyed a wonderful sunny ride out around town this morning on Rhubarb the tri-bike. [...]

Motion

Residents enjoyed taking part in the motion exercise class this afternoon in the main lounge. [...]

Oomph Puzzles

Residents were given free roam of the oomph app today and chose to do some [...]

Bird Feeders

Residents enjoyed a group time together looking at pictures/books about birds and discussing their names, [...]

Stanley Therapy

Residents enjoyed their monthly dog petting therapy session with Stanley and his owner Rita. Lovely [...]

Lost chord

Lost Chord 21.05.24 Residents enjoyed a sing a long and dancing with Lost chord , [...]

Jenny’s birthday party

Residents attended Jennys birthday party this afternoon and were entertained by a singer so that [...]

reminiscence

Residents enjoyed a lovely reminiscence session this morning. This included looking at many thought-provoking items [...]

1950’s Party

Residents enjoyed a lively 1950’s party. We sang, danced, clapped and swayed to some great [...]

Egypt

Residents enjoyed a journey back in time to the land of the Egyptians. Cleopatra and [...]

Restaurant Experience

Residents and families enjoyed a delicious three course meal together in the Green Lounge, relaxing [...]

Motion sports day

Residents enjoyed a trip out the English institute of sport today to take part in [...]

Quiz time!!

Residents enjoyed an afternoon taking part I a variety of different quizzes in the conservatory [...]

Balloon tennis

Some of the residents enjoyed playing balloon tennis today. Good time was had by all.  [...]

Motion

Residents enjoyed taking part in motion in the main lounge this afternoon with Zeezy. This [...]

Garden Singalong

A few residents chose to sit outside this afternoon and enjoy the warmth and sunshine. [...]

Bingo

Residents enjoyed a competitive game of Bingo this morning. Good to have family joining in [...]

Hallamshire Tea Dance

Residents enjoyed a “Time For a Cuppa” Fundraising event as part of our Hallamshire Tea [...]

Hand and nail manicures

Residents enjoyed having hand and nail manicures this morning. They were given a choice of [...]

Daily Sparkle

Residents enjoyed looking at the daily sparkle magazines this morning which have a lot of [...]

Memory games

Residents enjoyed a thrilling session of memory games this afternoon which included being given a [...]

Garden fun

Residents enjoyed a morning that consisted of spending time in the garden and relaxing in [...]

In the Garden

Residents were offered the opportunity to go out into the garden this afternoon. Some chose [...]

Baking

Residents helped to decide what we wanted to bake from the Bero book today. Maureen [...]

Gardening Club

Residents enjoyed an inclusive Gardening Club activity involving plastic flower arranging. They chose and named [...]

Cycling Without Age

Maureen and Bryan had a wonderful time out this morning with Cycling Without Age pilot [...]

Motion

Residents enjoyed an afternoon taking part in motion in the main lounge. This involved a [...]

Memory games 03/05/24

This Morning Residents enjoyed a reminiscence morning , we played finish the proverb , spoke [...]

Quizzes on oomph

This afternoon residents enjoyed using our brand new oomph app where we enjoyed music quizzes [...]

May day party

Residents enjoyed a fun afternoon participating in a may day party in the main lounge. [...]

Daffodil making

Residents enjoyed a morning making daffodils in the main lounge and conservatory. This was a [...]

memory ball games

Residents enjoyed a few fun games with the memory ball this afternoon. They were encouraged [...]

Sensory

Residents enjoyed various fun games that were all based around fulfilling their sensory wants and [...]

Zoom calls with Austria

Residents enjoyed another call with the Austrian school children to chat with them and to [...]

Golf in Society

Residents were delighted to spend an afternoon playing golf in the Conservatory with Charles as [...]

Lunch Club

Zuandi enjoyed going out with her friends Irene and Virginia to the Sheffield Chinese Christian [...]

Cycling Without Age

Jimmy and his companion represented the Hallamshire Care Home on the Big Ride event in [...]

Motion

Residents enjoyed an afternoon taking part in motion in the main lounge with Zeezy. This [...]

May Pole Decorating

Residents had a fun time painting flowers on our May pole this morning in preparation [...]

Afternoon Tea

Residents and their families enjoyed a lovely, lively atmosphere in the Green Lounge during the [...]

Dominos

Residents enjoyed a fun game of dominos this afternoon. The game encouraged building friendships and [...]

Intergens

Residents enjoyed a lovely visit from the Hallam University Nursery children this morning. This visit [...]

Fresh Air

Residents enjoyed a walk around the garden or a trip to the shops, admiring the [...]

Sunday Morning

Residents chose to do a variety of activities this morning. Some attended the in-house church [...]

United Match

The care home was donated two football tickets due to John being a keen Sheffield [...]

Nightingale Choir

Residents enjoyed another lively choir session led by Keith on guitar. We sang a variety [...]

Interactive Tablet

Residents enjoyed a time getting to know each other whilst using the interactive tablet this [...]

Motion

Residents enjoyed an afternoon taking part in motion in the main lounge with Zeezy on [...]

Memory Games

Residents enjoyed taking playing memory games in the conservatory this afternoon. We played the alphabet [...]

Sensory

Residents enjoyed spending time using sensory stimulating items this morning. There was a range of [...]

Zoom calls with Austria

Residents enjoyed a zoom call with Austrian school children to help them learn more English [...]

Holy communion

Residents enjoyed their monthly visit from St Marks Church. They listened to a bible story, [...]

World art day

Residents enjoyed a lovely session of painting to celebrate world art day. They were encouraged [...]

Motion

Residents enjoyed a motion session this afternoon in the main lounge. This involved a range [...]

Marathon donations

Hi all, One of our staff members, Peter, is taking part in three half marathons [...]

Picture to share books

Residents enjoyed some 1 to 1 time with staff looking at picture to share books. [...]

Fred’s Birthday Party

Residents and family enjoyed an exciting 77th Birthday celebration for Fred this afternoon. Great to [...]

Stanley Therapy

Residents enjoyed another Stanley visit with his owner Rita. Many look forward to this monthly [...]

Daily Sparkle

Residents enjoyed another reminiscence activity with the Daily Sparkle sheets today. Some could read these [...]

Baking

Residents enjoyed a productive baking experience this morning and chose to make some scones. A [...]

Crucible tea dance

Residents and families enjoyed a lovely time at the crucible tea dance with Russ Elliot [...]

Memory games

Residents enjoyed playing some fun filled memory games. These memory games included finish the proverb, [...]

Reminiscence pictures

Residents enjoyed a lovely session of looking at photos, stamps and postcards that encouraged them [...]

Reminiscence

Residents enjoyed using a sensory Active Minds resource that involved touch and guessing what the [...]