Welcome to our July update - this month has been about new beginnings, we welcomed new staff, picked lavender and enjoyed some music and memory time. A warm welcome to Kathryn My name is Kathryn, I am the new Activities Coordinator at Hillview and will work closely with Philip the current activities assistant and Laura who is new to [...]
We have been focusing on memory and exercising our fine motor skills during our theme of the month - Old School vs New School entertainment! "Old School" The residents were able to participate in a number of “old school” activities, including: Colouring in with pencils Cats Cradle Playing noughts and crosses Whack a mole Draughts [...]
As spring slowly makes itself known, our residents have once again enjoyed the garden and making daisy chains. Weather permitting of course! Yarn Club: Our newest member of the activities team has started a “Yarn Club” to keep minds and fingers active. The Yarn Club welcomes any residents who have an interest in knitting or [...]
Bonfire night fun at Hillview Nursing home in Burnham-on-Sea November started with a bang at Hillview Nursing home in Burnham-on-Sea. Churchlakecare.com/hillview-care-home-in-burnham/ We had fireworks and a buffet. In the daytime we made a 'guy' for the bonfire and we also made edible 'sparklers'. We dipped breadsticks in melted chocolate and covered in sprinkles. There was [...]
World Smile day – Bringing bad jokes, smile mosaics and plenty of laughter We have had a very creative month here at Hillview Nursing home in Burnham on Sea. Friday 2nd October brought us World Smile day. The residents all worked together to create a giant smile mosaic, adding their names around the edge of [...]
Dancing at Hillview Nursing Home in Burnham-on-Sea! Lot's of September News at Hillview Nursing Home in Burnham-on-Sea! https://churchlakecare.com/hillview-care-home-in-burnham Its been a very musical month at Hillview. Our residents love choosing their favourite songs to listen to, of course Elvis and Johnny cash were among the most popular singers, which are either being sung by one of [...]
Birthdays Galore! Latest news from Hillview Nursing Home in Burnham-on-Sea. This month has been a celebratory month for our residents in Hillview. Eight of our residents have marked their birthday celebrations! https://churchlakecare.com/hillview-care-home-in-burnham/ Flowers, cards and gifts from families and friends have brought much needed enlightenment and joy. It goes without saying our staff have put [...]
We have had a very busy and exciting month at Hillview. There have been plenty of activities laid on, including regular piano recitals with our new keyboard that was donated by Ramona, one of our wonderful carers. Music on the piano has ranged from traditional pub classics to classical, and hymns. We have had several [...]
Learning about Calligraphy On Thursday, 26th September, we gathered around the dining room table to learn about the history of calligraphy. We discovered how monks used it in medieval times to decorate their manuscripts. They worked painstakingly to ensure each letter was accurate and attractive. We were then ready to have a go at doing [...]
After a scrumptious lunch, five residents, one volunteer, and I (Hillview activities coordinator), all gathered around the dining room table to join in with a poetry recital. The residents took it in turns to select a poem to read and listen to. We read poems about nature, including leaves, apple trees, and flowers. The poems [...]
