At Freshfields Residential Home, we understand the importance of meaningful engagement for residents’ mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Our care home entertainment and activities programme is thoughtfully designed to bring joy, purpose, and connection to everyday life.
A Personalised, Inclusive Activities Programme
Led by our dedicated Activities Coordinator, we offer a varied and inclusive programme that caters to individual interests, mobility levels, and cognitive needs. Activities are delivered both in group settings and on a one-to-one basis, ensuring every resident feels involved and valued.
From arts and crafts to gardening, baking, and beauty sessions, residents are encouraged to express themselves and enjoy what they love. Our popular “Music Moves Us” sessions, yoga classes, and interactive games provide relaxation, stimulation, and social opportunities in equal measure.
Community Connections and Entertaining Visits
Freshfields is proud to maintain strong community ties across Upminster, Cranham, Hornchurch, and Romford. We welcome regular visits from local schools, nurseries, church groups, and clubs. Entertainers from the Variety Club London, Emerson Park Singers, and ADHOC Singers are frequent guests, performing to enthusiastic audiences.
We also host religious services within the home and support residents in attending local places of worship, helping them maintain spiritual and cultural practices that matter to them.
Memorable Trips and Outdoor Enjoyment
Our care team organises regular outings to local shops, cafés, and garden centres, as well as special day trips to the coast or for afternoon tea. These excursions provide a refreshing change of scenery and a chance to explore favourite spots with friendly support.
Closer to home, residents can relax or socialise in our beautiful garden – a perfect setting for summer barbeques, cream tea afternoons, or simply soaking up the sunshine.
Year-Round Celebrations and Themed Events
We celebrate life throughout the year with themed days and seasonal events. Past highlights include Cockney, Spanish, Chinese, and Italian days, plus pantomimes such as “Mother Goose.” These experiences add colour and excitement to our calendar, always supported by themed decorations, music, and food.
Regular In-house Entertainment and Activities include:
- Yoga for Residents – fortnightly
- Music Moves Us – monthly
- Upminster Baptist Church
- Baking Cakes
- Art and Crafts
- Emerson Park Singers
- ADHOC Singers
- Rotary Club
- Children’s Nursery and Local Schools
- Professional Entertainers from the Variety Club – London
- Bingo, Board Games, Cards and Film Showings
- Cream Tea Afternoons and Barbeques during the summer months
- Themed Days – Cockney, Spanish, Chinese and Italian
- Pantomime Production – Mother Goose
- Wellgate Farm – bring animals into the home