• Lear House, Darmonds Green, West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 5DT

Abbeyfield
Hoylake & West Kirby

Pegs, Quick Hands and Plenty of Laughter – Our Second June Activities Afternoon with Carla

Four elderly women sit in armchairs engaging in craft activities, while a staff member chats with one of them in a bright, communal room. Walking frames are nearby.

There’s something quite special about our afternoons with Carla. They’re never dull, always lively and guaranteed to get everyone’s spirits lifted and hands moving. This was our second Activities Afternoon with Carla this month, which we are so grateful for.

The theme this time? A brilliant mix of motor skills and reaction games. Who knew a handful of clothes pegs and a bit of string could create such a competitive buzz? We set up a friendly challenge to see who could clip the most pegs onto their line the fastest. You could see the focus on everyone’s faces as the pegs threatened to ping off in every direction.

Four elderly people sit on red chairs in a common room, working with coloured pegs, while a woman stands nearby and speaks or sings into a microphone.
Two elderly women are seated in armchairs; one is knitting while a woman dressed in black leans in to offer assistance or engage her in conversation. A tray with a glass and remote control sits in the foreground.

It’s moments like this that show why our Residential Care at Abbeyfield Hoylake & West Kirby is so much more than just a care home. We’re big believers in adaptable care that suits every individual, whether that’s support with fine motor tasks or simply bringing people together for a bit of fun.

Once we’d got our fingers warmed up, Carla had another trick up her sleeve. Hand Speed – a fast and funny game that tested everyone’s reaction time. With bright sticks and quick moves, we were all on our toes (or seats!) trying to beat each other to the punch. Some were sneakily quick, others missed their chance entirely, but that’s what community-centric living is all about. We enjoying the moment together, no matter the score.

An elderly woman and a younger woman sit together, smiling and holding colourful plastic and foam pieces, appearing to play a game or take part in an activity.
A woman dressed in black assists two elderly women seated in armchairs with a colourful activity involving yellow and blue plastic tubes and string.

At Abbeyfield Hoylake & West Kirby, we’re proud to offer round the clock care that goes beyond daily needs. Little activities like this help everyone maintain skills, stay engaged and feel part of something bigger. We are proud to offer such a warm, welcoming residential care home here in West Kirby.

So, whether it’s peg competitions, hand speed challenges or just a good old natter, you can always count on our activities afternoons to bring a smile. We can’t wait to see what Carla’s planning for next time – whatever it is, we know it’ll be good for a laugh and brilliant for keeping us all active.

A woman holds a toy fishing rod towards three elderly women seated in armchairs in a brightly lit room, with a phone and string visible in the foreground.

Here’s to more afternoons full of laughter, friendship and the highest quality care – right here at Abbeyfield Hoylake & West Kirby. Get in touch – we’d love to show you what makes us so special.

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