Life at Kirk House

two males gardening

Our supported living services are full of activities with a busy calendar of group cooking classes, exercise, health and nutrition workshops, 1-2-1 time and occupational therapy to suit everyone’s needs and help the people we support reach their recovery goals.

Highlights from life at Kirk House:

Painting Fun
The people we support at Kirk House in Carlisle were treated to a splatter painting session this week.
It’s great to see them flexing their creative muscles through the medium of art!
Healthy Brunch
The people we support at Kirk House prepared a lovely, healthy brunch this week.
French toast with fruit – yum!
Disco Nights
Staff and the people we support at Kirk House hosted their own disco.
It’s lovely to see the service dressing up and enjoying some music!
Learning and Development
A person we support at Kirk House completed a Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Further Learning and Employment.
He attended the awards ceremony with his proud parents and grandmother!
We are thrilled for him, and cannot wait to see what he achieves next.
Taking It Step by Step
A person we support at Kirk House enjoyed a weekly walk.
Flower Power
The people we support at Kirk House created these lovely pieces of flower art.
A New Skill
A dedicated person we support is currently learning how to read – we are PROUD as punch. The team also created their own mini Kirk House!
Weights for Days!
Everyone celebrated our NHC Physical Health Awareness Month with a ‘keep fit’ session.
Healthy Start
Team members at Kirk House helped the people we support complete self-care worksheets. They also looked at short-term goals to better their physical and mental wellbeing.
Snow Day!

The people we support took full advantage of the snowy weather.

Mint Condition

The people we support whipped up some mint creams – Cadburys eat your heart out!

A Choco-lot of Fun!

The people we support enjoyed making some slow cooker hot chocolate.

Disco Night

Kirk House turned up the fun with an unforgettable Disco Night!

They danced the night away with:

  • Delicious buffet party snacks
  • Refreshing mocktails
  • Our very own in-house DJ spinning the best tunes

Thanks to everyone who joined us for an evening of great music, tasty treats, and fabulous company. Let’s keep the good vibes going!

Finding Nemo

The residents want a house pet, so Kirk House residents and staff have created a homemade fish tank and which is covered in fun ocean facts. You could say they had a whale of a time making it!

Faux fish tank with ocean facts

 

World Chocolate Day

To celebrate World Chocolate Day a few residents had a fun session baking rocky road slices. Save us one please!

Kirk House residents making rocky road slices

Alcohol Awareness Day

For Alcohol Awareness Day our residents participated by making posters educating others regarding safety around drinking. They also held insightful discussions regarding drinking, cutting down on alcohol and the physical and mental effects that alcohol has on us. The day was finished off with a game of juice pong to show residents can have fun without drinking!

 

 

A little trip to Silloth

A few Kirk House residents had a fun day out in Silloth, a little town down by the sea!

Bank holiday fun at Blackpool Beach

For the third, but not final, bank holiday of the year our Kirk House residents enjoyed a lovely day out at Blackpool Beach!

Residents at Blackpool Beach

Gardening Cub

Our residents look proud of themselves and so they should! Here they stand in front of homemade planters they’ve stocked with flowers ready for the summer.

Residents stood in front of handmade planters
Fundraiser for Children with Cancer UK

Bruce Maclaren, Service Manager at Kirk House is fundraising for Children with Cancer UK. Taking on not one but two marathons back to back in Manchester and London. Here are a few words from Bruce ahead of his challenge: ‘I am raising money for children with cancer. Cancer will effect us all in our life times whether it a loved one, friend, colleague or ourselves. It is a horrible and devastating illness. Although we can take measures to reduce likelihood as developing cancer it can still impact us. It’s a painful and gruelling thing for anyone to go through.’  Good luck Bruce, we’re all cheering you on!

Happy Easter!

Our Kirk House residents really got into the spirit of Easter this year, crafting homemade cards and making some delicious Easter egg cheesecakes!

Resident holding a homemade Easter card

Resident filling an Easter egg with cheesecake mix Resident filling an Easter egg with cheesecake mix

Kirk House turns 1

Wednesday 22nd 2023 marked one year since Kirk House first opened its door! To celebrate this momentous occasion an afternoon tea was held to honour everyone who has helped make this service special. Our wonderful Kirk House Team and residents invited friends, family and external health and social care professionals to help celebrate the dedication of our team and our residents journeys! You can read all about the day here.

Pancake Day Celebration

Tuesday 21st February was pancake day! Looks like everyone had a flipping good time.

 

Christmas Creativity

Our Kirk House residents have been busy putting up the Christmas decorations and decorating their proud post box!

Keep Fit and Cake

Kirk House residents visited the local community centre for a keep fit and cake class! Everyone enjoyed a balanced mix of exercise followed by a tasty treat and socialising in the local community.

Kirk House residents sat in community centre

Daily Positivity

Every day our team members at Kirk House come up with a motivational quote – here’s what they came up with today!

whiteboard with drawings of bowl of soup, crab and whale, and positive quote written next to the drawings

“Books, please.”

The team at Kirk House have created a library in one of their quiet rooms to provide a space for residents to take some time out to read and relax.

male resident reading book in red armchair male resident reading book in red armchair coffee cup paper decorations on wall

Cornish Delights

Our Kirk House residents enjoyed making some traditional Cornish pasties – they look delicious! 🥟

A Day in Keswick

Our residents enjoyed a trip to Keswick, exploring the town and some of the local attractions!

Pride Month Displays

Our Kirk House residents created some window displays and redecorated their PROUD post box in aid of Pride month!

Exciting Exhibitions

Our Kirk House residents enjoyed a trip to Carlisle Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery yesterday, where they enjoyed browsing the variety of exhibitions!

Exploring Victorian Seaside

Our Kirk House residents had a lovely day exploring the Victorian seaside resort of Silloth last week. Here are just a few pictures from the day with residents exploring the port and green spaces as well as enjoying the arcades!

Hammonds Pond

Our Kirk House residents have been making the most of the gorgeous sunshine and have been out to Hammonds Pond where they had a walk through the park to feed the ducks, followed by an impromptu kickabout and an ice-cream in the sun 🍦🌞

Mother’s Day Crafts

Our residents at Kirk House enjoyed making cards for Mother’s Day 💌

A warm welcome

Our Kirk House service recently opened and residents have been taking advantage of the lovely weather to enjoy some bonding time sorting out their garden bed ready for growing lots of delicious vegetables and pretty flowers!

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