Hunters Down Care Home - Excelcare

20/03/2026

A fun-filled afternoon was enjoyed by all during our indoor games session 🎈

Everyone had a great time getting involved in a variety of games, including ring toss, balloon tennis, and target throws. The room was full of laughter, smiles, and a little friendly competition!

We ended the session on a high with some dancing, bringing even more joy and energy to a wonderful afternoon 💃🕺

20/03/2026

A lovely, cosy time was had at our knitting and crocheting session 🧶💕

Everyone enjoyed coming together to create more beautiful hearts for the Paired Hearts project. It was wonderful to see the creativity, care, and teamwork as stitches turned into something truly meaningful.

With plenty of chats, laughter, and helping hands along the way, it was a relaxing and rewarding session enjoyed by all 💖

20/03/2026

What a fantastic St Patrick’s Day celebration we had! ☘️

Everyone had a wonderful time at our Booze and Tattoo Afternoon, filled with laughter, music, and plenty of Irish spirit. May Blossom put on a brilliant performance, singing classic favourites and Irish songs that had everyone singing and dancing along.

Residents also enjoyed a drink of their choice while soaking up the lively atmosphere, and it was lovely to tuck into the delicious Irish soda bread we made during our morning baking session.

To top it all off, everyone had fun choosing their own temporary tattoos – a perfect finishing touch to a fun-filled afternoon!

A truly joyful celebration enjoyed by all 💚

20/03/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mothers and mother figures 💐

Today we celebrate the love, strength, kindness, and wisdom you bring into our lives every single day. You are truly appreciated and cherished, not just today but always.

Wishing you all a beautiful day filled with love, smiles, and special moments 💖

19/03/2026

On Tuesday 31st March at 6:30pm, Ann-Marie Harmer (Dementia Care Implementation Business Partner) will lead a safe and supportive forum in which she will share information about medication and the benefits of holistic therapy.

Our dementia support webinars offer an open and honest forum for discussion about supporting people who live with dementia.

Follow the link to register and submit your questions:
https://forms.gle/i31DcekGFCRpXqs29

Registration will close on Monday, 30th March.

19/03/2026

A lovely morning spent enjoying our one-to-ones! 🥰Some opted for a little pamper with our nails done, while others preferred a good old chat and a catch up. With the sunshine joining us, we couldn’t resist taking about our favourite things to do in the sun. Gardening was a clear favourite! ☀️🪴🥰

18/03/2026

Please help us if you can! 🥰

On Thursday, 19th March, Betty is celebrating her 101st birthday!

This is an incredible milestone for this lovely lady, so we are asking our fabulous followers to help us on our mission to get Betty 101 birthday cards.

If you can help make this dream come true, pop a card in the post and send it to the address listed below.

FAO:
Betty C/O Kristine Flores
Hunters Down Care Home
Hartford Rd,
Huntingdon,
PE29 1XL

If you are happy for Betty to write back to you, please include a return address in the envelope – she would love to be able to say thank you!

Please share this post far and wide so we can make Betty’s 101st birthday extra special!

17/03/2026

☘️ Kicking Off St Patrick’s Day with Baking Fun! ☘️

We started our St Patrick’s Day celebrations with a lovely baking session, making traditional Irish Soda Bread together 🍞💚

There was a little hiccup along the way as the mixture turned out a bit sticky, but with teamwork and plenty of laughter, we worked together to fix it – proving that many hands make light work!

The session was filled with wonderful conversations as everyone shared their baking experiences. Una told us about her time as a baker, while Mary shared that she used to make soda bread herself – so of course, we all turned to them for a bit of expert guidance!

It was a warm, social morning full of smiles, stories, and the delicious smell of freshly baked bread. What a fantastic way to begin the celebrations! ☘️

16/03/2026

Everyone had a fantastic time during the Circus Skills session this afternoon! 🎪

We enjoyed trying out different tricks with hats, peacock feathers, and juggling balls. It was wonderful to see everyone getting involved and surprising themselves with what they could do. Lynn, Una, and Margaret even showed off their impressive juggling skills, which brought lots of smiles and applause from the group!

The room was filled with laughter, encouragement, and plenty of fun as everyone gave the activities a go. It was a joyful afternoon full of smiles and great company. 😊

16/03/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful mums and mother figures! 💐

We joined in with the celebrations with a lovely Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea, and everyone had a wonderful time together. We enjoyed a delicious selection of sandwiches, cakes, sweet treats, and drinks of their choice.

As we sat together, we listened and sang along to some favourite songs while enjoying great company and plenty of conversation. It was a truly heartwarming afternoon celebrating all the amazing mothers and mother figures who mean so much to us.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the day so special. 💕

14/03/2026

What a wonderful afternoon of Bingo!

The room was full of laughter, conversation and plenty of friendly competition as the numbers were called. The room was full of smiles and excitement, making it a really enjoyable time for all involved.

A big well done to today’s winners, Barbora and Una! 🥰😊