The Friends of Horse Fair support the work of the home situated within Rugeley, Staffordshire. Horse Fair is a purpose built care home offering Dementia, Nursing, Residential, Respite and End of Life care. Horse Fair Care Home also provides specialist care for young people with physical disabilities.
The Friends aim to improve the quality of life of the residents of the care home by working with staff, residents and relatives.
The Friends of Horse Fair Care Home are looking to looking to develop services on the site. We have found that this is particularly valued by some residents who through deteriorating health do not have the confidence to come out of their rooms. Alongside this we support the care homes’ activities’ coordinators by providing extra pairs of hands during organised activity sessions and outings.
Spring Fayre for the Friends

On Saturday 6th May, Horse Fair held a spring Fayre in aid of the friends.
There were lots of old fashioned fairground games to play, as well as some lovely hampers being raffled. To win a bottle of champagne, there was a guess the weight of the dachshund which Milly volunteered to do (I thought you weren’t supposed to discuss a lady’s weight).
Lots of residents took an active part in the day, and Milly’s weight was successfully guessed by Joyce Robertson
It was a really great day. Thank you to everyone, Especially Jess for making it such a lovely day.
Horse Fair Christmas Fair

The Friends were delighted to join in the Christmas Fair. It was a real family event with lots of fun and laughter
We held a Christmas present sale, and were delighted to raise £44.50.
Violet, one of the residents on the friends committee made an appearance as Mrs Claus: She looked fantastic.
Friends of Horse Fair committee meeting
The Friends Committee met on Tuesday the 15th November 2016
The Friends Committee met on Tuesday the 15th November to discuss future projects and plan the Christmas table sale.
Volunteering opportunities
We know your time is valuable and any time you can spare for us will make a big difference. You could volunteer at a one off event or regularly, it is entirely up to you.
If you don’t see a volunteering opportunity to suit you then please get in touch because we could develop an opportunity just for you. If you would like to volunteer please download the application form and return by email to info@friendsofcarehomes.org.uk
Befriending
- A friendly approachable manner
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Helpful disposition with an interest in local community
When: Monday – Sunday (AM or PM)
How long: 3 hours a week
How to apply: please download the application form and return by email to info@friendsofcarehomes.org.uk
Lunch Time Companion “Let’s Do Lunch”
- Patience and understanding
- A calm relaxed nature
- A friendly approachable manner
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
When: Monday – Sunday (Lunch Time)
How long: 1-2 hours a week
How to apply: please download the application form and return by email to info@friendsofcarehomes.org.uk