What Autumn Events Does Baxendale Have Planned for 2026?
This article looks at the events Baxendale Care Home has planned for its residents this autumn, from the regular City and Artist of the Month features to a Halloween party. There’s also a look ahead to two dates in December, including the Christmas party for residents and their families.
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As the evenings draw in and the leaves start to turn, life at Baxendale Care Home carries on at its usual busy pace. Here we look at what’s happening this autumn at our retirement home in North London – from our regular monthly favourites to a Halloween party and two special dates for the diary in December.
Baxendale Care Home – a Retirement Home in North London
At Baxendale we offer long- and short-term residential care, respite care and specialist dementia care. Our staff rota is split into three eight-hour shifts, so care is available around the clock. Our activities programme runs all year round, and residents are always free to join in with as many or as few events as they like.
Why Autumn Activities for the Elderly Matter
As the days grow shorter and the weather turns colder, having things to look forward to becomes especially important for care home residents. For more on why social activities for the elderly matter so much in a care setting, take a look at our previous post about the importance of social activity for care home residents.
At Baxendale, our activities programme continues throughout the year. Here, we share a number of the exciting events for residents planned throughout the Autumn…
Our City and Artist of the Month
Our ‘City of the Month’ and ‘Artist of the Month’ themes, which featured in our summer events round-up last year, are still going strong.
This month our chosen city is Cairo, the Egyptian capital on the banks of the River Nile. As always, the month builds up to a themed day celebrating the city’s food and culture.
Our Artist of the Month is Henri Matisse. Each month we learn about the life and work of the artist, then create our very own masterpiece in their style. The French painter is famous for his bold use of colour – but, as the Tate explains, when ill health stopped him painting in his late sixties, he started cutting shapes out of painted paper instead, and in time came to prefer these cut-outs to painting. It’s a lovely reminder that it’s never too late to try something new.
Cream Teas and Our Sunday Aperitif Hour
Our monthly cream teas are continuing, and we held our latest one early last month. Our Aperitif Hour, which we introduced in August 2025, also carries on every Sunday before lunch. It’s a chance for residents and visitors to enjoy a chat in the conservatory over a glass of wine or sherry and some nibbles.
A Halloween Party
This year we’ll be marking Halloween with a party for our residents. Themed occasions like this are a great way to break up the usual routine and add something different and fun.
Looking Ahead to December
December is already shaping up to be a busy month. Our Christmas party for residents and their families will take place on December 10 at 4 pm. Then, on December 17 at 3pm, the Zimmerettes – who perform a wide variety of songs and music – are booked to entertain our residents.
Contacting Baxendale Care Home
If you’d like to find out more about life at Baxendale or arrange to look around the home with your loved one, complete our online enquiry form, call us on 020 8445 1127, or email us at info@baxendalecare.org.uk.
FAQs
Q: Can family members come to the Christmas party?
A: Yes – our Christmas party on Thursday, December 10 is for residents and their families. We love it when families get involved, so we hope to see you there!
Q: Do residents pay extra to take part in activities?
A: No. Our care fees include activities, along with 24-hour care, all drinks, meals and refreshments, laundry and housekeeping.
Q: How do residents find out about upcoming activities?
A: We keep residents informed through notices around the home, and activities are always on the agenda at our monthly residents’ meetings, where everyone is welcome to suggest new ideas. You can also see a sample week of our activities on our website.