Activities at Bedewell Grange Care Home
Activities are an integral part of life at our care home. We want to ensure that the people we support have as much fun as possible during their time with us, so it’s important that our activities programme is created with the interests of residents in mind. Our skilled Activities Coordinators bring a certain uniqueness to the home that can’t be found anywhere else, and which is reflected in the activities they organise.
Donna Brooks
My Name is Donna. I am the activities co-ordinator at Bedewell Grange.
I joined Bedewell Grange in April 2022 and I bring lots of new exciting ideas to the role, having worked in the health and social care sector for the last 15 years. I am passionate about my role within the home and aim to bring a smile to all our residents faces through different types of activities.
I'm bright and bubbly, so aim to share this each day at work. I have experience in supporting our residents who are more able as well as doing sensory Namaste sessions with our residents who are less able.
As I get to know the residents likes and dislikes, if you would like to come and chat with me about your family member please pop in and see me.
Activities and Events Partnerships
As part of our bespoke life-enrichment programmes, we host a number of live virtual events in the home on a regular basis through a number of partnerships with places of interest and world class performance companies
Life at Bedewell Grange Care Home
Christmas Party
We were entertained by the amazing Sam Naylor with a medley of Christmas songs. It was so nice to have so many families join in our festive celebrations and there was tinsel and dancing galore. We finished the day with party nibbles and treats.
Meeting the Reindeers
Across our homes we got into the Christmas spirit of things by joining a festive live virtual experience, led by Des and Kelly from Performing Pets.
Our residents were thrilled to meet the charming furry friends and get up close and personal with the reindeers.
We certainly learnt some interesting facts about the animals and had a fantastic time.
Little movers
We were joined by little movers and Stanley nursery for an intergenerational afternoon of music , fun and exercise.
This always brings so much happiness to our residents and everyone is always full of smiles.
Helping our homeless
Our local charity Hebburn helps have chosen Bedewell for their gift sponsor this year. Our residents will receive gifts from the kind people of Hebburn. We wanted as a home to celebrate national kindness day with a collection for the homeless. We collected warm items , toiletries and sweet snacks to fill our gift bags.
Brenda and Anne had a trip up to Hebburn helps centre where we dropped off our gifts and we were shown around the centre.
Remembrance Sunday
We joined Hebburn parade at the park and cemetery.
George is a veteran and wore his medals with pride whilst Ruby shared memories of being an evacuee, Both our residents were emotional and expressed how important it is to remember those that we lost. The cemetery was dressed in poppies and the displays were beautiful.
Care Home Choir
We have teamed up with our sister homes Springvale and Harton Grange to practice songs with the care home choir in the hope of joining up with other choir members to perform for the public. Our residents have enjoyed dancing and singing and have thoroughly enjoyed the visits from Nicky and Liz who run the choir.
Upcoming events
April
Hello April! We are looking forward to a fun filled month ahead - all welcome.
Blue Light Breakfast
If you are part of the Emergency Services or Community District Nurses, we extend a very warm welcome for you to join us - Every Tuesday from 7.30 am - 10.00 am.
Volunteers - Could you make a difference?
Do you have any spare time and could make a difference? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
Community Cafe - Every Thursday
We know the importance of supporting our local community and extend a warm invitation for you to join us at our weekly Community Cafe. All welcome.
Emergency Services - Take a break on us!
Calling all emergency services personnel, we offer a warm welcome to join us on your duty breaks for a refreshing drink and a slice of cake.
Looking for a place to host a meeting?
For more information please contact Bedewell Grange on 0191 483 8000.
