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.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
Read our brochure
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 Pantomime
We enjoyed the pantomime Alice in wonderland that was performed by north east producers. There was lots of interaction, singing and dancing.
A virtual trip to Donkey Sanctuary
Across our services, Residents enjoyed a fantastic virtual tour of the Donkey Sanctuary Manchester. Residents were thrilled to meet the lovely herd of donkeys, including Henry and his best friend Tiny Tim and to learn more about their every day care. They were introduced to the sanctuary’s work and the impact they make to the lives of donkeys in need worldwide. The virtual experience was truly enjoyed by all.
Dunelm's Delivering Joy at Christmas Campaign
Our residents enjoyed making gift bags up for the homeless. We went to the shop, Dunelm, to see all the hard work behind the scenes. Our residents have been lucky enough to be part of this campaign and will each receive a gift from the public.
Children in Need Pyjama Day
Our residents and staff enjoyed raising money for a good cause in their comfy pyjamas and who doesn’t like to relax in a fresh set of comfy clothes.
Remembrance Day
St James school children joined us for an afternoon of remembrance. We made a poppy wreath which we displayed in our home. Our residents shared some lovely stories with the children.
Armistice Day
Bedewell Grange in Hebburn commemorated the signing of the Armistice Day agreement on the day that the guns finally fell silent. They joined the rest of the United Kingdom in holding a two-minute silence at the eleventh hour, on the eleventh day, of the eleventh month.
As well as marking Armistice Day by wearing poppies and observing the national two minute silence, residents took part in therapeutic activities. The residents enjoyed a visit from the children from St James Primary School, Hebburn and prepared a hand-painted poppy wreath to display in the window. We also had a visit from Noah Travis, the son of our General Manager who has just joined the RAF cadets and who chatted with resident, George who is a WW2 veteran. George at the end of the 2 minutes silence played the last post on his bugle.
George, a Resident at Bedewell Grange, said: “How proud he is and it’s nice to remember on this day.” George is 95 years old and wears his badges with honour after he fought in the army during WW2.
Upcoming events
Countdown to Christmas
Counting down to Christmas with a fun filled month ahead and we extend a warm invitation for you to join us - all welcome.
Merry Christmas!
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.
