Activities at Bere Grove Care Home

Recently, here at Bere Grove Care Home one of our wonderful residents Dawn, got to make a wish and watch it come true!Bowling was something that Dawn had always wanted to do but never had the chance and when asked what her dream trip would be she said 'You know, I would just love to go bowling'. That set the wheels in motion to make this happen.Dawn was over the moon when she walked in to the bowling ally. The lights, music and fun atmosphere were just what she wanted them to be. Here in the photo of Dawn you can see just how happy she is. We were so pleased to be able to make this wish come true!

When the drizzle comes, it doesn't stop us getting our green fingers stuck in the soil here at Bere Grove.Gardening Club started this week with the help of Fred, the homes friendly and knowledgeable gardener. A group of our residents got stuck in to potting some lovely flowers ready to give our gardens and balconies a touch of vibrant colour this summer. We planted a beautiful variety of flowers including geraniums and fuchsias.We also potted our sunflowers so we can watch and document their progress ... I don't know if you remember our sunflowers from last year? They were EXTREMELY tall so we certainly have some work to do to beat those! Keep an eye out for our sunflower updates Gardening is not only a wonderful hobby, but it also offers therapeutic benefits like reducing stress, encouraging movement, and sparking conversation. We can’t wait to see our flowers bloom — and watch this new community blossom too!

This week at the Bere Grove Gentleman's Club some of our resident train enthusiasts took the opportunity to get the train set out and give them a run around the track. The Bere Grove railway is home to three trains. An Intercity 125, GWR Livery and a King Edward 1st Steam Locomotive. Alan and Richard had a great time discussing the trains, making some new models for the set and even driving them. A very enjoyable afternoon for all.  

If you would like to come along or know someone who would please give us a call.

This week, we had the incredible honour of having an early celebration for Dawn's 100th birthday. Dawn has always spoken fondly of Hayling Island Golf Course, calling it her second home, so we decided to surprise Dawn with an afternoon tea in Hayling as an early birthday present!Along with her lovely neighbour Margaret, we took Dawn to Hayling Golf Club where she shared some unforgettable memories with us. We treated them both to a lovely afternoon tea and were delighted to meet the Senior Women’s League, who sang Happy Birthday to Dawn in the most heart warming way and gifted her their winning golf ball.When Dawn returned home, she told residents "it was one of the best days of my life"—and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have been apart of this very special celebration.

We took a lovely trip to the Canoe Lake in Southsea to soak up some spring sun and lovely views. The ladies had such a wonderful afternoon and had a great laugh together. The cheeky swans were also a highlight. Here at Bere Grove we love to get out and about and we are fortunate enough to have our minibus to help make this possible.

We understand the importance of keeping our bodies moving and every month we are fortunate enough to have Bonnie help us with it!  We had another fun and energizing exercise class led by personal trainer Bonnie. Designed to boost strength, flexibility, and overall well-being, perfect for staying active and feeling great. We are always looking to improve mobility, increase energy, or simply have a good time. Let’s move, laugh, and stay healthy together!