Activities at Brampton View Care Home

Here at Brampton View we celebrated Pat's Birthday, as a permanent resident Pat shared this moment of celebration with her friends in the home and also went out with her family for a lovely meal.

Glenn, Head Chef, made a wonderful cake for Pat with lovely handmade decorations.

Pat said "It was a lovely surprise cake that Glenn made and my grandsons travelled from London to be with me along with my Son and daughter in law, we all went out to the Fox and Hound for a lovely birthday lunch".

Birthday celebrations are important. It's an opportunity to gather with loved ones, share stories, and make memories. Your birthday is a chance for your friends and family to show their appreciation for you, and to celebrate the unique qualities that make you who you are. At Brampton view Care home we ensure every resident is able to feel extra special on their birthday.

Residents and staff were treated to an afternoon of live entertainment from duo musicians Sally and Rob from Playing-card-productions.  Sally and Rob, the first time visiting our home  showed great enthusiasm, dancing and moving around the room as they played, encouraging the residents to sing along to the music, from the likes of Mama Mia and the greatest Showman. There was also Scottish and Irish Celtic music played with vigour and energy.

Kay, one of our residents said "they were good and real fun"

Susan, another resident expressed "Couldn't fault them, would definitely have sally and Rob back again to play for us".

One of the cornerstones of our life enrichment program is live musical entertainment. Resident involvement in choosing genres along with feedback after each performance means that we are able to constantly improve our activities calendar.

Residents had a wonderful trip out in the minibus to The Beehive Hub and Horticulture Shop for Afternoon Tea, were they had a wonderful treat of afternoon tea.

The Beehive staff made the residents and staff feel so welcome, chatting about their lives, work they do in the Beehive and delivering an exceptional service with delicious sandwiches and cakes and washed down with a cup of delightful tea. The residents also had the opportunity to have a browse at The Beehive shop which is recommended to visit.

One of our residents Kay said "Its was lovely, If i get the opportunity to go again I will be going, it was more than I could eat, a really good spread".

Mo Masedi, general Manager stated "It is wonderful to see the residents having a lovely afternoon out of the home, especially at The Beehive who we have had at the home selling their horticulture goods and will be welcoming them back this year with other pop up shops".

Supporting residents to enjoy outings, shopping, meals out and other trips is a key aspect of the weekly activities calendar. 

Jon Spinner joined us in the home to played for residents in their own individual rooms. Jon has and shared a wealth of knowledge to the residents, chatting about the music he was going to play and the composers.

Angela, a resident said "it was lovely" and chose to have another piece of music played. Julia enjoyed the Elvis 'Only fools rush In' rendition which provoked emotional memories and Michael, one of Brampton Views newest residents was delighted to have Jon come into his room to play for him, with lots of discussion on the composers and music for the future he would like to hear Jon play.

Jon told staff and residents the history of his 200 year old Violin and discussed other instruments. It was an absolute joy to have Jon perform for the residents in their own rooms, especially for those that don't have mobility.

One of the cornerstones of our life enrichment program is live musical entertainment. Resident involvement in choosing genres along with feedback after each performance means that we are able to constantly improve our activities calendar. 

Staff and residents have taken part through making and donation biscuits and cupcakes for Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day on March 21st to local Northampton Hope Centre. The homes talented hospitality team made the scrumptious biscuits and cupcakes which were decorated in the traditional Red Nose motif by residents and staff.

Comic Relief spends the money raised by Red Nose Day to help people living tough lives across the UK and internationally. Since its launch 40 years ago, Red Nose Day has become a British institution when people across the country get together to raise money at their home, school and work, accompanied by an exciting night of TV on the BBC, full of comedy and entertainment to inspire the nation to give generously.

Residents and staff at Brampton View Care Home wanted to provide a little something to Northampton Hope Centre who supports people struggling with homelessness and hardship including mental health related issues and are dedicated to supporting the local community in early intervention.

Glenn, Head Chef at Brampton View Care Home, said: “Taking part in Red Nose Day by providing biscuits and cakes for a local charity that supports people living with hunger and homelessness it’s for such an important cause. I’m very glad to be able to do my bit to raise further awareness.”
 

Last week we celebrated Nutrition and Hydration Week (17th – 23rd March) with lots of yummy, wholesome food and thirst quenching beverages

This event has been taking place every March since 2012 and its aim is to increase the knowledge and understanding of the value of food and drink, maintaining a health and well-being in the social care setting.

At Barchester, each resident’s specific dietary requirements, likes and dislikes are individually catered for at all our homes. Meals are prepared to each resident’s tastes and all staff understand the importance of good nutrition and hydration for all our residents and patients’ wellbeing.