Activities at Brampton View Care Home
Activities are the cornerstone of a wholesome home experience, and our Activities Coordinators are always putting their creative minds to the test by organising new and exciting social events for residents to partake in. Of course, we take into account the likes and dislikes of those we support, so if someone doesn’t feel like trying something new, there will always be something on offer to reflect their personal interests. For the people who may just prefer some peace and quiet instead, we also offer one-to-one time that can be enjoyed with a nice cup of coffee or just a simple chat – whatever they desire.
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 Brampton View Care Home
Ukes Aloud!
A fabulous afternoon with Ukes Aloud, a ukulele group from Northampton who raise money for charity. We spent time singing and dancing along with them and learning more about the instrument itself. The session was a good mood booster and everyone left with a big smile on their face and even some happy tears! We can’t wait for their next visit and we might even give it a try ourselves.
The kings birthday celebrations
This week we enjoyed celebrating the kings birthday. Staff and residents had an afternoon of traditional scones baked by Head Chef Glenn and made crowns to become king and queens of Brampton View for the afternoon. Residents chose their favourite classical music to accompany the event. One resident remarked that whilst she enjoyed being queen for an afternoon she wouldn’t want the job full time as it seems like hard work!
Remembrance day
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.”
This weekend we have commentated Remembrance Day here at Brampton View. We have created displays and sang along to songs with Fiona. We honoured the silence and shared our memories along with raising money for the Royal British Legion via their Poppy Appeal. We understand the importance of keeping the memories alive.”
Remember, Remember the 5th of November
Staff and residents at Brampton View Care Home in Northampton celebrated Bonfire Night with a bang this November 4th when they wrapped up warm to gather in the garden to watch a fantastic firework display and enjoy lots of seasonal treats. The residents enjoyed traditional bonfire night treats, including jacket potatoes, hot dogs, treacle toffee cakes beautifully prepared by the head chef Glenn Coombs.
Brampton View Presents Cheque to Local Charity
Brampton View care home in Northampton recently presented Doddridge Community Centre with a cheque for £500 to be put towards the cost of transport to enable members to attend this centre to improve their lives. Doddridge Community Centre provides a wide range of facilities and support to the local community and voluntary groups and enterprises. The grant had been awarded by Barchester’s Charitable Foundation, a charity that helps older people and adults with a disability or mental health problems across England, Scotland and Wales by offering grants to help people connect or re-connect with others in their local community.
Pumpkin carving
It’s not Halloween until you have carved a face into a pumpkin, we had great fun getting our hands messy with the insides and deciding what design to put on them.
It’s not too late to enter our carving competition, please send us your photos and the best one will win a prize!
Upcoming events
Save room for our Pudding Club
Pudding Club, what better way to remember delicious Puddings from times gone by with real tasty indulgence. What's your favourite pudding? Come along and share your recipes.
Volunteering Coffee Morning
Interested in Volunteering and want to make a positive change but not sure where to start? Why not come along to our coffee morning to find out more and join our amazing team.
Brampton View Christmas Fete
Help us celebrate a festive afternoon of music and support our local craft stalls selling fantastic handmade products with residents and staff at our Christmas Fete. All welcome!
Don't Dine Alone
Join us every Wednesday as we hold our 'Don't Dine Alone' afternoon lunch to enable older people in the community to make new friends and break the cycle of loneliness.
Monthly Dementia Cafe
Join us on the first Wednesday of every month. Providing support, fun and friendship to those living with dementia and to their carers in a safe and relaxed environment.
