Activities at Brampton View Care Home

Residents enjoyed a Christmas to remember this week, as the home pulled out all the stops with a multi-day celebration featuring festive treats, a visit from the North Pole, and high-energy live entertainment.

The festivities began on Christmas Eve with a "Cheers to Christmas" trolley service. Deputy Manager Cristina led the way, visiting every room in the home with a specially decorated drinks trolley. Residents were invited to choose their favourite festive tipple, from sherry to sparkling fizz, as they toasted to the holiday season and shared stories of Christmases past.

The excitement reached its peak on Christmas morning when the home welcomed two very special VIPs. Santa Claus, accompanied by his cheerful Elf, made a grand tour of the home, delivering hand-wrapped gifts to every resident. The surprise visit brought smiles and laughter to the hallways, ensuring that the magic of Christmas was felt by all.

To cap off the celebrations, the home hosted a live performance by the popular musical duo 2 of Diamonds, Rob and Sally. The entertainers provided a high-energy set of festive classics and timeless hits, which saw residents, staff, and visiting family members singing along and dancing in the lounge.

Cristina, Deputy Manager at Brampton View, said "Christmas is such a sentimental time for our residents, and we wanted to make sure every moment felt personal and joyous. From the quiet moment of a Christmas Eve toast to the high energy of the 2 of Diamonds performance, seeing the residents’ faces light up is what makes our jobs so rewarding. It truly felt like one big family celebration."

Staff got into the Christmas spirit by wearing their Christmas Jumper to start of the celebrations in the home.

Did you know the history of Christmas Jumper Day? It is celebrated on the 11th December every year. Organised by Save the Children UK this became a festive tradition to encourage people to wear their quirkiest Christmas jumpers to spread cheer. Save the children raise funds for charitable causes and this is one way they promote the "fun" in fundraising!

The event has been celebrated since 2012, and it’s a fun way to contribute to a good cause while enjoying the holiday spirit. If you would like to donate please click on the link: https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/.../how-to-pay-in-your...

Our Christmas Cake competition is coming up and residents are enjoying designing their own with various cookies and ribbon, Our lovely residents entered their own beautifully decorated cakes from around our communities and we wish them all luck in the competition.

Do you know the story behind "Krampus" and will you be on his naughty list this year While Santa rewards good children, Krampus the horned, half goat, half demon companion and from central European folklore is the dark counterpart. December 5th is known as Krampusnacht, his job is to punish the naughty children.

 

Thank you all so much for coming to our Christmas Fayre, it's safe to say everyone had a wonderful time! 

A special thank you to Leyla Holly for her beautiful Christmas songs which she sang to residents around the home, spreading the joy of Christmas! And to our wonderful stall holders for sharing their gorgeous creations! The afternoon really did bring joy to our home!

Our residents and staff were delighted with their purchases and hope to have all the stall holders back in the home for the Summer fete 

Kingsthorpe Grove Nursery Children shared their Christmas Party with us! It was so lovely to see the residents engaging with the children. Each one was presented with a gift to say thank you for their visits .. we all look forward to seeing you again in the New Year!

It was easy to see that the children and residents all had a very enjoyable time, with balloons, blow-up christmas frames, parcel games, Christmas gifts and many more fun activities including time for a Christmas story and song. 

Residents came together and enjoyed Tickled Pinks Christmas Pantomime - Musical Wonderland!

What better way to kick off Christmas than with a musical panto! So many songs sang, smiles and laughter, it was such a lovely morning for the residents who left with a spring in their step and a Christmas song in their hearts!!

Thank you so much to the two entertainers from Tickled Pink, you did amazingly well and our residents thoroughly enjoyed your visit. Wishing you a wonderful Christmas! 

We had a fantastic time visiting Moulton Secondary School this week! 

Our residents were delighted to attend the school's Christmas Pantomime, High School Musical. The students involved in the performance did an incredible job, and we want to congratulate them for their amazing talent, energy, and effort. 

It was truly a memorable outing, and we are grateful for the invitation. Well done to all the students involved!

Our lovely nurse Mande and her beautiful girls came into the home to bring everyone a hand delivered Christmas treat. 

What a beautiful thing our lovely Mande did, taking the time to individually pack each little Christmas box with treats and go throughout the home, where the girls handed them out. 

There was lots of love throughout the home and thanks of surprise. Huge warm hugs to Mande and her girls for there kindness shown to everyone at Brampton View. 

Thank you so much to Cogenhoe School children for visiting.. not only did they share their smiles and music but they also donated beautiful gifts AND a beautiful Hamper from Tesco!! We are super grateful and wish you all a very Merry Christmas and look forward to seeing you in the New Year!!

Enjoying a special celebration for International Men's Day this week at Brampton View! 
​We had a few of our fantastic male residents get together for a relaxed afternoon. They enjoyed a cold beer or a glass of wine while watching a classic replay of the 1966 World Cup Final! 
​It was so lovely to see them simply enjoying each other's company, relaxing together, and sharing conversations about the historic match all those years ago. Moments like these are truly special!