Activities at Crandon Springs Care Home

World renowned for being massive lovers of tea and biscuits, we celebrated national biscuit day here at Crandon Springs on our Memory Lane community.

The residents started the day with a biscuit baking masterclass, with Activities Coordinator Emily and keen cook and fantastic carer Tanya imparting some of the tricks of the trade to help make the delicious biscuits. The residents then enjoyed tasting their homemade treats with a cup of tea, whilst doing a biscuit themed quiz.

The chocolate digestive came out on top as the residents favourite, which would be yours?

This morning's armchair Pilates class was a fabulous start to the day, with plenty of residents joining in for their daily exercises.

At Crandon Springs, we host a variety of daily exercises as regular activity, including a mix of aerobic and strength-based exercises, can increase strength, mobility, flexibility and balance, whilst also having the benefit of increased energy.

These benefits help residents to maintain their independence, due to being better able to continue with day-to-day tasks and reducing the risk of falls and the serious injuries that they often result in.

Residents of Crandon Springs care home had a very special visit this week from….the Wells Mini Police!

The children from St Cuthberts School in Wells, along with local PCSO’s and school staff spent the morning with the residents. It was extremely heart warming to see everyone enjoying time in the gardens together, learning about the plants that the residents are growing, and also playing games in the lounge together. The Mini Police were a bundle of fun and everyone had a great time, with home being filled with joy and laughter all morning long. 

There were so many smiles on show, and with former teachers and members of the police amongst the residents it brought back plenty of memories and some wonderful stories were shared.

To everyone that came, thank you for the visit! The children are a credit to the school and are welcome back any time -the residents smiles went on well into the evening after you had you left!

Much loved residents Hilda and Anne took the opportunity during a break in the weather to enjoy a bit of fresh air and a flask of tea, whilst taking in some of the beautiful views on our doorstep and telling our activities team some wonderful stories of their past.

It turned out to be one to remember for many reasons, not least because they managed to find a four leaf clover! Our Activities Coordinator Emily is now pressing it to include in the next arts and crafts afternoon.

Local baker, Bob Burns MBE and founder of Burns the Bread, spent the morning here at Crandon Springs, providing cakes and entertainment the home’s delighted residents.

Many of the residents remembered Bob fondly as they were loyal customers of his, including Joy Gane (pictured) who Bob recognised immediately as she has had a weekly delivery from him for over 30 years!

Bob joined residents, friends and families of the home for a talk about all things baking on Thursday, amusing them with witty tales of his past, with residents and relatives also reminiscing with stories from their own childhood, favourite recipes and learning a few tricks of the trade from Bob during a Q&A session.

There was also a sweet surprise, with Bob treating everyone at the home, including residents, staff and visitors to a selection of his delicious cakes.

It was lovely to have Bob here for the day, he’s a bit of a local hero and is so generous with his time which he freely gives back to the local community and various charities. The residents were delighted that he was able to visit us, he drew quite the crowd. We all had a wonderful day and Bob will always be welcome come to see us again!

Celebrating Dementia Action Week at our care home was truly special.

Our residents and teams came together for a heartwarming reminiscing activity, sharing memories and lovely stories.

A virtual event was held at the home, which included a historical talk about Cadbury, a tour of the factory followed up by a fun quiz which residents, staff and our activities team took part in.

Thanks to the generous support of Cadbury UK, we received a delightful surprise – memory bar boxes filled with Dairy Milk bars wrapped in designs reflecting Cadbury rich 200-year history, as well a huge basket of Dairy Milk bars for all to share.

Everyone had a great time, whilst enjoying some delicious sweet treats.