Activities at Cubbington Mill Care Home
Our teams are trained to enrich the lives of residents through stimulating the mind, body and soul, and taking the time to learn about each person to ensure everyone receives support that adds enrichment to their life. The activities encourage interaction on a one to one basis, in small groups, in large groups and some are designed for the whole home including staff to be involved in.
We are registered with the National Activity Providers Association (NAPA) which ensures we are able to achieve and continually progress to enhance the quality of life for those we support in the home. We provide entertainers such as singers, musicians, magicians, puppeteers, poets and dancers. We also have regular exercise classes and arts and craft classes. Relatives and visitors will be able to see what me make in these classes on display around the home. We have regular trips out on the mini bus to visit garden centres, enjoy high tea, visit the butterfly farm and spend the day at the zoo with a picnic. We encourage the local community, schools, colleges and relatives to come and join us for activities, tea and cake and to visit to share their skills as much as possible.
Staff from across the home are always willing to help and share their knowledge and skills across a whole range of activities we have had everything from carers preforming Bollywood style dancing to cooking classes from the chef. We feel activities are a vital part of the residents lives to ensure they are stimulated mentally and entertained.
Rose Tucker
Hi my name is Rose and I am the activities coordinator at Cubbington Mill!
I have been working in care since I was 17 and very passionate about my role, always trying to do bigger & better. I am one of Cubbington Mills Dementia Champions. I'm very privileged to work with the wonderful people and residents at Barchester's Cubbington Mill and hope we all make some lovely memories together! I LOVE to find out about residents interests & hobbies through tools like the “Getting To Know Me Booklets”.
We are always open to new ideas. If you would like to get involved in any of our Life Enrichment activities or have a skill, or project you'd like to share with our residents, please click here to contact me direct. New entertainers and community links are always welcome.
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 Cubbington Mill Care Home
Resident Ambassador Wish Fulfilled!
Resident Ambassador John wished on a star for a trip to Coombe Abbey Park. He hadn’t visited since before Covid and was blown away by the beautiful scenery all over again. John invited residents Peter and Chris, who he dines with, to come along on the trip with Volunteer Glenda.
We made ourselves comfortable in the coffee shop and shared stories of times in our childhood being in Guides and Scouts. We fed the ducks, enjoyed watching the children and dogs running in the sun and fields, finally heading back for lunch. A lovely day was had by all! John thanked Rose for making his wish such an enjoyable experience.
Nutrition and Hydration Week
The week aims to highlight, promote and celebrate improvements in the provision of nutrition and hydration – whether locally, nationally or globally. It offers an opportunity to work with the fantastic chefs that we have, and enhance the mealtime experiences that we provide.
We wanted to take this time to share with you some moments of how Cubbington Mill celebrated Nutrition & Hydration week, which took place from Monday 17th March–Sunday 23rd March.
On Monday you will have seen a mischievous Leprechaun serving pastries to our residents for a Brilliant Breakfast. On Tuesday, the kitchen team supported residents to have a Super Supper. On Wednesday, residents, relatives, staff and friends got together for a good old piece of homemade cake and cuppa, reminiscing together over childhood memories and current affairs, for a Global Talking Tea Party. On Thursday, residents were encouraged to have our drink of the day, decaff tea and utilise the hydration stations dotted around the home for Thirsty Thursday. On Friday, our Hostess with the mostesst served delicious varieties of fresh fruits for Fruity Friday. On Saturday, Peripatetic Chef Marcin created delicious smoothies to be enjoyed for a Simple Smoothie Saturday. And then finally, on Sunday, after a healthy, hydrating week, we treated ourselves to sundaes, for a Lazy Sundae Afternoon!
Fruit Kebabs Sale
Rose has taken part in a fruit kebab sale to raise money for Myton Hospice. Rose will be skydiving for Myton Hospice on Saturday 26th April, and because of this fundraising event, has now raised all the money needed! Residents Pat and Gisela, their relatives, staff member Angela and friends were all very supportive and were there to cheer on Rose and wish her well.
Rose said: “Taking part in this sale has been a huge amount of fun and everyone at the home has been behind me all the way. It’s for such an important cause. I’m very glad to be able to do my bit to raise further awareness and money for the charity. Residents can’t quite believe what a thrill seeker I am, for willingly agreeing to jump from a plane. It’s certainly made them all laugh! ”
Rose raised a grand total of £46 in total £471, by selling fruit kebabs and receiving donations which has all been donated to Myton Hospice.
A wish fulfilled!
For resident Pat, known as 'Smiley Pat', it's the 'simple things' in life to keep her happy. Pat simply wished for a garden centre trip with a lovely warming coffee, so that's exactly what Rose and Evie did. Evie is completing her college placement hours at Cubbington Mill on Thursdays.
Evie and Rose wandered around the garden centre with residents Pat, Patsy and Stan. They all enjoyed a game of dominoes, luxury hot chocolate and spreading the love with a homemade heart shortbread biscuit!
Pat thanked Rose for her kindness in creating a special morning. On a separate note, we will absolutely be returning to Smiths Garden Centre in Bagington, as their service was warm, welcoming, accommodating and, most importantly, 5 stars all round!
Resident Ambassador Fulfilment
Resident Ambassador Cheryl, wished on her star for a trip to Coventry Cathedral, and although we were promised an Organ Recital, we didn't quite get that, but had an extra special chance to reminisce together.
Resident Queenie told her story to residents Stan and Cheryl of The Queen's visit and distribution on Maundy Money in the 60s, (we managed to find photos online of this event). Cheryl told residents of her time at primary school where all the children paid a penny for the stained-glassed windows. These very pennies have been placed into the aisle. All the residents roamed the beautiful Cathedral in awe, lighting candles for loved ones no longer with us. A very special afternoon indeed.
Residents left the trip over the moon to have actually not heard the organ but each other’s memories instead! We start the 80-day countdown when we return for the organ recital (fingers and toes crossed)!
Australia Day!
We all marked Australia Day in style with Australian-themed activities, including a virtual tour down under, of Sydney Opera House and Sydney harbour.
We also looked at Aboriginal art and, of course, had a Zoom video call with our lovely Laura, who emigrated there last year with her family. Residents gathered in the communal lounge alongside staff who sent Laura their love, which we all really enjoyed!
Resident Ambassador Cheryl, showed Laura the Koala bought for her all the way from Australia. And of course, no celebration is complete without some Australian tunes and a quiz. What a fantastic day!
