Activities at Cubbington Mill Care Home
Every day we run different activities throughout our home. The activities are designed and adapted to each individuals personal needs. The activities are designed to mentally and physically stimulate the people we care for and also to enhance their life skills and feelings of purpose and self-worth. 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.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
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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
Gentleman’s Club
Our new Gentlemen’s Club has been an absolute success with our residents. The men have been meeting every Tuesday afternoon in the quiet area for a catch up over a pint of beer.
It is important for residents to feel a sense of community in the home and make meaningful friendships. Every Tuesday afternoon our gents have been sharing memories of growing up in the 1950’s, listening to their favourite songs and playing classic pub games. In their latest session they had a go at playing dominos, for many of them it had been years since their last game!
We would love to see some local faces at our next Gent’s Club, if this is something you would be interested in, please let us know by emailing Cubbington.Activities@Barchester.com
Cubbington Mill Welcomes Volunteer Harry
Say Hello to volunteer Harry who recently joined residents for a week of volunteering to support him in his medical science studies – wow!
Throughout the week Harry sat down with residents and learnt all about their lives, reminiscing and talking through their memories. They also had a chance to test their knowledge as they learnt all about Harry’s university studies and what it takes to become a doctor. Harry helped to support the activities in the home and our male residents particularly appreciated a new face at their Tuesday Gent’s Club.
A massive thank you to Harry for dedicating his time to residents at Cubbington Mill and showing genuine compassion and a strong desire to help others, we hope to see you here again in the future.
Have you ever thought about volunteering? You may have a particular skill, such as singing, crafts or yoga, which you want to use to improve the lives of others. You may prefer to offer companionship to residents and come along regularly to sit and chat with people who may not usually receive frequent visitors. There are endless ways to get involved!
Wright Hassall Solicitor Seminar
Residents recently gathered for a seminar hosted by Tracy Ashby from Wright Hassall LLP. Tracy discussed with residents Wills, Estate Planning and Power of Attorney. They also had a chance to discuss their individual worries or concerns.
Grandparents Day
Here at Cubbington Mill, we had a lovely time marking National Grandparents Day. Some of our residents spent the day reminiscing about their grandparents, and others remembered the moment when they were first told they were going to be a grandparent.
We organised a reminiscing poetry session, where everyone shared stories and photos of their grandparents, grandchildren, and parents to help prompt happy memories. We created a wonderful poem embodying these memories. Residents received wonderful handmade cards from the children of Caterpillar Nursery, which made the day even more special and in return recorded a video of reading out loud the story of ‘Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy’ written by Lynley Dodd.
The Oddfellows
The team at Cubbington Mill recently joined The Oddfellows at their Leamington Oddfellows Hall for Macmillan Coffee Morning. Head Chef, Oliver Hopkins, baked a delicious carrot and walnut cake for the team to sell alongside their own bakes and raffle aiming to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
General Manager, Dimpho Kavanagh, Deputy Manager, Paula Jufa and Activities Coordinator, Hannah Fawcett enjoyed speaking to members about their positive experiences and the recent events happening within the society. We look forward to bringing along residents of Cubbington Mill Care Home to future activities at the hall and hope that this is the beginning of a wonderful friendship.
Wine Tasting
We had a lovely time joining Hospitality Manager, Christophe Noel, and special guests, Lee Isaacs and Nick Parker from Unity Wines and Spirits – as they introduced us to wine tasting techniques, the history of wine and wine making, as well as consumer attitudes.
Our residents had the opportunity to try a variety of wines from sparkling and white to rose and red, alongside a selection of delicious treats.
