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
Games Afternoon
Dominos, connect four and draughts were the games of choice in our most recent games session. We had a lovely time chatting about the games we would all play as children with our families.
Flying the Flags
We've been really getting into the spirit of the game recently and have displayed all of the flags of the World Cup qualifying countries in the reception area. Residents, staff and visitors are having great fun trying to name all of them. Some of them bring back memories of holidays and experiences gone by, which is great to talk about over a coffee.
By The Sea
Residents were able to enjoy fun in the sun whilst enjoying a seaside themed picnic in the garden. We enjoyed cold desserts in the garden where residents were able to enjoy our beautiful blooming garden that our gardener tends to with his green thumb. Residents reminisced on beach visits in their youth, including Blackpool, Skegness and Western Super Mare being the most popular.
Dominoes Session
Our weekly dominoes sessions are very popular and can become very competitive. This game help to keep residents' minds active and their communication skills flowing. We enjoy having a chat and reminiscing whilst playing.
Open Day
Cubbington Mill residents, staff and visitors had a great time celebrating Frank’s 100th birthday with a swinging '60s open day event.
Triple Celebrations
One of our Senior Carers, Maria, is retiring after being with us for over 20 years. Pauline, our Administrator, is also celebrating 15 years of service with Barchester, and Angela, who works on our domestic team is celebrating 25 years of service with us. General Manager, Glynis, presented each of them with flowers and gifts from the home and congratulated them all.
Upcoming events
Countdown to Christmas
Take a look at all of the wonderful festive events and activities throughout December. Please feel free to join our celebrations. Contacts us for more information.
Countdown to Christmas
Take a look at all of the wonderful festive events and activities throughout December. Please feel free to join our celebrations. Contacts us for more information.
