Activities at Denmead Grange Care Home
We understand that the people we support have passions and interests that could be difficult to pursue after moving into a care home – but that doesn’t mean we won’t encourage them to try! Some hobbies can define a person, so our activities team is dedicated to ensuring that everyone we support is able to do what makes them happy to the best of their abilities. Social events are organised with individual tastes in mind and with the idea that residents have the opportunity to try new and exciting things.
Vicky Burgess
Being Head of life enrichment is not a job it is a passion. Vicky has been working in the health and social care sector for 23 years. Vicky has already been working at Denmead Grange for a year as a valued Senior Carer. Vicky already has extensive knowledge about the home and our residents which means she already has an insight into what the resident enjoy. Vicky is looking forward to her role as she believes that Life Enrichment is a truly rewarding role where she can ensure everyday is meaningful to the people we care for. My aim is to ensure that our residents get to continue doing the things they love, trying new things and extending their skills and knowledge. My goal each day is to bring enjoyment, laughter and smiles to everyone at Denmead Grange!
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 Denmead Grange Care Home
Dougie’s 90th
We believe every birthday is special and should be celebrated.
This wonderful young man was 90 today so obviously we had a shindig for him! We were joined by his lovely daughter and residents. He couldn’t believe he was 90, he thought he was 100!
We sang along to his favourite Dean Martin songs and had a wonderful time eating the delicious food prepared by our incredible kitchen team.
Painting and Prosecco
Prosecco and painting on the decking making the most of the beautiful sunshine.
Some painted the beautiful flowers borrowed from our reception while others free styled and did their own design. Each painting was unique and prompted wonderful conversations. The concentration along with the prosecco made it very interesting!
It was a wonderful afternoon of laughter and chats and has been requested for a repeat performance.
Our Wimbledon
We celebrated our very own Wimbledon.
We had a game of balloon tennis, which is always a big hit full of laughter as we try to keep the balloon off the floor.
In the afternoon thanks to Chef Craig we watched the tennis while enjoying strawberries and cream and a glass of pimms!
Game Set and Match to Denmead Grange.
D-Day Party
We all enjoyed a wonderful Afternoon Tea Party to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
The residents, staff, relatives and friends all enjoyed dressing up and listening to the fabulous 1940s themed singing from Nathalie Gunn - Performer.
Our life enrichment team decorated the home and the Chef and his team provided a delicious afternoon tea.
This was a wonderful way to mark such an important day!
D-Day
D-Day was a memorial day but especially meaningful to many of our wonderful residents, one in particular Bea, who is 100 years young this year.
Bea proudly served in the WAF and was invited as a special guest to lay a wreath alongside Councillor Paula Langford Smith during the local service.
Bea wore her original uniform with her well- deserved medals with honour.
Bea was greeted by many who could not believe some of the stories she shared, this was a truly humbling experience to be part of.
Bea said herself it was an absolute honour to represent the WAF but also pay respect to all of the service men and women. Bea said that days like today are to celebrate but carries sadness for the friends she lost along the way and this we must remember.
A beautiful day for a family picnic
For a change the sun was shining, so we made the most of it and had a family picnic! What a wonderful afternoon it was. We enjoyed a delicious buffet prepared by our kitchen team, listened to some great songs from years gone by and watched children play on the lawn. It was fabulous to see so many families come together. The feedback we received was overwhelming. We are looking forward to the next one!
