Activities at Harton Grange Care Home

Residents across our homes and hospitals had a fantastic time with vocal coach Dan Cooper from Biiah as he led an amazing sing-a-long session for residents to enjoy. Residents who joined the event were able to learn different techniques as they sang the famous ‘I Can See Clearly Now’ by Jimmy Cliff and ‘Here Comes the Sun’ by The Beatles. Across our homes there were smiles and laugher all around. The session was such a success and was great for the mind, body and soul.

We had a brilliant time across our services with Harrogate Skills 4 Living as they took us on a wonderful virtual visit to their Harrogate Chocolate Factory.

Residents were thrilled to discover details about the chocolate-making process and the fascinating journey from bean to bar, all while enjoying some delicious sweet treats.

The Factory aims to employ people with learning disabilities and autism, involving them in all parts of the process, from sorting and roasting the beans to packaging and sales. The experience was truly enjoyed by all who joined this event.

We continue to celebrate a varied life enrichment programme and across our services we linked up with other Barchester care homes and hospitals up and down the country for some interactive Beat the Clock games.  

Our residents truly enjoyed solving word puzzles, conundrums and mathematical problems as part of Barchester’s very own game show series.

Everyone who joined had a fantastic time and enjoyed some friendly competition.

Georgia from Tails ‘N Snails  put a lot of smiles on our residents' faces with her wonderful pets, some of them rescued. One of the most attraction was Gizmo, still a hoglet (the African hedgehog), so cute and full of energy.  Norma and Dot loved to touch the Royal Python and for Maureen it brought back lovely memories. Nancy and Teresa just adored the hoglet and enjoyed to touch the rabbit and Ruby, the tortoise.

Jean was so thrilled to see the Guinea pigs. As these pets were just taken in Tails ‘N Snails  care, they didn't have a name yet and jean decided to give them names: Brian and Jimmy. Alice was happy to see them again as they visited us last year.

International Women's Day is a very important event to celebrate every women for their fantastic achievements, legacy and courage to fight for a fairer and better world. Audrey, Dot and our kitchen team Joy and Liz (helped by Matthew and myself) went to the Sutton Hall in South Shields to mark the International Women's Day together with a very warm community gathered by Bright Future Charity. It was a beautiful evening to see our team sharing their skills (knitting, crocheting) with the new generations. Audrey and Dot spent days knitting, sometimes together. We didn't dance as others did, but we enjoyed to have a great time together celebrating this wonderful day, International Women's Day.

Ammina asked to have an afternoon out, in a garden centre, and invited her friend Moira to come along.

We enjoyed an afternoon tea with chocolate gateau and cheese scone. Ammina said this is her way to celebrate Mother's day and is looking forward to see her daughters.