Activities at Hugh Myddelton House Care Home
Activities are the cornerstone of a wholesome home experience and our Activities Coordinators are always putting their creative minds to the test by organising new and exciting social events for residents to partake in. Of course, we take into account the likes and dislikes of those we support, so if someone doesn’t feel like trying something new, there will always be something on offer to reflect their personal interests. For the people who may just prefer some peace and quiet instead, we also offer one-to-one time that can be enjoyed with a nice cup of coffee or just a simple chat – whatever they desire.
Gunel Bayramova
Hello my name is Gunel and I joined Barchester team 2020 promoted to Activities Coordinator in November 2022
I love spending time with the residents and getting to know them on personal level, this helps me to support residents to participate and enjoy all the activities in the home. I am really enjoying my role as an Activities Co-Ordinator at Hugh Myddelton House and look forward to meeting you soon.
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 Hugh Myddelton House Care Home
Easter Celebrations
We had a very busy time at Easter, we took part in a creative crafts workshop where we designed and hand painted for Easter baskets to decorate the home. With the assistance of our chef we made and baked hot cross buns the smell was a delicious as there taste. We also took part in a virtual quiz joined by 70 other Barchester care communities across they country and we enjoyed an amazing Easter feast with lots of chocolate goodies.
Celebrating all things Irish on St Patrick's day
We celebrated St Patrick’s Day by learning Irish dances, going on a virtual tour of Ireland and listening to Irish music. The home was decorated with shamrocks and everyone got dressed up in green to mark the day.
We all had a brilliant day, everyone enjoyed the festivities. We had a fantastic time dancing to Irish music, we toasted the day with a Guinness and sampled some lovely Irish whiskeys too.
International Women's Day
Residents and staff at Hugh Myddelton celebrated International Women’s Day with a variety of activities. Residents enjoyed talking about women in history who have made a positive difference in society. They also attended a live streaming event organized by Historic Environment Scotland to discuss the role of women in the Scottish Wars of Independence.
Magical moments and the magic table
Hugh Myddelton House has recently brought a bit of magic to residents by providing a new ‘Magic Table 360 and the Happiness Programme’ as a way to improve residents’ quality of life.
Designed and manufactured in the UK, the Magic Table 360 uses interactive games to connect residents with staff and with each other, and research shows it improves the wellbeing of people living with dementia. Using interactive light projections, the Magic Table 360, which can be played independently or in a group, stimulates movement by inviting participants to take part in all sorts of different fun activities such as popping bubbles, playing the piano, colouring in pictures, sweeping leaves or interacting playfully with fish. Games are rich in colour, movement and detail, and allow people of all ages to play in a safe and comfortable environment.
The Magic Table 360 is portable so it can be used wherever residents feel most comfortable, it can be projected onto the floor, ceiling, walls, a whiteboard or even the bed. The Happiness Programme allows for a range of games that change seasonally and have country-specific versions covering 14 different categories, so there will always be something new for residents to try.
Pancake Day
Hugh Myddelton has marked this year’s Pancake Day with lots of pancakes, serving them up with sweet and savoury fillings for all the eager residents and staff. Residents were delighted to share their secret to the best pancakes and to vote the best topping and combination.
Valentine's Day
Hugh Myddelton was filled with flowers, cards and sweets in celebration of St Valentine’s Day. Residents and staff celebrated the day of love by creating heart-shaped decorations to decorate the home and photo frames for their loved ones, baking heart cookies and gifting each other home-made sweets, cakes and treats.
