Activities at Hugh Myddelton House Care Home

Residents at Hugh Myddelton House in Southgate went loco celebrating Cinco de Mayo which takes place on 5th May every year. We watched videos of parades and celebrations in Mexico, travelled virtually to different historic sites in Mexico. We had a brilliant Mexican party with Mariachi music and traditional Mexican food including tacos, burritos and enchiladas.

What a fun and colourful afternoon.

Here at Hugh Myddelton House we are pleased to be able to offer a variety of types of visits to support safe opportunities for family and friends to be together. A loved one at Hugh Myddelton House can have dedicated visits in their bedroom, use of our visiting suite as well as spend time in our beautiful gardens with friends and families enjoying high tea or even a glass of fizz! If you or someone you know is looking for care, give us a call

Residents and staff at Hugh Myddelton care community celebrated Saint George's Day in style. Members of our team dressed up and recited interesting facts and told the story of Saint George.. We joined in a quiz and had a thoroughly enjoyable time. We finished the day with a Toast. Happy St Georges Day.

We were treated to a virtual tour of the wonderful underwater world of SEA LIFE London Aquarium, hosted by Senior Curator, James Wright and his expert team. SEA LIFE London Aquarium is home to more than 300 species and 4,000 creatures, including Gentoo Penguins, Sea Turtles and Seahorses, which are cared for by its dedicated team of 15 Aquarists. The shark tank alone is one million litres in volume and six metres deep and is home to five species of sharks – Sand Tigers called Bungle and Zippy, a Grey Reef Shark, Nurse Sharks, Tawny Nurse Shark and a shiver of Black Tip Reef Sharks as well as a Bowmouth Guitarfish called Betty.

James’ presentation featured getting up close and personal with SEA LIFE London Aquarium’s colony of Gentoo Penguins, residents were able to watch feeding time for Green Sea turtles and numerous sharks! 

James says: “It was wonderful to be able to show the Barchester residents some of the fantastic creatures we have at SEA LIFE London Aquarium, we are very proud of the work our brilliant teams do.  We were just so happy to be able to share our beautiful world beneath the waves with them.”

Residents and team members developed their creative skills in an amazing flowers with flair workshop. Residents were delighted with their arrangements and enjoyed the beautiful colours and fragrances. We also talked about garden's the the plant's and flowers we liked to plant. Hugh Myddelton is full of colour with the beautiful arrangements displayed around the home.

Residents and staff at Hugh Myddelton House marked World Health Day by taking part in different activities to promote good health.

Residents enjoyed a masterclass in preparing delicious fruit smoothies. We enjoyed walking in the sunshine in our beautiful garden and had lots of fun dancing at an Armchair Disco.