Activities at Hugh Myddelton House Care Home

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.