Activities at Kingswood Court Care Home

This month at Kingswood Court, we embraced a bit of festive magic with a Halfway to Christmas celebration! Our wonderful chef, Lee, treated everyone to a traditional Christmas dinner, complete with all the trimmings.

The dinning room was filled with laughter, joy, and the warm spirit of togetherness as residents and staff enjoyed the delicious food and great company. It was a truly special occasion that brought back fond memories of Christmases past – and left us all looking forward to the festive season ahead.

At Kingswood Court, we love making our residents feel special – and this month we were honoured to celebrate a truly incredible milestone as our wonderful Joyce turned 108! To mark this remarkable birthday, we threw Joyce a 1920’s themed party, complete with a delicious high tea and buffet fit for the occasion. Residents, staff, and family joined in to make the day extra special, dressing up and enjoying plenty of treats, raising a toast to Joyce’s incredible life and all of her wonderful stories. 

Joyce was absolutely over the moon with her celebrations – from the vintage decorations to the laughter and music that filled the room. Seeing her surrounded by friends, family and her Kingswood Court community was a beautiful reminder of how special moments like these mean so much to everyone here. It was an unforgettable day for an unforgettable lady – and we’re so proud to have made her 108th birthday one she’ll always remember.

At Kingswood Court, every Monday our residents gather in the dining room together to play an afternoon of Bingo. For our residents, it’s not just about winning – it’s about spending time together, sharing stories, and keeping minds active in a relaxed social setting. Bingo has been a long favourite for many of our residents, so keeping this tradition alive at Kingswood Court means a lot. 

It’s a wonderful way to start the week off, bringing smiles and a sense of achievement, and those all important moments of connection that makes life here feel like home. At Kingswood Court, we’re proud to offer simple pleasures like Bingo alongside a wide range of other activities, helping our residents feel engaged, valued, and part of our warm, caring community – every single week. 

There’s nothing quite like a good pamper session – our lovely ladies couldn’t agree more. Many of them once enjoyed a regular trip to the salon, so we brought the experience that they loved so much to them.

From relaxing treatments to a fresh blow-dry, it was a day of well-deserved indulgence that brought back fond memories sitting in the salon chair and being truly cared for.

It’s these thoughtful touches that help our residents feel confident, relaxed, and right at home.

When Pat and Ann shared their love of baking, we knew it was time to get the rolling pins out. Together, we made a batch of delicious jam tarts – a sweet treat that brought back fond memories of baking for their loved ones.

It’s moments like these that turn simple activities into something special, making Kingswood Court feel truly like a home.

At Kingswood Court, we’re always looking for ways to enhance the everyday for our residents – and our latest addition has done that. We’re delighted to share that we’ve recently opened our very own bar, nestled alongside our inviting ground floor café and restaurant.

Since its opening, the new space has quickly become a favourite gathering spot for many of our residents. Everyone has been enjoying freshly cooked meals from the kitchen, refreshing drinks, and the opportunity to socialise in a relaxed, stylish setting. 

For our residents, these shared dining experiences go far beyond food and drink. They create moments of joy, connection, and familiarity – the kind of meaningful moments we believe make the difference.

After months of dedicated rehearsal our Carol Concert was nothing short of magical! Our Residents rehearsed diligently for three months for the concert, showcasing dedication and talent.

The concert was enriched by Joyce, our remarkable 107 year-old Resident whose contribution and enthusiasm was inspiring. 

Our Residents inspiring performance touched hearts, attracting many families who gathered to celebrate and cherish this beautiful display of community and joy. 

We had an absolutely fabulous time at our Christmas Party! 

The room was filled with laughter and joy as residents indulged in a delicious buffet prepared by our Head Chef Lee. The atmosphere came alive with live music, setting the perfect mood for ballroom dancing led by the a very talented duo, Terry and Jenny. 

Smiles, twirls, and cheerful chatter filled the air. And to top it off, we also had a fun Christmas photo shoot - aren’t our Residents the most photogenic?! Another unforgettable celebration for our residents!

Kingswood Court goes Strictly Come Dancing! 

We invited Terry and Jenny, retired ballroom dancers to show us their best moves! Bringing classical dancers to our care home fosters joy, cultural enrichment and emotional connection. 

Our mission is to enhance residents 'mental well-being, evoke cherished memories and encourage physical engagement through rhythmic appreciation and that’s exactly what happened when Jenny and Terry did by showing us how to dance Samba and Fox Trot! 

Several of our residents were tapping their feet, clapping and cheering on two amazing dancers! Our lovely visitors are the prime example that age is just a number!

Our Residents had a delightful visit to Cadbury Garden Centre. They enjoyed strolling through the vibrant displays, admiring Christmas decorations that filled the space with charm. 

After exploring, they gathered in the cosy restaurant, where they savoured delicious snacks and shared laughter. 

The trip left us with happy memories of a wonderful day out in such a welcoming setting. One of our residents said “Well, that was a day to remember!”. 

We are already making plans for our next visit!

We have some new special residents who have joined us at Kingswood Court who are proving to be very popular! Our four budgies have been keeping our residents entertained with their antics and providing lots of enjoyment. The residents will be taking part in a Name the Budgie competition and placing their suggestions in a hat which will be drawn out at random. Margaret, one of our residents has said “ They’re lovely and relaxing to watch. They give me something to look forward to.”

On October 3rd we celebrated World Poetry Day with a creative competition! Residents and staff put their writing skills to the test and created their own poems or selected their favourite famous poems. We held a party and all the lovely poems were read out. Everyone worked so hard, but our overall winner was Susan, one of our residents who created a comical poem about daily life at Kingswood Court. Congratulations to Susan!

The residents have been busy baking delicious cupcakes and muffins. They helped to measure out the ingredients and mixed it all together.

Once they were baked we practised our piping skills – it was very sticky! We then decorated the cakes with lots of sweet treats.

Later in the day the residents enjoyed their creations with a nice cup of tea.

We went on an outing to Grimsby Farm and loved seeing all the animals. It was a bit chilly but the sun shone and we enjoyed a drink and a piece of cake at the café before going on a stroll around the farm looking at all the animals. It was a lovely day!

Our lovely resident Joyce celebrated her 107th birthday in style earlier this month with the help of hundreds of people around the world who sent her birthday cards. Surrounded by close friends, residents and staff at Kingswood Court, Joyce was delighted to celebrate her special day with everyone. She was very touched by everyone’s kindness and had a lovely word to all. Sharing her secret for such a long life, she said: “Work hard and live well, that is what I did.”

Thank you to everyone who answered her appeal to get Joyce 107 cards on her special day!