Activities at Leeming Bar Grange Care Home
Activities are an integral part of life at our care home. We want to ensure that the people we support have as much fun as possible during their time with us, so it’s important that our activities programme is created with the interests of residents in mind. Our skilled Activities Coordinators bring a certain uniqueness to the home that can’t be found anywhere else, and which is reflected in the activities they organise.
Kimberley Calvert
Hi my name is Kimberley, Senior Activities Coordinator, and here at Leeming Bar our life enrichment programme is varied, providing choice for our residents and incorporating their interests and hobbies. We all know that keeping active is important. We have created a wonderful culture within Leeming Bar, and we work together to give residents the best possible experience.
We are here to ensure that residents enjoy an environment that is both stimulating and socially active. We ensure the team knows each residents' preferences, so that we can deliver a person-centred program of events and activities. Essential to our homely feel is the strong relationships of trust we build with residents, and their families and friends.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
Read our brochure
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 Leeming Bar Grange Care Home
Yuletide Extravaganza!
Today the festivities continued with a fun-filled silent disco from Pete Goldup - The Silent Disco DJ!
The home was transformed into a discotheque as residents, loved ones, and the team danced their stockings off to their favourite Christmas and disco tunes!
Due to the fantastic bluetooth technology residents were also able to enjoy the disco experience from the comfort of their bedrooms; ensuring residents are able engage in a way that is most meaningful to them.
The biggest of thankyous to DJ Pete for another day of merriment!
Smiling's My Favourite!
As part of our Elf Day celebrations our multi-talented Head Chef Toni held a fantastically festive photoshoot!
Just look at those smiles! A huge thank you to our wonderful Toni for sharing her photography talents with us and capturing these beautiful moments!
Meeting the Reindeers
Across our homes we got into the Christmas spirit of things by joining a festive live virtual experience, led by Des and Kelly from Performing Pets.
Our residents were thrilled to meet the charming furry friends and get up close and personal with the reindeers.
We certainly learnt some interesting facts about the animals and had a fantastic time.
Christmas Fete
Staff, residents, relatives and the local community came together at Leeming Bar Grange care home in Leeming Bar to enjoy a wonderful enchanted Christmas Fete.
An afternoon of ethereal delights were enjoyed as harpist Georgina Wells played spellbinding melodies; whilst we got up close with a real life mini 'unicorn', browsed craft and gift stalls, entered competitions, and sampled a delicious buffet & homemade hot coco!
The team at Leeming Bar Grange care home would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who either manned a stall, donated a raffle prize or who came along to support the home. There was a fantastic atmosphere and in total the home raised over £170 which is brilliant.
Friday Funday!
We certainly 'raised the bar' with our prosecco & waffle bars!
Residents & the team were invited to join in a relaxed day of deliciousness with some choosing to spend the day in their favourite comfy cosy pyjamas!
We began our day with a relaxed brunch club where we created our own cocktails & mocktails whilst enjoying games of 'Name the Tune', which of course turned into a jovial sing along!
The delicious fun carried on into the afternoon with a pop up waffle bar where residents & the team indulged in scrumptious homemade waffles straight from the griddle, topped with everyone's favourite sweet treats; from fresh fruits & cream, to chocolate, marshmallows & ice cream.
We have never seen a jar of Nutella disappear quite so quickly!
We Plough the Fields & Scatter
We were very kindly visited by our good friend Rev'd Simon Moor from Bedale Benefice of Churches for a harvest themed Holy Communion
As always residents were thrilled to see Rev'd Simon's bright smile greeting them as they very thankfully received Holy Communion, before enthusiastically singing harvest hymns A big thank you to those who have kindly donated food items for Hambleton Foodshare as part of our Harvest Celebrations
And of course a huge thank you to Rev'd Simon for visiting us once again!
Upcoming events
Will Writing Seminar
We are delighted to be welcoming 'House of Wills' to Leeming Bar Grange to answer any questions and talk about the importance of having a Will in place.
Open Day at Leeming Bar Grange
We are delighted to be hosting an Open Day at Leeming Bar. Come along and meet the team and enjoy a tour of our wonderful home.
November Whats on!
Come and join in for our November Events and Activities. Everyone welcome.
Newsletter - Autumn edition
We hope you enjoy reading our latest newsletter, settle back with a cup of tea and enjoy reading!
Christmas Respite
Come and join in the festivities at Leeming Bar Grange. Lots of festive fun and food. Everyone welcome
Reminiscence Cafe
Come and join us for a cuppa and a chat. A great way to meet members of the local community. Everyone welcome.
Countdown to Christmas
Counting down the days to Christmas with a fun filled month ahead and we extend a warm invitation for you to join us - all welcome.
Merry Christmas!
Community Cafe
Join us for our monthly community cafe where we will also have some musical entertainment
Emergency Services - Take a break with us!
Calling all emergency services personnel - drop in and take a break on us. We will have hot drinks and sweet treats on offer.
Looking for a place to host a meeting?
For more information why not pop in and see what Leeming Bar Grange can offer you.
Volunteers - Could you make a difference?
We recognise the impact a Volunteer can make on the lives of our residents, do you have any spare time? For more information we'd love to hear from you.
