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
Celebrating Disney!
16th October marked not only Disney's 100th anniversary but also World Food Day so what better way to celebrate than by combining the magical world of Disney & flavours from around the world!
Residents, loved ones, & the team sampled a range of Disney inspired delicacies from Hakuna Matata Cocktails, 'Elephant Ear' pastries, 'Spoon Full of Sugar' cake bites, Mickey biccys, pumpkin spice cafe au lait, and Carribbean prawn cocktail; to Gulab Jamun; a popular Indian dessert and 'poison' apples!
Whilst sampling these delights we enthusiastically sang along to all the old classics and reminisced fondly of how Disney has been a part of our lives throughout the decades
We certainly were whistling whilst we worked!
Barchester Care Awards - We're Winners!
The Activities Coordinator of the Year award recognises the commitment of our staff in organising engaging lifestyle opportunities for residents and patients. Mandy Macara, Head of Marketing, presents the award for Activities Coordinator of the Year 2023 to Kimberley Bentley Colvert from Leeming Bar Grange Care Home. Congratulations!
Home host Macmillan Coffee Morning
Staff and residents at Leeming Bar Grange in Leeming Bar held a charity coffee morning and bake sale on 29th September to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Having a coffee morning is the perfect chance to catch up over a cuppa and a slice of something delicious for a great cause. The money raised helps everyone with cancer to live life as fully as they can.
Shiver Me Timbers!
Ahoy me hearties! It was all hands on deck as we celebrated International Talk Like a Pirate Day! (Arrr there be a day for everything!)
Shipmates & Seadogs set voyage on their day by singing sea shanties and preparing for the drunken sailors by whipping up some rum truffles!
The merriment continued into the afternoon as we yohoho'd with a bottle of rum at our swashbuckling silent disco hosted by Pirate Pete Goldup - The Silent Disco DJ
With bellies full of grub & grog, and doubloons a plenty me maties be sleeping well!
Birthday Celebrations!
It was all aboard the birthday bus as resident Richard was surprised with an outing to his old stomping ground of Marske-by-the-Sea!
Richards and his friends were treated to a trip down memory lane by driver Ken who gave a tour of all Marske has to offer, before parking up for a birthday picnic overlooking the sea. Richard was brought to tears as all his fond memories flooded back
Seeing how it was a very special day it seemed only right for our Yorkshire gent and his friends to be treated to quite possibly the tastiest pies in town from Taylor's Butchers & Cafe! And of course the day wouldn't be complete without an incredible birthday baked by chef Karen!
A lovely day for an even lovelier gent! A huge happy birthday Richard!
A Trip Down Memory Lane
This September the lovely Margaret and her son had their wish granted to visit the beautiful market town of Helmsley. Margaret and her son have very fond memories of living and working in Helmsley and wished to take a trip down memory lane together.
Together we enjoyed some of the wonderful experiences Helmsley has to offer; from delicatessens, fish & chips, boutiques, traditional dairy ice cream, stone architecture, old fashioned sweeties, market stalls, and friendly pooches!
We were incredibly lucky to receive a guided tour of Margaret's previous workplace; Feversham Arms Hotel & Verbena Spa courtesy of hotel manager Ingo. A huge thank you to Ingo and his wonderful team who all took time to spend time with Margaret to fondly reminisce .
A big thank you to Margaret and her son for sharing fond memories with us and showing us around such a lovely little town.
Upcoming events
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.
