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
Cookies & Coco
Our festive celebrations saw residents & the team enjoy an indulgent array of hot chocolate & cookies!
There was something to suit all tastes from mince pie, chocolate & caramel, ginger, oat & raisin cookies to classic butter shortbread
It must be said however that head chef Toni's classic homemade chocolate chip cookies were the cream of the crop!
Brrrr-illiant Baking!
During the festive period residents partook in some delicious creativity! In keeping with our Winter Wonderland theme this year residents created a beautiful snowscape to enter into the annual Barchester cake decorating competition to be in with a chance of winning a prize!
It's snow secret that our residents are absolutely brrrr-illiant! I'm sure you will agree our residents did a fantastically festive job!
Christingle Service
We were very lucky to have been treated to our own little Christingle service led by St Gregory's Michelle Dearlove.
Michelle guided the residents in making their Christingles whilst discussing the significance of each aspect; bringing back many memories of Christmas time for residents.
A huge thank you to Michelle once again for bringing joy to our residents.
A virtual trip to Donkey Sanctuary
Across our services, Residents enjoyed a fantastic virtual tour of the Donkey Sanctuary Manchester. Residents were thrilled to meet the lovely herd of donkeys, including Henry and his best friend Tiny Tim and to learn more about their every day care. They were introduced to the sanctuary’s work and the impact they make to the lives of donkeys in need worldwide. The virtual experience was truly enjoyed by all.
Children in Need
Residents & staff at Leeming Bar Grange in Leeming Bar held their own pyjama party to raise money for Children in Need. Taking place this year on Friday 18 November, Children in Need raises money to help support local charities and projects which are providing essential frontline help to children and young people in communities throughout the UK.
Residents & the team supported this fantastic cause by donning their comfy cosy PJs to dance & sing to their hearts content at the homes karaoke party. Along with playing fun games from ‘Bear Pong’, Pudsey bowling, and delicious homemade refreshments.
Bewitching tricks and spooky treats
Barchester’s Leeming Bar Grange care home, in Leeming Bar was a den of ghoulish activity as the home’s spooky Halloween silent disco got in to full swing. Residents and staff got in to the spirit of things by baking devilishly delicious homemade cakes & designing Halloween decorations to create a spooktacular atmosphere for their silent disco. A favourite of the home; DJ Pete Goldup, came along to host a ghoulishly great Halloween themed afternoon of hits! Residents, loved ones & the team donned their witches hats & capes to dance away to the likes of The Monster Mash & The Time Warp!
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.
