Activities at Leeming Bar Grange Care Home

Residents and staff at Leeming Bart Grange celebrated Mexican Independence Day in style by hosting a Mexican-inspired fiesta with mariachi music, cocktails and avocado juggling!

Every year on September 15th, the bells of every town square in Mexico sound to remember that in Dolores Hidalgo, a town in Mexico, in the early morning of the 16th of September 1810, Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a Catholic Priest known as Father Hidalgo, made the first cry for Independence from Spain who were the rulers at the time. So, between the 15th and 16th of September (Midnight of the 15th of September), Mexicans celebrate the moment of insurgency, the possibility, and the hope for Freedom in their country. It was the moment that defined their National identity

Residents enjoyed learning all about the occasion at our Mexican themed quiz, and got creative making some traditional clay pinch pots; which residents cannot wait to paint in eye-catching bold colours later this week! And of course we had to end the day with margaritas, tequila sunrises, guacamole and pico de gallo!

Residents had a fantastic time celebrating Roald Dahl Day this week with their wonderful little friends from Bedale Nursery. 

The children and residents enjoyed singing, games, Dahl storytime, and some yummy treats including 'Mr Twitt's Scary Hairy Cakes', 'Wonka Bars' & Fizzy Lifting Drinks!

Thank you so much to the team from the nursery for helping us to create a very special afternoon for our residents.

Residents at Leeming Bar Grange recently sank into relaxation as the melodious tones of Streisand played in the background, whilst being served a selection of wine, cheeses & delicious accompaniments. 

A firm favourite had to be the Rose Prosecco which was described as "superb" and "wonderful", along with oat cakes topped with plum chutney and goats cheese!

We look forward to our next soiree!

We celebrated Last Night of the Proms virtually with members of English National Ballet’s Philharmonic Orchestra, led by Music Director Gavin Sutherland.

We listened and danced along as members of the orchestra took us on a magical, musical journey. English National Ballet Philharmonic is made up of many of the country’s top musicians, and boasts considerable experience in all forms of music-making. With insights and anecdotes into what it takes to conduct an orchestra for a world-class ballet company, this special concert got our feet tapping, arms waving and hearts singing!

It was a wonderful experience, enjoyed by all.

Leeming Bar Grange care home, in Leeming Bar have recently welcomed back their little friends from Bedale Nursery.

Each week the children will be visiting Leeming Bar Grange in the gardens for an afternoon of fun, games, singing and storytelling! At their visit this week the children played games, and taught residents their favourite songs and vice versa. Including some old classics such as ‘ba ba black sheep’, and a lesser known classic ‘ba ba rainbow sheep’! 

Residents had a wonderful afternoon, but particularly one who used to be a teacher. It was a beautiful moment and she was brought to tears with the memories the children brought back. The resident expressed that "children are the best medicine", and the team cannot agree more. Residents and staff are looking forward to having their weekly visits and making more great fun and memories.

We had a lovely time joining Becca Clark and James Wylie – members of V&A Dundee’s exhibitions team – as they took us on a virtual tour of the museum’s incredible Scottish Design Galleries.

We were introduced to the wide range of unique objects at the galleries from architecture and engineering, jewellery and textiles to theatre and their fascinating stories.

And we were able to learn more about the importance of all objects in telling the rich and varied history of Scottish design.

It was a lovely talk, enjoyed by all.