Activities at Leeming Bar Grange Care Home

Our lounge was filled with music, laughter, and pure joy as we gathered for another wonderful community choir session! With the ever-talented Liz from Liz Latta's Music Matters at the keys, everyone sang along enthusiastically to some of their favourite uplifting classics. From toe-tapping tunes to heartfelt melodies; the magic of music filled the home!

Not only is singing incredibly enjoyable, it provides a meaningful opportunity to connect deeply with one another. The fondly known melodies evoke spirited memories, promoting reminiscence, movement, and some of the biggest smiles you could ever witness!

Our monthly community choir is open to all ages and abilities. Please do let us know if you would like more information on joining. A huge thank you to lovely Liz and to all who came along to join in the fun!       

We had a flippin' fantastic time during our Pancakes & PJs afternoon, all in support of Barchester's Charitable Foundation.

The team really whisked up a storm with delicious freshly made pancakes with a range of traditional and indulgent toppings.

Residents were thrilled to be invited to decide on a winner, sampling each of the creations. A huge thank you to our egg-cellent head judges, Doreen, Nina, and Maud, who made sure every pancake got the recognition it deserved.

The biggest well done to our Senior Carer Clare, who took the top spot with her flippin' delicious creation! Thank you to everyone who came along, donated, and made the day so sweet; we couldn’t have done it without you. You batter believe we’ll be doing it again!         

The home was filled with the wonderful aroma of spices and the sound of joyful voices as we celebrated Good Friday with a very special "Bun Appetit" Afternoon Tea! Residents came together to enjoy a spread of delicious treats; including a variety of toasted hot cross buns, hot cross bun trifle, and flavourful hot cross coffee!

A lovely afternoon of community and reflection as we shared stories and sang traditional hymns together.       

It was all dragons and roses all round, as residents and staff celebrated St George’s Day. Legend has it St George was a soldier in the Roman army who slayed a dragon and saved a princess, the anniversary of his death is celebrated as England’s national day.

In honour of the patron saint of England, staff and residents at the home marked the day with a delightfully British Pimm’s Picnic, filled with laughter, song, sunshine, and the best company!

Everyone enjoyed Pimm's a-plenty, alongside a delicious spread of British fare, whilst singing along to patriotic tunes; the perfect recipe for a memorable afternoon! The celebrations didn’t stop there, the home also proudly presented their very own “Keep Calm and Carry On” style awards, recognising resident’s unique personalities, kindness, and contributions that make the home so special.

In the lead up to Mother’s Day we were delighted to welcome Little Bear Nursery to the home for a very special morning of storytime, sing-alongs, bubbles, and plenty of cuddles! Moments like these remind us how special intergenerational friendships can be.

A huge thank you to Little Bear Nursery for brightening our day once again, we can’t wait to see you again soon!

Happy Mother's Day!    

What a heart-warming visit we had from the wonderful little ones from Little Bear Tiney Nursery. The residents and the children loved spending time-sharing stories, song, creativity, play, and, of course, enjoying plenty of little bear hugs together!

The wonderful little ones gifted beautiful little handmade clay flowers to residents as a special keepsake; such a thoughtful gesture that brought so many smiles!

A huge thank you to the team and little ones from Little Bear Nursery for bringing so much joy, laughter, and happiness to the home; we can’t wait to welcome you back again soon!         

Leeming Bar marked the 81^st anniversary of Victory in Europe Day in style by throwing a 1940s afternoon tea party to remember. The home was decorated in red, white and blue and residents and staff dressed up in their 1940s-inspired glad rags and enjoyed an afternoon of live musical entertainment from The Cherry Tones.

Head Chef Karen Garbutt whipped up a delicious selection of freshly-baked pastries, sandwiches, and cakes for the occasion, all washed down with pots of tea and a celebratory glass of fizz to mark the occasion.

Residents observed the national two minute silence and listened again to Churchill’s iconic speech accepting Germany’s surrender and an address from the Queen.  They reminisced about their memories of VE Day and watched clips of the celebrations that took place outside Buckingham Palace and all across London.

Spring has officially sprung; and so have our dance moves!

The home was alive with the joys of spring as we welcomed the fabulous Pete Goldup - The Silent Disco DJ into the home for another bloomin' brilliant silent disco!

Everyone hopped into spring, dancing like nobody was watching! From toe-tapping tunes to full-on boogie moments, the room was alive with laughter, music, and plenty of springtime cheer! It’s definitely safe to say spirits were in full bloom!

A huge thank you to DJ Pete for helping us blossom on the dance floor once again!

Here’s to many more moments that make our hearts spring with joy.      

Staff at Leeming Bar have taken part in a sponsored fun run to raise money for Leeming Bar Grange Resident’s Fund.

Staff had an egg-cellent time taking part in the 5k Northallerton Parkrun as part of the home’s 'Chicken Run' fundraiser. All in support of raising funds for some egg-stra special Easter treats for their wonderful residents! There were smiles, laughter, and a few speedy sprints along the way, and they even managed to answer the age-old question of who came first, the chicken or the egg! Despite ending up as roasted chickens and a fried egg, everyone did egg-cellently! 

As part of our International Women’s Day celebrations we enjoyed a fan-tastic dancing session!

Our lovely ladies danced gracefully with their beautiful, brightly coloured fans, filling the room with smiles, laughter, and a splash of vibrant colour!

It was such a joy to watch everyone moving to the music and enjoying the moment together. After the dancing, it was time for a little royal treatment! Our team stepped in to fan the ladies like the queens that they truly are! A perfect way to relax, laugh, and celebrate the incredible women in our home.

Thank you to everyone who joined in and made it such a special moment!      

The home was all a glow at our neon silent disco hosted by the ever wonderful Pete Goldup – The Silent Disco DJ.

Everyone had their glowsticks and tutus at the ready as we danced like nobody was watching, and sang like nobody was listening; especially with our headphones on! These special Bluetooth headphones mean everyone can enjoy the music in a way that’s meaningful to them; whether that’s showcasing moves on the dance floor, having a bedroom boogie, or taking a musical stroll through the home.

The smiles were glowing brighter than the neon lights; as always, it's glow big or glow home at Leeming! A HUGE thank you to DJ Pete for bringing musical magic once again!                 

This Easter we welcomed our loved ones and community into the home for an eggstra special Easter egg hunt!

From the thrill of the egg hunt to the quiet moments of connection, the weekend truly was "egg-stra" special.

A huge thank you to all who visited. It was lovely to see friends old and new. We hope to see you all again soon!    

This April we had a truly wonderful time celebrating two very special ladies, Alma and Olive! To celebrate these special occasions, we adventured to beautiful Butterfly World Ltd in Stockton on Tees!

Our nature-loving ladies were absolutely delighted as they explored the beautiful flora and fauna, fed the koi, and soaked up the magic of the rainforest surroundings.

The day was made even more special with a relaxed picnic together, followed by a beautiful butterfly-themed cake to celebrate in delicious style!

Happy birthday, Alma and Olive!            

LBG was alive with smiles and special moments as we celebrated our wonderful Mother's and Mother Figures!

Residents and loved ones spent time being pampered in preparation for our special Mother's Day lunch, courtesy of our very talented kitchen team who created a beautiful traditional roast dinner with all the trimmings, taking residents and loved ones back to those beautiful memories of celebratory family meals of times gone by.

Our wonderful ladies also received a very special request from 'Leeming Mini' Carson, who presented the ladies with a beautiful invitation to request the pleasure of their company at lunch.

Our lovely ladies were also treated to sweet treats to recognise everything Mother's and Mother Figures do to fill our lives with sweetness.

We would just like to say a huge thank you to those who came along today to make the day so wonderful and for allowing us to be part of your special day with your mother's & other figures.

We hope everyone had a fabulous Mother's Day!

We celebrated International Women’s Day with a truly special afternoon tea!

We were delighted to welcome a group of incredible women who are making such a positive difference in our community, including our Knit & Natter ladies, Lynne, Eva, and Jane, along with PCSOs Charlotte and Lucy from North Yorkshire Police, loved ones, and, of course, our beautiful residents. It was a wonderful opportunity for our residents and guests to come together, share stories, laughter and celebrate the strength, kindness and inspiration of women.

Visiting Activities Coordinator, Neil, from Highfield Care Home, very kindly shared his wonderful musical talent with everyone, serenading our ladies with their favourite hits of the decade, whilst also waiting on them hand and foot, ensuring everyone had bubbles and brews a-plenty!

As a heartfelt gesture, residents created keepsake empowerment boxes for each guest to take home; a small reminder of just how appreciated, inspiring and wonderful they truly are.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us to make the afternoon so special.