Activities at Leeming Bar Grange Care Home

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.     

This February the home was filled with warmth as we celebrated love in all its beautiful forms this Valentine’s Day! The day reminded us that love isn’t just romantic, it's kindness, companionship, memories, and simply being there for one another.

To our wonderful residents, families and team; thank you for making our home such a caring and joyful place every single day; sending love to all.        

We have recently brought a new splash of colour to residents’ lives by installing a digital ‘Lifesize Happi Table’ which brings with it a whole new world of interactive possibilities.

The Happi Table is a versatile digital platform that uses all kinds of interactive games and apps to connect people with each other, their family members and friends, all while stimulating movement and cognitive activity. The Happi Table can be used individually or as a group, residents are invited to play all kinds of games, take part in activities and classes, quizzes, brain training and sensory apps, connect with others via Zoom, watch films and TV programmes, listen to music, the possibilities really are endless.  It is a great way to spark discussions, get everyone up and dancing, debating, reminiscing, the Happi Table is rapidly becoming everyone’s favourite piece of kit.

We were thrilled to welcome a very special visit from Little Bear Tiney Nursery to celebrate National Hug Day! The home was filled with smiles, laughter and love as residents enjoyed singing, playing, and sharing lots of cuddles with the little ones!

Not only did our visitors give the best real hugs, they also crafted beautiful keepsake hugs for our residents to treasure and keep close

A huge thank you to Little Bear Nursery for bringing so much joy, warmth and magic to our day!

Sending virtual hugs to all our friends and loved ones.     

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!    

We recently took a lovely outing on the home's mini bus to Thirsk Garden Centre as requested by residents!

Everyone enjoyed browsing the beautiful displays and seasonal wares, and after a little retail therapy, residents made their way to the beautiful café.

Surrounded by twinkling lights and a wonderfully relaxing atmosphere, residents sank into comfort as they enjoyed delicious treats and warming brews together.

A wonderful outing, surrounded by wonderful people. A huge thank you to little James' family for allowing us to have some cuddles in the cafe! A perfect way to spend the day; full of smiles, laughter and meaningful moments shared

We’re already looking forward to our next adventure!      

In the lead up to Valentine's Day, we were delighted to welcome some very special visitors from Little Bear Nursery! The residents and the little ones spent a wonderful morning together creating beautiful Valentine’s cards, sharing smiles, laughter, and love.

The children very kindly gifted residents and the team the sweetest little heart keepsakes as well as cards, which have taken pride of place in bedrooms and memory boxes alike. There were smiles all around as everyone enjoyed creativity, song, bubble popping, and, of course, lots of cuddles and hugs!

Moments like these remind us that love comes in many forms; friendship, kindness, laughter, and connection across generations. A huge thank you to Little Bear Nursery for filling the home with so much joy and happiness. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon!    

We were absolutely overwhelmed by the wonderful response to our recent community request for baby clothes for our empathy dolls. Thanks to the kindness and generosity of Julie, Catterick Tesco Community Champion, and April from Wishfairy in Bedale, along with friends, loved ones, and local supporters, we received a beautiful array of baby clothes.

Our residents have been loving the experience of “shopping” for clothes here in the home; choosing outfits, dressing their babies, and taking great pride in caring for them. It has brought so many smiles, beautiful conversations, and meaningful moments.

Your generosity has made a real difference and has added so much joy to daily life here. Thank you all for helping us create such special moments for our residents.

We were all shook up this January as we celebrated what would have been Elvis Presley’s birthday with a fun-filled Zumba session led by fabulous instructor David!

Everyone got rockin' and rollin' to Elvis classics and other much-loved hits from the decades, participating in ways that felt most comfortable and manageable for them; from toe-tapping and shoulder shimmying to full body grooving!

The room was filled with music, laughter, and plenty of energy as everyone engaged at their own pace, proving that it’s not about how you move, but that you move and enjoy the moment!

Thank you David for bringing such joy and rhythm to our day whilst celebrating the King of Rock 'N' Roll!    

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!      

Staff and residents have taken part in a ‘Rockabilly Ball’ to raise money for Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day on March 20th. Staff and residents at the home donned their best rock n roll outfits, and got stuck in to help raise funds for this very important cause!

The home was all shook up with laughter, music, and plenty of dancing as everyone got into the spirit of the day, with some jovial jiving at the home’s ‘Rockabilly Ball’! Guitarist Chris Gilly, had everyone rockin’ around the clock, before everyone chilled like true rock stars with some delicious ice cream topped with indulgent syrups and sprinkles galore!

Residents and the team are thrilled to welcome Therapy Dogs Alf and Billy from Jack and Pals Therapy Dogs for their weekly visits!

There are always bright smiles and cuddles a-plenty, with heartwarming moments created as Alf and Billy make their rounds, spreading comfort and joy wherever they go!

From gentle strokes to playful paw-shakes, these visits are always simply un-fur-gettable, with residents fondly reminiscing of beloved pets from years gone by; proving that the love of a dog is truly timeless.

A huge thank you to our pawfect boys and Mum Wendy for creating smiles wherever you go!     

One of our housekeepers has received a prestigious Long Service Award in celebration of working at Barchester Healthcare for 10 years.

Darron, now Housekeeper, started at Barchester in January 2016 and has worked with residents and their relatives to ensure that their needs have been met over the years.

Kathryn, General Manager said: “We’re delighted to be celebrating 10 years of loyal service with Leeming Bar Grange. He has demonstrated his dedication and loyalty to this home and its residents year after year. I speak for all of us here at Leeming Bar Grange Care Home when I say that I’m looking forward to many more years of working with Darron!

Recently we were delighted to welcome Jack and Pals Therapy Dogs, fresh from their appearance on the recent Christmas special of Channel 5's The Yorkshire Vet! To make the occasion extra special, everyone enjoyed a screening of the episode, followed by an informative Q&A with Wendy, who shared behind-the-scenes stories about the filming!

The visit ended with cuddles, smiles, and even a very special souvenir; a ‘pawtograph’ from our four-legged stars!

Huge congratulations to Wendy on this fantastic achievement; we are so proud! And a heartfelt thank you for everything you do for us; bringing comfort, happiness, and so many smiles to our residents and team alike!