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
Happy International Day of Friendship
Residents at Leeming Bar had a wonderful day celebrating International Friendship Day!
We created our own sunshine in the home through singing & dancing, games, treats & the company of our dear friends! As the song goes; you make me happy when skies are grey.
A wonderful day, enjoyed thoroughly by all.
Preparations in full swing for our Mad Hatter's tea party!
Creative juices are flowing this week as we design some wonderfully creative decorations in preparation for our Mad Hatter's tea party!
Everyone is welcome to come join in the fun on 7th August, 12pm-4pm! There will be something for everyone including; Live Music, Minature Ponies, Tombola, Raffle, Bouncy Castle, Stalls, Games, and Delicious Refreshments!
If you would like to come along please get in touch, or email leemingbar.activities@barchester.com
Shower ready at Leeming Bar Grange!
Our wonderful Senior Carer Tracy, donned her swimming costume this morning to encourage one of our more nervous residents to enjoy a refreshing shower.
We understand that being supported with care needs can be particularly anxiety provoking, therefore we ensure we speak with residents to find ways to make things more comfortable, and create an experience filled with fun & laughter!
Tracy and our resident had a positive experience and there were lots of laughs and smiles!
A visit from our furry friends!
The residents & team at Leeming Bar Grange were absolutely delighted to have a visit from Jack & Wendy from Therapy Dogs Nationwide today!
We have thoroughly missed our regular visits from Jack & Wendy so we are incredibly excited that we can now see each other several times a month for lots of cuddles!
Thank you for creating the brightest of smiles within the home.
Residents find out about our mechanical friends!
We enjoyed a wonderful virtual introduction to the world of robots with V&A Dundee Curator, Kirsty Hassard.
Kirsty talked us through the history of robots and their early beginnings, the presentation traced the fascination of all things wired and wonderful and considered what the future might hold for our relationship with a multitude of mechanical machines.
It was absolutely thrilling to learn what robots can do now and what they might be able to do in the future.
Residents tour the magnificent gardens at Blenheim Palace
Residents and staff had a lovely time exploring the amazing gardens of Blenheim Palace through a virtual talk, hosted by the Historian - Antonia Keaney.
We enjoyed a virtual look at how the gardens at Blenheim have developed over the past 300 years - from the formality of Henry Wise through to the ‘natural’ landscape created by Capability Brown and beyond.
Everyone was very impressed by the many jewels hidden within the 150 acres of beautiful gardens.
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.
