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
Three Lions on a shirt!
Residents and staff at Leeming Bar Grange care home in Leeming Bar have been cheering on their home sides throughout the Euros. The home has been decked out with flags and residents have been enjoying all the action over the past four weeks. Everyone at the home has loved seeing Gareth’s boys progress so far.
Fans of the beautiful game at Leeming Bar Grange were delighted to be able to watch this year’s fixtures after the disappointment of last year’s tournament having to be postponed. Residents and staff have had a brilliant time getting together to watch the matches and celebrate with a cold beer and footie-inspired bar snacks whipped up by head chef Toni Scott.
Long service award celebrations
Celebrations at Leeming Bar Grange this week as we celebrate Administrator, Anita who has received a prestigious 10 Year Service Award in celebration of working at Barchester Healthcare for ten years.
Anita Grayson, started at Barchester in July 2011 and has worked with residents and their relatives to ensure that their needs have been met over the years.
Michelle Keep, General Manager of Leeming Bar Grange said: “We’re delighted to be celebrating ten years of loyal service with Anita. She has demonstrated her dedication and loyalty to this home and its residents year after year. I speak for all of us here at Leeming Bar Grange when I say that I’m looking forward to many more years of working with Anita!”
Here's to many more years for you, Anita!
Birthday fun for bingo Queen!
Celebrations have been in full swing at Leeming Bar Grange, as one of its residents reaches her 90th Birthday in style.
Mavis, the Bingo Queen was joined by staff and relatives to celebrate her special day. Mavis begun her day at the homes hair salon where she was pampered by stylist Wendy ready for the celebrations. Mavis is well known in the home for her love of bingo so it was only fitting that a game of bingo was on the agenda. Mavis couldn't hold back the happy tears as she was presented with a homemade birthday cake made by our head Chef, Toni and several gifts from loved ones. Residents and staff then enjoyed a karaoke sing along to some of Mavis' favourite songs.
It's coming home..
We were thrilled to watch the semi-final match of the UEFA European Championship on Wednesday, between England and Denmark last night, even if it was a little bit tense!
We decorated our home with flags and banners for the special occasion. Our residents enjoyed delicious treats and refreshments as they supported England’s national team.
We all got involved in themed games, quizzes and conversations and raised a glass of fizz to congratulate England for their great win. We look forward to seeing them in the Final on Sunday and we hope it's coming home!
Happy World Chocolate Day
Residents revelled in all things sweet for World Chocolate Day with a range of chocolatey activities.
Today Willy Wonka & the Oompa Loompas joined us for World Chocolate Day! Residents were thrilled to try and array of chocolatey delights including 'Chocolate River' milkshakes & Willy Wonka chocolate bars.
Our old friend Janie St John performed a sweet themed show including classics such as Candyman & Sweets For My Sweet, along with some of Janie's own takes on classics including "goodness gracious great balls of fudge!
It's always wonderful day when chocolate and music is involved!
Icelandic adventures at Leeming Bar Grange
Residents at Leeming Bar Grange took a wonderful virtual trip to Iceland’s Puffin Rescue Centre at the Beluga Whale Sanctuary.
We were able to virtually meet some of the rescued Atlantic Puffins and to learn interesting facts about their care and unique lives.
We took a peek into their lives in the wild, the Puffling rescue program in the Westman Islands, and how SEA LIFE Trust Beluga Whale Sanctuary’s team takes care of these charismatic little birds each day.
It was a very exciting experience, enjoyed by all.
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.
