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
Do we have a story for you!
Leeming Bar Grange care home in Leeming Bar has been finding out the favourite stories of residents and staff, and sharing them during National Storytelling Week.
Many of the residents at Leeming Bar Grange care home have a knack of telling a great story or two, and National Storytelling Week is a perfect opportunity to experience the joy of storytelling.
Storytelling is one of the oldest art forms in the world so, to help keep the custom alive, residents have been reading their own favourite short stories to other residents and hosting a virtual storytime each day on the homes Facebook page. Residents have also been reciting some of their own creative written works to other residents and the team.
Residents head to Oz for Australia Day
Residents at Leeming Bar Grange Care Home in Leeming Bar have been discovering all things Antipodean in celebration of Australia Day, which took place on Tuesday 26 January.
Residents took part in Australian-themed activities throughout the day including reminiscing about tales down under with a virtual trip to Australia including a tour of Sydney Opera House and Sydney harbour. Residents enjoyed an Australian themed quiz in which they learnt what a jumbuck is. Which inevitably got everyone dancing to one of the homes favourite songs; Waltzing Matilda! The favourite activity of the day was however a tasting of Australian wines!
International Chocolate Cake Day
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Leeming Bar Grange care home in Leeming Bar had a fantastic time celebrating International Chocolate Cake Day, surely one of the best days of the year!
Residents had fun getting creative designing cakes, and playing “Wheel of Cakes”; a spin on Family Fortunes where the prizes were a selection of delicious chocolate cakes! Our talented head chef Toni Scott provided a delicious selection of homemade chocolate goodies including her famous chocolate marble cake!
General Manager, Michelle Keep said: “It wasn’t just the residents that were excited when we found out there was an International Chocolate Cake Day, the eyes of all our staff lit up too – everyone loves chocolate cake and even better when there is a good excuse to eat it!”
International Flower Day
Residents at Leeming Bar Grange recently celebrated International Flower Day which took place on 21st January. International Flower Day promotes the psychological boost that flowers can give to people. From growing and nurturing plants and flowers, to gifting flowers to show love and appreciation, and sometimes just the simple act of admiring their beauty – flowers have the power to make someone’s day. Residents took part in flower-based activities throughout the day including flower arranging, reminiscing about their gardens/flowers in the home’s garden, flower puzzles and a floral themed quiz which everyone really enjoyed. Their collective knowledge about flowers gained from years of gardening experience was very impressive.
Burns Celebrations
On 25th January, Residents of Leeming Bar celebrated the life and works of Robert Burns’ at their annual Burns Night celebrations! Staff and residents at the home were involved in a number of activities throughout the day including learning the art of Scottish Country Dancing and reciting Burns’ poetry, whilst enjoying some Whisky treats, Scottish Tablet, Shortbread and Edinburgh Rock!
Resident, Audrey said: “I’m so proud to be Scottish so today has been a brilliant day! I loved teaching all my English friends Scottish slang and enjoying some tablet! It brought back lovely memories of my childhood”
Squirrel Appreciation Day
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Leeming Bar care home got up close and personal with some furry friends when they celebrated Squirrel Appreciation Day on 21st January by making some squirrel treats and joining a squirrel themed quiz. It was a nutty kind of day!
Squirrel Appreciation Day is an annual nationwide event raising awareness of the plight of the native red squirrel population, which is in sharp decline. The aim of the event is to inspire people to take action for wildlife. The cold winter months are especially tough for animals and birds; as temperatures drop and food becomes scarce, wildlife such as squirrels need a little extra help.
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.
