Activities at Leeming Bar Grange Care Home

Love was in the air this Valentine’s Day as we celebrated our loved ones & each other! Whilst Valentine's Day traditionally celebrates romantic love, we used this opportunity to celebrate our love for one another & the beautiful friendships that blossom so effortlessly in the home.

The home’s Valentine's Day celebrations began with a very special visit from love bug Jack the dog from ‘Therapy Dogs Nationwide’. We didn't think Jack could be any more handsome, but we were proved wrong as Jack came proudly dressed up to the nines in his bandana and bow tie! Jack is the epitome of 'love comes in all shapes and sizes'; making sure that each and every resident knew just how loved they are on this very special day

Our Valentine's soirée saw crooner Laurie Bennet serenade us with our favourite love songs; as residents indulged in a delicious afternoon tea of savoury pastries, a selection of cakes & sweets and chocolate dipped strawberries, all washed down with pink prosecco & many warming brews!

Across our homes we had a fantastic time joining, Kathryn Delve, Master Florist, for a Valentine’s-inspired live virtual flower arranging demonstration. Kathryn shared brilliant and creative ways to decorate our tables with beautiful flowers that are sure to make your heart swoon!

Those participating in this virtual event put their skills to the test and followed along with some amazing creations of their own.  Residents truly enjoyed the experience.

Residents at Leeming Bar Grange in Leeming Bar have been discovering all things Antipodean in celebration of Australia Day, which took place on Friday 26th January.

Residents took part in Australian-themed activities throughout the day including a ‘Waltzing Matilda Sing Along’, Aussie baking, and a quiz to test their knowledge!

The favourite activity of the day was however a visit to the outback for some bush tucker trials! Residents nominated team members to tuck in to a variety of exotic challenges, from 'snake eyes' and 'pickled larvae', to 'kangaroo unmentionables'; with team members earning special treats for residents for every challenge devoured! Including a classic Aussie sweet treat called fairy bread, kindly made by residents.

We have been celebrated the new year in the best way possible; with friends, feasting, frivolity, the fandango, & an abundance of fun!  The bubbles were flowing as we celebrated the past year and the meaningful moments we have created together! Here's to many more in 2024!

To celebrate what would have been Elvis Presley's 89th birthday we held our own fundraising danceathon in which we aimed to shake, rattle, & roll all our way to 89 hours danced collectively! Even Elvis himself was in the building to help us reach our danceathon target!

We are very pleased to announce that after two full days of dancing our blue suede shoes off we completed our goal of collectively dancing 89 hours!

Funds raised from our danceathon will go towards supporting Barchester's Charitable Foundation which helps older people as well as working age adults with a learning or physical disability or mental health issue across England, Scotland & Wales.

Please consider donating at https://www.justgiving.com/page/leemingbargrangedance All donations will be very gratefully received.

In January we took the opportunity to celebrate National Cheese Lovers Day with a fondue soirée!

Residents enjoyed a range of crudités dipped into rich & creamy melted cheese, paired with sherry, port, and fizz. Along with delicious homemade cheese and tomato pinwheels.

Team Leader Tracey couldn't resist joining the fun following her shift; which of course led to an enthusiastic sing along rendition of Shirley Bassey's 'Hey Big Spender'.

A big thank you to lovely residents June & Kathleen who spent the day busily preparing this evening's savoury treats.