Activities at Meadowbeck Care Home
Activities are the cornerstone of a wholesome home experience and our Activities Coordinators are always putting their creative minds to the test by organising new and exciting social events for residents to partake in. Of course, we take into account the likes and dislikes of those we support, so if someone doesn’t feel like trying something new, there will always be something on offer to reflect their personal interests. For the people who may just prefer some peace and quiet instead, we also offer one-to-one time that can be enjoyed with a nice cup of coffee or just a simple chat – whatever they desire.
Tina Holmes
Hi, I’m Tina, and I am the Activities Coordinator here at Meadowbeck.
I began working at the home as a Care Assistant in 1999. In 2014, I changed my role to Social Support Worker, which I enjoyed, as it involved supporting residents at Meadowbeck in their daily lifestyles.
I then became the Activities Coordinator in May 2017. I love working with our residents and getting to know them and their families. In addition to supporting them maintain an active lifestyle I always ensure to personally get to know each resident when they move in with us to support them in the continuation of any hobbies or interests the might have.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
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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 Meadowbeck Care Home
Remembrance
Residents showed there creative side as they enjoyed a craft afternoon making poppy wreaths for our Remembrance display and a Remembrance Tree writing personal messages for the fallen, before joining the rest of that nation tuning into the televised service in the lounge or quietly remembering in the privacy of their own rooms.
They celebrated Armistice day with a lovely afternoon of Reminiscing with Residents sharing memories from times past from Mothers wash day and scrubbing their doorsteps to their favourite hairstyles using pipe cleaners, finished off to a lovely afternoon listening to hits from the war years with a cup of tea and delicious homemade cakes.
Grandparents Day
Residents enjoyed a craft afternoon creating something for the birds to have a little peck at in the garden when they visit with a song and to keep them fed during the autumnal months.
Birds in mind
Residents enjoyed a craft afternoon creating something for the birds to have a little peck at in the garden when they visit with a song and to keep them fed during the autumnal months.
Dancing Queen
Residents enjoy getting together to listen to the all-time sing along favourites to name a few – Wish me luck as you wave me goodbye, Pack up your troubles, It’s a long way to Tipperary, Goodbye Dolly Gray, Don’t sit under the apple tree.
There was lots of laughter filling the room with clapping, toe tapping and entertainment as Residents showed off their dancing skills.
Home host Macmillan Coffee Morning
Staff and residents at Meadowbeck Care Home in Osbaldwick held a charity coffee morning on Friday 25th September to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Meadowbecks coffee morning was a big success – they managed to raise £60.00 and, most importantly, everyone had a lot of fun doing it!
The British charity provides financial aid, specialist healthcare services, and all different kinds of support to those living with cancer. The purpose of the coffee morning is to sit down with your friends and family and catch up with a nice cuppa for a good cause. The money raised will help Macmillan make sure no one has to face cancer alone.
Eyes down for a game of bingo
Residents at Meadowbeck love a Bingo night and it is a firm favourite in the homes life enrichment programme. It is the look of excitement as to who will shout ‘full house’ first, each session brings lots of laughter to their bingo sessions before enjoying refreshments and tasty treats.
Upcoming events
Come and take a break on us! - Emergency Services
Come and take a break on us! We extend a warm invitation to all emergency service personnel to pop in on your break as there may be a cake or two available....
