Activities at Melbourn Springs Care Home

Our residents' at Melbourn Springs are always looking at ways that they can help others.

This week we have been to visit Shepreth Wildlife Conservation Charity where we took old newspapers that the residents saved to make hedgehog beds at the hedgehog hospital.

We also visited RATS - Rehoming Animal Telephone Service where we took bed blankets along with some very special dog biscuits that the residents had made earlier in the week at the home

A very fulfilling afternoon and great to know that our residents' continue to make a difference.

We had a great afternoon on Sunday as we celebrated our 4th anniversary with a sun-filled garden party.

Our residents, guests and hard working staff enjoyed live music, activities and games, a variety of home-made treats created by our talented team of chefs and we also received a special visit from the Mayor of Royston.

A truly memorable afternoon was had by all.

This week we received a special visit from Michelle's Animal Therapy & Petting Party where we were treated to an afternoon with some beautiful therapy pets. Animals have a wonderful calming effect and the residents love to stroke them, talk to them and play with them.

The home was visited by cats, dogs, guinea pigs, reptiles, rabbits, and chickens who caused a great deal of excitement. All of the residents enjoyed the visit, they petted and fed the animals who seemed to appreciate meeting their new friends.

We very much look forward to seeing Michelle and the animals very soon.

With the weather being typically unpredictable, we are always thinking on our feet in order to make sure our residents are kept entertained rain or shine.

We are outside as often as possible and it is always about fun and games with the residents whether it be singing, seated exercise, jigsaw puzzles or a good old game of dominoes.

There really isn't anything better than the sound of our residents' laughter.

A weekend of very pleasant weather gave us the opportunity to take the residents into Melbourn. We stopped off for coffee and cakes at The Hub in Melbourn High Street.

The residents had plenty of choice of hot or cold refreshments and a great selection of freshly prepared cakes. There were plenty of smiles and full bellies by the time we got back to the home.

A great day out was had by all and we certainly look forward to the next visit to The Hub.

We have had a great week this week at Melbourn Springs with lots of activities for the residents to enjoy.

The excellent Cara Bo - Singer treated the residents to her full rendition of some all-time classics. The guides have been into Melbourn Springs to sit and talk with the residents. We have been out and about in Duxford Village where the residents were spoilt with tea and cakes. There have also been lots of in-house activites including golf, skittles and bean bag games.

This afternoon we have cheese and wine tasting to look forward to.