Activities at Melbourn Springs Care Home

Yesterday at Melbourn Springs we embraced the Romanian way of life.
 The home was decorated in Romanian colours and there was lots of different foods and cakes reflecting the Romanian heritage. Magda, the General Manager, wore traditional Romanian clothing and there was a presentation about the Romanian culture and how it differs from the UK.  The residents very engaged throughout and we look forward to exploring lots of other countries and their cultures in the very near future.  Our cultural traditions, language and experiences are the foundations upon which we build our identity. Through promoting this in our home we'll have a positive impact on our own health and well-being as well as the people we care for.

Yesterday at Melbourn Springs we were treated to a wonderful wildlife presentation courtesy of Ray Munden from Friends of Therfield Heath - Royston. The residents were fascinated as Ray spoke about his adventures in India and how it has a fine diversity of wildlife, particularly birds, and is also famous for its Tiger reserves. The presentation took the residents on a journey around the north east of India from the foothills of the Himalayas to the Chambal River, Keoladeo National Park in Bharatpur and Ranthambore National Park.

We had another one of our regular roadtrips in the minibus which, this time, took us to have some retail therapy (and the obligatory coffee and cake) in Stevenage.  The residents enjoyed having a look around the shops and certainly showed that they have an eye for a bargain!!  Regular outings are just one aspect of our life enrichment program and all the trips we take are at the request of the residents. Our monthly activities calendar boasts a range of outings and entertainment.

We had a very special occasion yesterday and we wished a very Happy 90th Birthday to our Veronica. There was a specially baked cake from our Chef along with lots of singing and well wishes for the Birthday Girl.  Here at Melbourn Springs we celebrate birthdays not just as a mark of ageing another year but as a celebration of life, achievements, and personal growth. It's a time for reflection, gratitude, and looking forward to future possibilities. Birthdays provide a special opportunity for us to help residents to gather with loved ones and create lasting memories.  Happy Birthday Veronica!!

We have recently has a number of our residents ask us if they can watch more movies so this morning some of our female residents were treated to 'Cinema Club' in the Cinema Lounge. The film that they watched was 'Girls Trip' and there was a lot of laughing and crying throughout the film. We had a little mid-film break where ice cream and choc ices were served.
 Next time it will be the Gents that get to choose what film they would like to watch.
 At Melbourn Springs we know that being able to continue lifelong hobbies or interests is a key part of our resident's identities, and we make every effort to encourage and support each resident to be able to do so.