Activities at Melbourn Springs Care Home
Ensuring that our social events offer fun and adventure is a major focus of the ethos of our home; it’s important that those we support can enjoy an active and social lifestyle. Of course, there will always be those who prefer peace and quiet, and in these instances, a cup of tea and a chat will always be welcomed.
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 Melbourn Springs Care Home
Purdy the PAT Dog visits
Who’s a good boy?!?
A very special moment for us all here at Melbourn Springs as we were finally able to welcome Purdy the PAT Dog!
Purdy has even won the prize of ‘Most Handsome’ in a Dog Show - although Doreen said, “All I know is he is keeping my feet warm laying on them!”
Fireworks Night
It was Fireworks Night and Trevor our Head Chef certainly did not disappoint with a delicious hot supper - including Jacket Potatoes Chilli and the Hot Dogs were in full flow too!
Afterwards our residents enjoyed our very own Firework display expertly executed by Rob our Head of Maintenance.
“It really was a great evening!” said Jeanette “And we all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves”
Life of Foxes - Presentation by Simon Watts
It was an absolute pleasure to welcome Simon Watts from WILD presentations to Melbourn Springs for a comprehensive exploration into the dynamics of a Fox family based in an allotment near Coventry.
Simon’s film, presentation and Q&A was absolutely fantastic and certainly prompted some interesting discussions afterwards.
Thank you very much Simon from all of our residents and staff here at Melbourn Springs.
Happy Birthday Chandra
It was a special birthday this week at a Melbourn Springs as our dear resident Chandra celebrated her 80th in style.
And what better way to mark the day - with not one Birthday Cake but a Milk Rice Cake too! - specifically requested by Chandra as it brings back fond memories of her childhood.
The cake was indeed absolutely gorgeous and there was not a single piece left after Chandra’s birthday celebrations.
Vegetarian Week Cooking Demo and Taster session
Head Chef Trevor blew us all away with his culinary delights as we marked Vegetarian Week at Melbourn Springs.
Our residents enjoyed a virtual cooking demonstration by Alex Connell at Vegetarian for Life and everyone agreed that tasting the recipes over lunch was the unanimous highlight.
The Butternut Squash and Mac and Cheese Risotto was certainly popular but we can assure you that the Chocolate Mousse complete with Piped Biscuits and the Autumnal spiced Flapjacks did not stick around for long either! They were indeed - “delicious!”
Halloween Fun
Happy Halloween from all of our team and residents here at Melbourn Springs and a big thank you to Pumpkin Jim's for our Pumpkins!
Needless to say we had a fun filled afternoon Pumpkin Carving - lots of concentration, laughter and some spectacular spooky designs too.
Upcoming events
Christmas Fayre
Come and join us at Melbourn Springs as we get into the Christmas Spirit with our Christmas Fayre. There will be Mulled Wine, Stalls and a Raffle as well as hot/cold refreshments.
Countdown to Christmas
Take a look at all of the wonderful festive events and activities throughout December. Please feel free to join our celebrations. Contacts us for more information.
