Activities at Melbourn Springs Care Home
Our teams are trained to enrich the lives of residents through stimulating the mind, body and soul, and taking the time to learn about each person to ensure everyone receives support that adds enrichment to their life. 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.
Anne Gardiner
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
Songs at Melbourn Springs
Big thanks to Dave for coming out to Melbourn Springs again this week! The residents thoroughly enjoyed their sing along and surprise 'pop quiz' from Dave.
We had such a laugh, a dance and a sing song, perfect way to spend an afternoon escaping the heatwave in our cool reception cafe.
Therapy Ponies at Melbourn Springs
Residents were taken by surprise when they looked up and saw Charlie the Shetland pony coming through the entrance to Melbourn Springs Care Home! They are used to seeing families bringing pet dogs for a visit but not a pony!
His calm and patient nature ensured everyone got to spend time with him as they stroked his nose and were surprised by the coarseness of his mane. Respite resident, Avriel said, 'I've never touched a horse before and now I have a pony resting his head on my bed! How lovely!'
We were also visited by a new trainee Shetland pony, Barney who is 2 years old. He is still getting used to the automatic doors, carpet under his hooves and using a lift! With the help of a packet of Polos, he did really well and everyone was delighted with his progress!
Everyone agreed it was a special morning having spent time chatting to a pony! It was certainly a calming and therapeutic experience! Thank you Charlie!
Upcoming events
Open Day
We look forward to welcoming you to Melbourn Springs for our Spring Open Day on Saturday 5th April.
Refreshments and entertainment will be available throughout the day.
