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.
Read our brochure
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
Vaccination Day At Melbourn Springs
Residents at Melbourn Springs, along with staff, have now had their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccination.
Audrey, 93 was one of the first in line for the vaccination knowing that it is the next necessary step towards getting life back to normal again.
General Manager Karen Allen said that it is a huge relief to have the residents vaccinated and that she is looking forward to the second dose coming as well.
Flower Donation For Melbourn Baptist Church
Our resident, Audrey, is a keen florist and previously arranged flowers for her local church.
Our Activities Coordinator arranged for a delivery of fresh cut flowers for our residents who then created beautiful arrangements, with some useful tips provided by Audrey.
The arrangements were then donated to Melbourn Baptist Church.
Film Nights And Donations
After a meeting this week it was mentioned that the residents would like to watch Anne of Green Gables, which unfortunately we don’t have in our collection. So our Activities Coordinator Sophie put a post on Facebook to see if anyone in the local community would allow us to borrow a copy.
An amazing lady called Ange Knight said she had it in her loft and that we were welcome to it, but after looking Ange discovered it wasn’t in her loft so very kindly purchased and donated it to us!
She also gave us Pride And Prejudice and My Fair Lady. Another gentleman call Ken Law saw the Facebook post and got in touch to donate lots of films for the residents.
The residents also chose Erin Brockovich to watch this week and had homemade popcorn fresh from the machine too.
A perfect way to spend a rainy Saturday afternoon.
Melboun Springs First Christmas Cake is ready!
Christmas is getting closer day by day and our 2nd Chef Annie certainly hasn't disappointed with her superb Christmas Cake as we look to celebrate our first Christmas together.
Thank you so much Annie – you really are a star! If it tastes as good as it looks we really are in for a treat!
Spreading the festive cheer with AGE UK Hertfordshire
Dan, our Home Services Advisor joined forces with Kate Efford from AGE UK Hertfordshire, Club Supervisor to deliver 20 festive goody bags to members of their warden scheme in and around Royston and surrounding villages.
The bags contained delicious homemade Mince Pies, Sausage Rolls and Shortbread - expertly crafted by the home’s hospitality team. Needless to say that they were gratefully accepted and the tasty treats thoroughly enjoyed.
Dan added, “I am so thankful to Trudie Harrington and Kate Efford from AGE UK Hertfordshire for enabling us to join them in delivering a little something to cheer everyone up. After all everyone has been through this year it really is the least we can do - Merry Christmas one and all and here’s a better 2021 too!”
Employee of the Month for November - Karina
Our Home Administrator Karina is our November employee of the month at Melbourn Springs.
“Karina is efficient, helpful, always on hand to help residents and staff and is a hugely valued member of the team.”
Well done Karina from all of us at the home.
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.
