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
Melbourn Springs team among the first to receive COVID vaccine
Staff at Melbourn Springs Care Home are delighted to have been invited to have the COVID vaccination at Addenbrokes Hospital which has lifted everyone’s spirits after what has been a very challenging year.
General Manager, Karen Allen said: “We’ve had a year like no other and the vaccine feels like the light at the end of the tunnel. Our teams have been magnificent in how they have risen to every challenge during this pandemic and we are proud to play our part in this next phase to ensure the most vulnerable are protected.”
Karina Rogerson, who was the second member of the home team to receive the vaccine said: “I am so pleased to be given the vaccine. It will help to keep our residents safe, and is the first step in getting things back to normal. Our Visiting Suite is working marvellously but it will be great to have the buzz of visitors in the home once again soon hopefully.”
Samaritan's Purse Shoebox donation with Saffron Walden Guides
Residents and staff from Melbourn Springs have been collaborating with the Saffron Walden Guides filling over 20 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child by Samaritan's Purse. And Activities Coordinator Sophie was on hand to deliver them with Ian our Home Administration Manager to Melbourn Baptist Church and see them on their way!
For more information about this amazing appeal, how to get involved and where to drop off your shoebox please visit www.samaritans-purse.org.uk/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/how-to-pack-a-shoebox/
Christmas Jumper Day and Hamper donation from Newlings of Royston
This will certainly be a Christmas Jumper Day to remember!
And a massive thank you to Andy from Newlings of Royston for presenting us with a generous crafting hamper. It has taken pride of place beneath our tree and we know our residents will love it! And thank you for all your tremendous support for Melbourn Springs Andy.
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas to all of the Newlings team from Karen and and all here at Melbourn Springs.
Space Week
Our residents at Melbourn Springs were delighted to receive some amazing drawings from Melbourn Primary School as we celebrated Space Week - and our ex-Head Master Colston was delighted with them all!!!
After viewing the display, our residents also enjoyed a documentary about Helen Sharman – the first British Astronaut and received their very own postcards from her too!
Home Festive Lunch and Secret Santa
Residents and staff at Melbourn Springs dressed up and enjoyed a festive meal together so that everyone could enjoy some special time as a whole home before the big day itself.
During the morning, it was Iris’s turn to open the Melbourn Springs Advent Reindeer – Ronnie!
The festive lunch expertly cooked by Paul, Annie and Hussain was delicious and Head Elf Karen was also in attendance to help distribute the Secret Santa Presents too! After which residents all came together to enjoy a virtual performance of the Nutcracker.
Resident Anne said, “It was a thoroughly well-organised afternoon and I really enjoyed myself – thank you all so, so, much!”
National Elf Day and letters to Santa
To celebrate National Elf Day our staff at Melbourn Springs dressed up as Elves with General Manager Karen scooping the prize of best dressed Elf!
Our festive Elves soon got to work helping our residents make Christmas Cards, post letters to Santa and the day was completed with the first Snow of the season too!
The festive feeling sure is growing at Melbourn Springs as we all look forward to celebrating our first home Christmas together.
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.
