Activities at Middletown Grange Care Home
We aim to provide a variety of activities that will both mentally and physically stimulate the people we support. Residents have a range of different needs and interests, and it is crucial that these are reflected in the activities available, so that each individual is able to participate to the best of their ability. We organise both group and individual social events that everyone is welcome to take part in; there is a weekly outing to local places of interest, including the garden centre and the local farms, parks and museums. In addition, we enjoy regular visits from entertainers and even exotic animals. We also host events such as 'Beach Day' that relatives and friends are encouraged to participate in. Getting involved in charities is a big part of our ethos, so events such as 'PJs for Pudsey' and pirate-themed days are regularly hosted to raise money for different foundations, including the Alzheimer’s Society.
Faye Tanner
Hi my name is Faye and I'm the Activity Co-Ordinator here at Middletown Grange. I joined the team this year, however have been providing activities within the care setting for over 7 years. It is truly a rewarding job, I strive to provide the best activities and life enrichment for our residents and ensure that what we do supports personal interests and hobbies of those we care for. I look forward to seeing you in our beautiful home.
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 Middletown Grange Care Home
Valentines Suprise
The residents of Middletown Grange celebrated the day with a decorated lunch and a special Valentines show by a local singer Fiona (A voice in A Million) with lots of treats and valentines sweats to follow. Shirley and her lovely Len have been married 73 years and boy did they enjoy such a wonderful celebration. Len said “It has been a gorgeous day. It was wonderful to see everyone go to so much effort to get involved with the day’s festivities.”
Home-school children come to visit for valentines Day!
Middletown Grange Care Home, in Hailey, was filled with Children, flowers, cards, sweets and homemade treats in celebration of St Valentine’s Day.
Staff and residents celebrated the day of love by having some Home-Schooled Children come to visit to create Valentines cards, heart-shaped decorations and gifted each other with home-made sweets, cakes and treats. After they finished the Arts and Crafts, they enjoyed playing some balloon games, which the residents loved and brought lots of smiles and laughter to their faces.
Middletown welcomes Pets As Therapy.
Florence the Therapy dog from Pets As Therapy came to visit and blew us all away with her sweet gentle doggy smile, She clearly brought a lot of happiness into the home. Florence will definitely be visiting more regularly as she felt very loved with all the cuddles she received!
Homemade memory frames, with a story in each one!
Our residents made their memory frames and were encouraged to tell a story as they make it. Margaret loves flowers and remembers sitting out in the garden in the garden in the sunshine, she also really loves arts and crafts and says that she has a long history of artists in her family. She now has her frame in her room she tells us about it regularly.
The Local EYNSHAM UKULELE BAND comes to put on a show!
The residents really loved having our local Ukulele band put on a spectacular show for us at Middletown Grange in Witney!
Our lovely residents clearly danced and sang their way into the New Year. Marilyn had a huge smile on her face from beginning to end and encouraged the other residents to get up and dance with her, being in a wheelchair did not stop her from having a grand old time as she her contagious enthusiasm spread like wild fire throughout the room. They loved the songs that were played so beautifully.
Celebrating Yoga Certification Event
On 23rd November, we have proudly celebrated the Yoga Certification Event at our home. We have made the day a remarkable one by decorating the home and arranging a tea party along with the event.
The arm chair yoga session that is conducted on Thursday is one of the activities that every resident love to join. Residents attend the 45 minutes session that comprises of light exercises, Sun Salutation and leg movements which is a complete mind and body relaxation session. The trained yoga teacher conducts the session in a very professional and friendly way that each resident gets individual attention as well. Extra activities like therapy with singing bowl and musical therapy is also included in the session.
The yoga certification program was hosted by the home this Thursday to give certificates to the residents who participate in yoga session every week. Mary, a resident said “I feel like passing my school exam and being graduated again” when the certificate was handed over to her. The tea party with refreshments added colour to the day.
The yoga certification event was a big day for the residents and they loved to click nice photos holding the certificates they have won. Thank you all for making it a big day!
Upcoming events
Community Cafe
Join us on Friday 22nd November from 10:30am for our Community Café at Middletown Grange Kind Café
