Activities at Tyspane Care Home

Inclusive environments where cultural differences are understood and valued lead to higher morale and mental well-being. 

When residents, families, friends and staff feel respected and appreciated for their unique backgrounds, they are more likely to be engaged and satisfied. Furthermore, diversity is beneficial to everyone in society as it promotes cross-cultural friendship, increases comfort, reduces cultural stereotypes, and impacts positive attitudes towards people living together.

Barchester stated in its National Inclusion Week publications;

“Inclusion is Our Strength -Inclusion is more than a corporate policy, it’s the foundation of the high-quality care and service we deliver every day. We’re very proud of our diversity as a team and focused on continuing to improve the way we welcome and support everyone in our team to ensure they feel valued.”

So, this afternoon residents, staff, families and friends gathered in the activities lounge for a questions and answer session with Senior Nurse, Chenayi Chawanda. Chenayi is best described as self-confident, productive, optimistic, caring, unafraid to stand up for what one believes in, proud and true to herself.

Chenayi captivated her audience with tales of her early childhood, her early career path that allowed her to become a Qualified Nurse, her specialist role in midwifery and the role women play in their communities in Africa. Chenayi described the values, traditions and how the culture in Africa is varied and manifold, consisting of a mixture of countries with various tribes depicting their unique characteristics and traits.

Residents, families, friends and staff hung on to every word as they discovered facts about African folklore, religions, clothes, cuisine, music, languages, marriage and motherhood.

Africa has been described as a continent which is teeming with unique landscapes, ancient history, geographical wonders and active adventures and after listening to Chenayi this is clearly true. A truly inspirational talk.

Thanks, must also be shared with Bridget, Gladys and Fortune who supported the talk by asking the right questions which is always the first step towards finding better answers.

Dame Vera Lynn was Britain’s wartime Forces’ Sweetheart, famed for her morale boosting songs including ‘We’ll Meet Again’ and ‘The White Cliffs of Dover’ that supported and inspired both troops abroad and civilians at home during the Second World War.

The wistful songs Vera Lynn sang resonated emotionally with people who were separated from their loved ones, and the songs’ messages of yearning and optimism, along with Lynn’s down-to-earth style were heard in millions of British homes too, via the wireless.

So, this afternoon, Tyspane Care Home Activities Team welcomed The D-Day Dollies from Mini Concerts to perform a compilation of war time songs for residents, families, friends and, staff. There wasn’t a dry eye in the house.

David Prior (Resident Ambassador) thanked the ladies from Mini Concerts for a spectacular afternoon and invited them back for Christmas.

Peter Brown (Resident) stated, “I thoroughly enjoyed it.”

Doreen Neate (Resident), “I would like to thank everyone who helped organise this wonderful event, it was amazing.”

The gentlemen from Barnstaple Men’s Choir have been visiting Tyspane Care Home for many years to perform to residents, families, friends and staff. The gentlemen sing acapella style which means without instrumental accompaniment, their performance is simply breath taking. 

Tyspane Care Home appreciates that community volunteers are important as they help our residents enjoy different experiences, stay connected to the local community, and support social interactions which are important in preventing loneliness. 

Furthermore, imagine our surprise when the local Braunton TESCO champions turned up and performed with the Choir. It really was an afternoon for the community coming together to support our residents. 

David J Prior (Resident) gave a speech after the last song stating, “Thank you so much for your support and commitment over the years, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Happy retirement and please feel free to visit anytime as a guest or resident!”

We wish them all a happy retirement, they have been amazing community volunteers.

The Armistice was an agreement which ended the fighting of the First World War. It was the prelude to peace negotiations and commenced at 11am on 11th November 1918. As a result, Remembrance is now part of modern British life, culture, and heritage. It is a particular feature of the nation's calendar each year when public, private, formal, and informal Remembrance events take place throughout the UK.

At Tyspane Care Home we have a number of residents who remember the Second World War and others who were on active service, as well as residents who were involved in one way or another in other twentieth century conflicts.

This year, Tyspane Care Home welcomed Reverend David Baker and guests from St Brannocks church. The Reverend David Baker delivered a thoughtful and heart-warming service, tributes were paid to the families of the Armed Forces community and the emergency services, and the lives of innocent civilians that were lost in conflict.

David J Prior (Resident Ambassador) stated, “It was a wonderful service, very emotional. The two-minute silence is a time for reflection and to show respect and gratitude to the armed forces past and present who have lost their lives fighting for their country.”

Babs Spear (Physiotherapist) replied, “The Church plays a vital role in helping the nation remember those lost to war, and praying for peace.”

Maura Johns, began working for Barchester Healthcare, Tyspane Care Home in September 1994 as a Registered Nurse and has been dedicated to residents and their relatives, ensuring their needs are met, ever since.

Maura stated, “I love the people who work and live at Tyspane Care Home and have made lots of friends past and present. What’s not to like about Tyspane, that’s why I have stayed for thirty years.”

Aime Bown (General Manager) replied, “It is dedication like this that ensures our residents are provided with a happy place to live. I am proud of Maura’ s achievement, we’re delighted to be celebrating 30 years of loyal service with Maura, she has demonstrated her dedication and loyalty to this home and its residents year after year."
 

There’s no denying the adrenaline rush that comes from a motorcycle ride. This thrill, this exhilaration, stimulates the release of dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with feelings of pleasure and satisfaction. This biochemical reaction partially explains the sheer joy many riders experience. In addition, motorcycle riding is often synonymous with freedom. Straddling a bike, feeling the wind against your face, hearing the roar of the engine – it’s an indescribable feeling that transcends the everyday mundanity. The open road offers an escape from the constraints of our daily lives, a sense of liberation that isn’t easily found elsewhere.

With these wonderful thoughts in our mind, we would like to thank John a resident at Tyspane Care Home and his supportive family; Becky, Susan, Gemma, James and David for bringing in a KTM motorbike. The KTM integrates cutting-edge technology, such as ride-by-throttle and ABS systems which enhances both performance and overall reliability. Residents, families, friends and staff stood outside on a beautiful Autumn afternoon admiring the KTM motorbike whilst sharing technical information as well as stories about riding a motorbike, past and present.

According to James, “The KTM are known for their durability, performance, and off-road capabilities as well as being great ride.”

It was a wonderful afternoon definitely one to be remembered. So ride big, ride long, ride free!

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