Activities at Tyspane Care Home
Our activities team are great at building the activities programme around the likes and interests of the people we care for. Ensuring that our social events offer fun and adventure is part 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 are always welcomed.
Jacqui Conroy
Jacqui and her team devise and plan fun group activities and events for all our residents, including pamper days, gentle exercise classes and music therapies. Regular one to one sessions and smaller groups are tailored to residents specific needs and hobbies with gardening and crafts amongst the most popular.
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 Tyspane Care Home
Music is the medicine of the soul
Plato remarked that “Music is the medicine of the soul.” But why is it so beneficial?
At Tyspane Care Home today, the answer to this question is easy, simply look at the photographs and videos of our special guests, The Barnstaple Male Choir.
Simply sublime.
Exercise? I thought you said extra fries!
Chair exercises are a great alternative for older adults who have difficulty moving around. Leg, arm and core muscles can get a workout from a seated position, which can help reduce the risk of injury from a fall.
So today after Tennis Club the residents invented the “Noodle Game” based on a video provided by Claire Comer (Head of House Keeping). Residents could be heard laughing down the corridors. It was amazing fun.
So much fun!
Talented, Brilliant, Incredible – Barnstaple Town Youth Marching Band
They say the longer you have to wait for something, the more you will appreciate it when it finally arrives. With this thought in our minds and with bated breath, staff, families, friends and residents at Tyspane Care Home welcomed Barnstaple Town Youth Marching Band. It really was a sight for saw eyes, beautiful polished and shiny instruments, bright read uniforms and wonderful beaming smiles. A true visual extravaganza.
The Military History of Braunton Burrows with World War II Historians Richard Bass and William Hibbs.
During World War 11 the Braunton Burrows provided ideal conditions for assault training by the American troops preparing for D-Day. Richard and William have spent many years researching the links between American forces and the west of England during World War 11 and uncovered the forgotten history of the U.S Assault Training Centre where troops trained for their spearhead role upon the beaches of Normandy.
Today at Tyspane Care Home, Richard and William presented a fabulous informative talk and slide show about their research, exploration and excavation of wartime constructions across Braunton Burrows.
Thank you Richard and William. Amazing.
Little Fishes Pre-School
Today at Tyspane Care Home family, friends, staff and residents welcomed back Little Fishes Pre School in Braunton. They created stunning skyscrapers from blocks, amazing train tracks and sang along with The Golden Girl traditional nursery rhymes. However, the high point of the afternoon was the parachute. Everyone put their hands up in the air, lifting the parachute, one at a time like a baseball game, creating a synchronised wave. It was incredible to see all ages working together. Truly magical.
Age Apartheid!
At Tyspane Care Home we understand that due to changes in family structures the frequency of intergenerational interactions is difficult. Age Apartheid is the term used to describe the segregation of generations in Britain. People’s interactions outside the home are almost exclusively with members of their own age group. At Tyspane Care Home we understand the importance and benefits of intergenerational interactions. For the young, interacting with the elderly is fantastic for children’s social development especially as the older generation often observe children without judgement and shower them with positive reinforcements.
Therefore, it was an absolute privilege to welcome Little Fishes Soft Play School to Tyspane Care Home. The pre-school children played, sang, asked questions and interacted with the residents. It was a joy to watch and will now be a regular feature on the activities time table.
