Activities at Tyspane Care Home

Activities make up the most important part of all our days and at Tyspane Care Home we ensure a variety that reflects the interests and capabilities of all the people we support. The team is trained to understand the importance of stimulating engagement as well as ensuring residents have the opportunity to enjoy passions and creative hobbies that are personal to them. All group and individual activity are designed to not only mentally and physically stimulate the people we care for but to enhance their life skills and feelings of purpose and self-worth. A weekly time table of activities is printed, personally delivered and discussed with residents each week to support engagement as well as being displayed around the home. The activities team always strive to deliver what is published on the activities sheet, however, sometimes last-minute unexpected changes can occur or in other words sometimes something good happens when you least expect it.

Today, Emily one of our young volunteers stepped bravely in at the last minute to play tunes on the home’s keyboard to entertain residents, families, friends and staff. They say good keyboard players are quiet, intelligent, inquisitive and analytical, very true.

Emily commented, “I really enjoyed performing.”

Thank You Emily, simply wonderful.

Independence Day is celebrated annually on 15 August as a public holiday in India commemorating the nation's independence from the United Kingdom on 15 August 1947, the day when the provisions of the Indian Independence Act, which transferred legislative sovereignty to the Indian Constituent Assembly, came into effect.

To celebrate Indian Independence Day, Tyspane Care Home residents, friends, families and staff  created traditional Indian paintings using paints, natural dyes and pigments made from plants and minerals. Techniques  included hand-painting and stencilling. Later that same afternoon, the activities team  performed their version of Tyspane Care Home Bhangra Dancing!  

The evening ended with a spicy, rich, flavourful meal made up of a number of different components, the spread  included flatbreads, curries, balti’s, biryani’s, rice, pickles and Tikka’s.

David (Resident Ambassador) stated, “Well, that was a bit spicy.”

James (Resident) replied, “Just hot enough.”

Lee (Resident) “You should try the Naga curry, three chilli rating!”

Residents, friends, families and staff are looking forward to discovering Indian cuisine at its finest.

A great photo album isn’t just about the layout, although that’s what we tend to focus on. It’s about so much more; the story, the theme, and the details. Photo albums make beautiful keepsakes, for one’s self or loved ones, they preserve memories easily accessible for future generations. So, imagine Tyspane Care Home Activities Team reaction when Doreen a wonderfully articulate, funny and extremely sociable lady shared her photo album of her earlier years. The photos captured her earlier years with her friends at carnivals, dances, charity events, coach trips, holiday camps and more. The pictures told many stories, conveyed emotions, moods and messages that evoked understanding that words couldn’t. Complex moments and fleeting expressions tell a story of a lady who loved life to the full, and still does. 

To keep this passion burning in Doreen residents, friends, families and staff hosted a party based on the events captured in her photo album, one of family gatherings, laughter, fun and plenty of dressing up!  Emily (Mini Concerts) performed an array of classic Rock and Roll songs for Doreen. Doreen and her daughter sang throughout the performance and new photographs and memories were made.

Doreen stated, “This has been such a wonderful surprise, thank you to everyone who made this happen.”

Patricia, “This reminds me of the old days, my type of entertainment, loved it.”

Michelle, “What a special afternoon.”

So, remember a photograph in an album keeps a moment from running away, it’s the pause button of life.

The King of Rome

Amidst the ebb and flow of life, pausing to bask in moments of pure relaxation can be both rejuvenating and fulfilling. Embracing relaxation as essential practice  throughout the year, can significantly enhance ones wellbeing. Indulging in activities that kindle joy and purpose aren’t just fleeting, they are pathways to rekindling connections and igniting passions.

This afternoon at Tyspane Care Home residents, friends, families and staff were joined by David and friends who performed and dedicated their afternoon to create soothing and invigorating music for everyone. They played an array of instruments whilst singing a selection of old classics and personal songs/tunes they had written themselves. The soothing sounds of the melodies from the live instruments allowed residents, friends, families and staff to travel back to happier times and acting as a mood booster.

David (Resident Ambassador) cried tears of happiness as he felt deeply connected to some of the songs, despite showing a deep sense of emotional vulnerability it was also a sign of great strength and resilience.

Mary (Resident) thanked David for reciting the story/song about “The King of Rome” who was a successful racing pigeon owned by Charlie Hudson of Derby.

Thank you David, friends and Christine for a wonderful afternoon, it was special and surpassed all our expectations.

"Jacqui, Jaye, and Julie" sounds like it should be the basis for a Rock and Roll girl band 🎶💃🏻🎤. Well, this Rock and Rollin' threesome have an even more important job than that!!! These fab ladies are the 'Activities Team' that makes sure the residents at Barchester Healthcare's Tyspane Care Home have the best time ever... week in and week out 👏👏👏. In fact, the singers have been having so much fun over the last few months that our Directors Emily and Simon decided to take a trip down to sunny North Devon today to check out the fun for themselves. Needless to say, that it turned out to be another great afternoon of music and smiles for all concerned. Keep on Rockin' ladies, you really are the best ❤️

A great photo album isn’t just about the layout, although that’s what we tend to focus on. It’s about so much more; the story, the theme, and the details. Photo albums make beautiful keepsakes, for one’s self or loved ones, they preserve memories easily accessible for future generations. So, imagine Tyspane Care Home Activities Team reaction when Doreen a wonderfully articulate, funny and extremely sociable lady shared her photo album of her earlier years. The photos captured her earlier years with her friends at carnivals, dances, charity events, coach trips, holiday camps and more. The pictures told many stories, conveyed emotions, moods and messages that evoked understanding that words couldn’t. Complex moments and fleeting expressions tell a story of a lady who loved life to the full, and still does. 

To keep this passion burning in Doreen residents, friends, families and staff hosted a party based on the events captured in her photo album, one of family gatherings, laughter, fun and plenty of dressing up!  Emily (Mini Concerts) performed an array of classic Rock and Roll songs for Doreen. Doreen and her daughter sang throughout the performance and new photographs and memories were made.

Doreen stated, “This has been such a wonderful surprise, thank you to everyone who made this happen.”

Patricia, “This reminds me of the old days, my type of entertainment, loved it.”

Michelle, “What a special afternoon.”

So, remember a photograph in an album keeps a moment from running away, it’s the pause button of life.