Activities at Tyspane Care Home

Christmas music is important because most of the songs in some way describe or are reminiscent of Christmas traditions. The strong connection, memory and emotion are all stimulated by the music that you would associate with a particular time, person or place. Christmas often reminds us of happy memories around the holidays that might not be recalled any other time of the year.

So, today at Tyspane Care Home, our memories were certainly stimulated by David and Friends as they put on a spectacular performance in the Activities Lounge. For residents, families, friends and staff listening to David and Friends play an array of musical instruments whilst singing classical tunes definitely triggered a rush of endorphins, the “feel-good” hormones, helping every to become stress free.

David and Friends are a talented and warm-hearted group of gentlemen who regularly visit Tyspane Care Home on a voluntary basis. Residents, families, friends and staff often describe them as compassionate, philanthropic, charitable and noble.

David J Prior (Resident Ambassador) stated, “They are special because they make others feel special.”

It was said that the world is a stage, and if that’s true…then David and Friends show must go on, not matter what happens…..

Residents, families, friends and staff of Tyspane Care Home had the wonderful experience of meeting Natasha Lazovic Managing Director (South) Executive Team today.

Natasha was visiting Tyspane Care Home to review the progress being made by the WOW renovations and discussed future aspirations and plans for Tyspane Care Home.  

Residents, families, friends and staff were delighted and chatted effortlessly to Natasha as she strolled through the home. Natasha spent time talking to David J Prior (Resident Ambassador) about life at Tyspane Care Home.

David later said, “It was lovely to talk to Natasha and let her know how privilege I feel to be an advocate for residents at Tyspane Care Home.”

To which Aime Bown (General Manager) replied, “We are proud of our Resident Ambassador, David he is a true advocate for residents at Tyspane Care Home, he is an inspirational to us all. I would also like to thank Natasha for taking time out of her busy schedule to spend time at Tyspane Care Home and listen to our future ideas, values and visions for our home.”

Christmas spirituality is about beauty, compassion, kindness, courage and hard work and sacredness being present in each and every one of us. 

Miriam, Mother to Mary, Sister to Lorna and Volunteer at Tyspane Care Home, delivered this message through her monthly Tambourines and Choruses session. She provided joy and hope through singing to enforce the message of love and humanity within us. 

Miriam encouraged everyone to keep the light within us going all year long.

Miriam said, “Tyspane Care Home is my family, I love to come here, it brings me great joy.”

Thank You Miriam for being you and supporting Tyspane Care Home residents, families, friends and staff. 

An early Victorian etymology for brandy snaps is “brandy-schnaps, from being burnt, not for the real or supposed presence of brandy.” 

However, for Tyspane Care Home Baking Club they symbolise the beginning of Christmas as they are simply delicious, delicate and filled with a whipped cream filling. Yummy!

Mary (Resident) stated, “It was such fun, I enjoyed using the piping bag.”

The Ibo or Igbo people are found in south-eastern Nigeria and have many interesting customs and traditions. With a population of around 40 million throughout Nigeria, they are one of the biggest and most influential tribes. Igbos are well-known for their entrepreneurial endeavours, both within Nigeria and around the world. 

The Igbo language is one of the major languages spoken in Nigeria. It belongs to the Niger-Congo language family and is notable for having a rich and complex linguistic structure. Igbo is a tonal language, meaning that the pitch or tone of a word can change its meaning. This linguistic inheritance is cherished by the Igbo people as it plays a significant role in their cultural identity.

Furthermore, the Igbo community boasts one of the most celebrated literary figures in Africa – Chinua Achebe. Achebe, born in 1930 in present-day Nigeria, is known for his ground breaking novel “Things Fall Apart.” The novel explores the impact of colonialism on African society, specifically focusing on the Igbo community. Achebe’s work not only put the Igbo culture on the global literary map but also shed light on the struggles and resilience of the Igbo people. 

So, today at Tyspane Care Home, residents, families, friends and staff gathered in the activities lounge to meet Augustus Chukwuma (husband to Gladys, Tyspane Care Home, Registered Nurse), Augustus was born in Nigeria to the Igbo tribe. Augustus has a larger-than-life personality, and is immensely interesting and certainly captured everyone’s attention this afternoon as he instantly impressed his audience with his dramatic nature. He told wonderful stories about his tribe as well as his love for his wife and how they met and married. Residents, families, friends and staff asked questions, laughed and sat mesmerised by his social qualities that created a sense of beauty and warmth. 

David J Prior (Resident Ambassador) described the afternoon as magical, he was totally absorbed in the stories.” Augustus, your energy and friendliness is a balm to all who socialise with you. 

At Tyspane Care Home we are lucky to have Aime Bown as our General Manager. Aime is a true leader who succeeds because she cuts through differences of race, sex, age, nationality, and personality and, using stories and celebrating residents, tap into those few needs we all share. She challenges each employee to excel in his or her own way. Aime is able to adapt to change and lead her team through it!

So, to say thank you, residents, families, friends and staff made one of Amie’s wishes come true. She has for a long time longed for a traditional Irish coffee with home-made short bread biscuits.

David J Prior (Resident Ambassador) said, “Aime is a wonderful person, she speaks to residents with sensitivity and understanding, she is a good listener. “