Activities at Upton Bay Care Home
Our teams are trained to enrich the lives of residents through stimulating the mind, body and soul, and taking the time to learn about each person to ensure everyone receives support that adds enrichment to their life.
Activities are an integral part of life at our care home. We want to ensure that the people we support have as much fun as possible during their time with us, so it’s important that our activities programme is created with the interests of residents in mind. Our skilled Activities Coordinators bring a certain uniqueness to the home that can’t be found anywhere else, and which is reflected in the activities they organise.
Karen Grant
I first worked in the care sector in 2010, starting in domiciliary care and progressing to Care Coordinator. I have since gained a wealth of experience in dedicated dementia and residential activities, working as a peripatetic activities coordinator in 16 out of 20 homes within a group, and then in 2018, I was part of a team that commissioned a new luxury care home, where I was an Activities Team Leader.
I enjoy making wishes come true for residents: in February 2015, I organised my first wedding in a care home. The lady resident who was living with dementia was unable to travel to Hertfordshire for her granddaughters wedding, so I brought the wedding to her. I organised a wedding blessing at the home; we had a vicar, a choir, all of the bridal party, the flowers, a buffet, a wedding cake, champagne—the full works.
In 2017, I organised a smaller wedding in the garden, and this was a special wish for a gentleman resident to see his granddaughter married. Organising these special moments gives me a lot of pleasure, knowing I have made them feel special and to give families that happiness and see them smile.
I cannot wait to welcome our residents into their wonderful new home and help to bring smiles, joy and laughter to each day.
Karen is also one of our dementia champions
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 Upton Bay Care Home
Christmas visit to Canford School
Santa's grotto and Christmas fair
Christmas visit from Muddy Boots nursery
The highlight of the day was when the Muddy Boots children serenaded our residents with sweet and melodic Christmas songs, spreading warmth and holiday cheer throughout the home. The harmonious blend of young voices and the joy on the faces of our residents created a magical and unforgettable experience for all
Making flower centre pieces with Canford school students
Bus trip to Jazz cafe at Sandbanks beach
Christmas Bus trip to Haskin's Garden Centre
Upcoming events
Knit and Knatter - weekly group
Families, friends, local community join our fun and social gathering. Bring your knitting and enjoy a cup of coffee and cake.
Burn's Night
We will enjoy Scottish music along with a selection of Scottish food.
Local community welcome
Pamper and wellness event
Learn breathing techniques, gentle exercises and calming ways, Taster massage sessions available
Seated exercise class - Wednesday 5th February
Exercise to help balance, aid co-ordination and ensure you are moving as best you can.
Everyone welcome. 10.30-11.30am. Social and interactive.
Networking Breakfast - Tuesday 11th February 2025
Join a wide variety of businesses for our complimentary networking breakfast. Bacon baps, pastries and refreshments available.
