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.

Enriching life
Watch our video on life enrichment in our homes.

Karen Grant

Activities Lead, Dementia Champion

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

Life-encriching activities booklet Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.

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

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A Special Wish for Christine Blake - 40 years Service Certificate at RNLI

Today was a day filled with joy, nostalgia, and heartfelt connections as Christine and Karen, the Activities Lead, were warmly welcomed at the RNLI reception by Ali Murphy, the Volunteer Experience Manager, and four of Christine's closest work colleagues and friends - Joyce, Carol, Caroline, and Kay. These incredible women had worked together in various departments within the RNLI from 1976 to 2001, forming lifelong friendships that have lasted over 40 yearsAs they enjoyed a delightful afternoon tea and shared cherished memories, Jayne George, the Head of Fundraising, presented Christine with a Long Service Certificate, and Ali Murphy gifted her with an RNLI Teddybear named Milly. The afternoon was filled with laughter, stories, and the warmth of old friendships, with Christine also reconnecting with familiar faces such as Heidi, a volunteer working in the gift shop
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Fun Day Out at the Ark Café in Poole Park

At the café, we shared stories and memories of Valentine's Day, reminiscing about how each of us met our partners back in the day. It was a beautiful opportunity to connect, share love stories, and celebrate the joy of companionshipAfter our delightful time at the café, we strolled over to see the birds and had a wonderful time feeding them. The colorful feathers, chirping melodies, and playful interactions with the birds brought smiles to our faces and warmed our heartsThank you to everyone who joined us for this memorable day out at the Ark Café. It was a perfect blend of friendship, nostalgia, and nature's beauty. Stay tuned for more adventures and heartwarming moments with the Upton Bay Community
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Celebrating Maureen's wish come true with a day of ice skating nostalgia

Joined by Chloe and Lizzy, Maureen faced her initial fears on the ice and glided around with newfound confidence. As she shared stories of her past skating and skiing adventures, memories of cold icy weather flooded backWhile taking a coffee break, Maureen joyfully watched everyone skate by. Even Lizzy's tumble brought laughter and fond memories of Maureen's skiing beginnings A heartfelt thanks to the Upton Bay Team, Chloe, and Lizzy for creating a memorable day filled with laughter and friendshipHere's to more shared adventures ahead
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Rainbow Tablet at Upton Bay Community

We are thrilled to announce the exciting new addition to our Upton Bay community - the Rainbow Tablet! Resident ambassadors June and Dorothy had the honor of cutting the red ribbons to unveil this innovative device that promises to bring joy and convenience to our communityJune and Dorothy had a wonderful time trialing the Rainbow Tablet and were highly impressed by its features and usability. They both wholeheartedly recommend it to the entire community, as they believe it will enhance the daily lives of our residents and provide valuable resources and entertainmentWe encourage all residents to take advantage of this new addition and explore the opportunities it offers. Let's embrace this technological advancement together and make the most of the benefits it brings to our community

Carehome.co.uk Award

We are so happy to announce that we have received the 'Top 20 Came Home 2024' Award from Carehome.co.uk!

We have received this award in recognition that our home is in the top 20 rated care homes in our region, based on published reviews from residents and their family and friends.

Everyone at the home has been working incredibly hard to achieve high standards of care for their residents and are thrilled to celebrate this amazing achievement. Carehome.co.uk is the leading care home reviews website in the UK with nearly 18,000 care homes, 16 million+ visits per year and over 300,000 care home reviews.

A broad selection of friends and families have left glowing reviews of their experiences with the home on the website. To achieve this award is a huge team effort, and we would like to say a big thank you to anyone who left a review and helped us achieve this award.

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Mary's special wish to see The Nutcracker Ballet


 

Mary wonderful experience today at The Lighthouse Theatre. Mary's afternoon was filled with joy and excitement as she attended the Nutcracker Ballet, one of her all-time favorites.The day started with Mary meeting her sister Peggy and Karen, our Activities Lead, before heading to the theatre. Peggy's excitement was contagious as she accompanied Mary to watch the ballet. Mary was delighted to have a prime view of the stage, where she could appreciate the vibrant costumes and beautiful dance.


 

Upcoming events

Networking Breakfast - Tuesday 8th April

Join us for breakfast and networking. We have a wide range of local businesses who are keen to make new connections

More information

Health and Nutrition Talk - Wednesday 9th April 2025

Join us for this informative talk on how nutrition is an imperative part of maintaining good health and well being especially when looking at our mental health.