Activities at Upton Bay Care Home

 Once at Holmes Garden Centre, our residents explored the vibrant displays of flowers, browsed the gift shop, and savored a delightful cup of tea while basking in the autumn sunshine. They even had the pleasure of overlooking the goldfish pond and admiring the Coy Carp as they elegantly swam to the surface

What a glorious sunny afternoon it was for our boat trip around Poole Harbour with residents Bob, June, Mary, and Edna. Today was especially memorable for Edna as her lovely niece Paula, our Residents Ambassador, and nephew John joined us for this spectacular journey We had the pleasure of visiting Round Island, Furzy Island, Arne, and Brownsea Island. The skipper of the Dolphin 111 surprised us by mentioning a special treat - the Waveley Steam Ship visiting Poole for a few days. We were delighted to witness its majestic arrival through Poole Harbour and docking on the Quay

Upton Bay Community BasketballAt Upton Bay, the community plays basketball with a unique twist - the game comes to you! Who said you have to go out and play when Upton Bay brings the basketball game right to your doorstepJoin the fun and excitement as we bring the joy of basketball directly to our community members. Stay tuned for upcoming games and events right here at Upton Bay

Residents on Memory Lane took part in The Alzheimer's Memory Walk today, walking a total of 5km to Hamworthy Park and around Upton Bay despite the cloudy weather and drizzling rainEdna, Christine, Karen, and Melody engaged the residents in the walk, with Karen (Activities Lead) leading the way for their participation in the upcoming Bournemouth Memory WalkEdna and Christine had a great time socializing with Edna's niece, Paula, and her husband, John, during the event. A special thank you to Hamworthy Cafe for providing a wonderful cup of tea to all participant

A Heartwarming Afternoon of Fulfilling a Special Wish for Josephine Yesterday afternoon was a truly special and heartwarming day as we came together to fulfill a long-held wish for our dear friend Josephine. The air was filled with nostalgia and joy as Josephine reminisced with her friend Joanna about the sights and experiences that had left a lasting impression on herJosephine's eyes sparkled with happiness as she shared stories of her volunteer days on Brownsea Island, recounting the beauty and serenity she had experienced during her time there. Her passion for the island and all its wonders was evident as she regaled us with tales of Round Island, Furzy Island, Arne, and, of course, Brownsea Island

This morning, despite the rain, the Upton Bay community embarked on a delightful trip to Wareham Quay. The weather may have been damp, but our spirits remained high as we enjoyed a tranquil time by the lake, surrounded by ducks and the soothing sounds of natureWe savored hot drinks together, relishing the peaceful ambiance and each other's company. The rain did not dampen our enthusiasm or our experience; instead, it added a unique charm to our outing