Activities at Wood Grange Care Home
Our activities team are great at building the activities programme around the likes and interests of the people we care for. Ensuring that our social events offer fun and adventure is part of the ethos of our home; it’s important that those we support can enjoy an active and social lifestyle. Of course, there will always be those who prefer peace and quiet, and in these instances, a cup of tea and a chat are always welcomed.
Ruby-Mae Walker
Hello, my name is Ruby-Mae and I am the activities Co-Ordinator here at Wood Grange.
My background is working in dance education and production as well as experience in the mental health care sector. I am extremely passionate about my role here in promoting life enrichment within the home and I feel privileged to work alongside such amazing people, and to be a part of our residents lives, spending quality time with them on a regular basis. I work alongside Louise to plan and organise daily activities to suit our resident’s needs, Louise and I are very enthusiastic about our roles and the resident’s well-being is always at the forefront of our minds.
I love to dance, keep fit by going to the gym and spending time with family.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
Read our brochure
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 Wood Grange Care Home
VE Day celebrations
Wood Grange marked the 79th anniversary of VE Day, a momentous occasion in history celebrating the end of World War II in Europe. We honoured this day with a morning tea, a sing-along of wartime classics, and sharing fascinating facts about this pivotal moment in our shared history. Let's remember and celebrate the bravery and sacrifices of those who fought for freedom and peace.
Residents return to Waterside after flooding
We're thrilled to see Waterside back in action after overcoming the challenges brought by January's floods. And great to see our old friend Gary the Gorilla! Residents were delighted in browsing Waterside's offerings and indulging in some well-deserved refreshments and delicious cakes. Peter said, "it was amazing to see the flood line marked on the wall in the restaurant".
Residents embrace flower power
Residents at Wood Grange Care Home in Bourne celebrated Chelsea Flower Show which took place from 21 to 25 May 2024 - as well as watching the show on TV, they also held their own Chelsea inspired activities for the green-fingered.
Created and run by the Royal Horticultural Society, Chelsea Flower Show is the world’s greatest flower show with stunning garden designs and gorgeous floral displays.
Cadbury's Virtual Event
Residents across our services had a wonderful time joining Cadbury for an interactive virtual talk on their fascinating 200-year history.
Residents joining learnt interesting facts about the chocolate giant, shared memories, and reminisced about their favourite sweet treats.
It was a heart-warming experience filled with laughter, nostalgia, and plenty of chocolatey goodness!
Darwen the miniature horse visits again!
Brenda and her horse Darwen came to visit the residents at Wood Grange to celebrate the Grand National Event. Darwen brought laughter and smiles, filling the home with horsey happiness. The residents thoroughly enjoyed seeing Darwen as they always do. Later on in the day some of the residents sat to watch the Grand National making their own bets. Well done to both Rosemary’s for their first place win, Harry securing second place and Robina claiming third. They were overjoyed with their well-deserved prizes.
The Rainbow Table
Wood Grange Welcomes The rainbow table. Introducing the new technology which is designed to enhance the lives of our residents! With its user-friendly interface and accessibility features, the tablet offers countless benefits from staying connected with loved ones through video calls to accessing entertainment and educational content, it fosters social engagement and mental stimulation. Embrace the future of life enrichment with our innovative tablet technology, empowering residents to live fuller and more connected lives. The rainbow table has already made a great impression on the residents, especially our Resident Ambassador Barry who loves to watch Mountain Gorillas. The Rainbow Table has accompanied our relaxation and pamper sessions by playing tranquil music and projecting beautiful scenery’s and landscapes.
Upcoming events
November
The leaves are falling, and November is calling. Check out our upcoming activities for the month.
Countdown to Christmas
Counting down the days to Christmas with a fun filled month ahead - all welcome.
Looking for a place to host a meeting?
Looking for a place or venue to hold a meeting? For more information on what we have to offer please get in touch.
Volunteers - Could you make a difference?
If you would like to become a volunteer or more information on volunteering, we'd love to hear from you.
Emergency Services - Take a break on us!
Come and take a break on us! Calling all emergency services personnel, district nurses, enjoy a warming drink and slice of cake on your break.
Memory Cafe
Join us at our 'Memory Cafe' and meet our highly trained dementia staff who will be on hand to answer any questions you may have or just to have a chat.
