Denmead GrangeBarchester Healthcare

Activities at Denmead Grange Care Home

Name: Denmead Grange Care Home
Address: Forest Road, Denmead, Waterlooville, PO7 6XP, GB
Telephone: 02380 084786

We understand that the people we support have passions and interests that could be difficult to pursue after moving into a care home – but that doesn’t mean we won’t encourage them to try! Some hobbies can define a person, so our activities team is dedicated to ensuring that everyone we support is able to do what makes them happy to the best of their abilities. Social events are organised with individual tastes in mind and with the idea that residents have the opportunity to try new and exciting things.

Read our brochure ‘Life-enriching activities’ for more information about life in our care homes.

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Vicky Burgess

Activities Co-Ordinator

Being Head of life enrichment is not a job it is a passion. Vicky has been working in the health and social care sector for 23 years. Vicky has already been working at Denmead Grange for a year as a valued Senior Carer. Vicky already has extensive knowledge about the home and our residents which means she already has an insight into what the resident enjoy. Vicky is looking forward to her role as she believes that Life Enrichment is a truly rewarding role where she can ensure everyday is meaningful to the people we care for. My aim is to ensure that our residents get to continue doing the things they love, trying new things and extending their skills and knowledge. My goal each day is to bring enjoyment, laughter and smiles to everyone at Denmead Grange!

Celebrating life at Denmead Grange Care Home

A wonderful tasty baking session

We had a wonderful morning making savoury cheese straws and delicious ham and cheese turnovers with our head chef.

The baking session brought back lots of happy memories for many of our residents, from chatting about favourite recipes to enjoying the familiar smells of freshly baked treats. It was lovely to see everyone getting involved, sharing stories, and working together.

Best of all, the finished bakes were absolutely yummy! They were enjoyed by everyone as a tasty afternoon snack, and there were plenty of smiles all around.

Denmead Grange residents enjoy getting their planters 'Spring Ready'!

Residents had a wonderful morning planting bulbs and bedding plants together with the first gardening club of the year

Not only have the balconies come to life with beautiful colour ahead of spring, but spending time gardening also supports wellbeing, encourages gentle activity, and gives everyone a real sense of achievement. We’re looking forward to watching everything grow and bloom over the coming weeks.

A Beautiful Christmas Eve

We have had the most beautiful Christmas Eve, with our home filled with joy, laughter, and plenty of festive cheer. The day was truly special from beginning to end.

Our celebrations started with a wonderful festive movement-to-music session, bringing smiles, energy, and Christmas spirit to everyone involved. It was a lovely way to come together and embrace the season.

We then enjoyed a delicious Christmas Eve lunch, lovingly prepared by our amazing hospitality team. The food was absolutely beautiful, and we are so grateful for the care and effort that went into making it such a memorable meal.

Later in the day, we were delighted to be joined by friends and family for an afternoon of carols, mulled wine, and festive treats. The sound of familiar songs, warm drinks, and shared laughter created a truly magical atmosphere.

A beautiful Christmas Eve was had by all, filled with togetherness, gratitude, and the true spirit of Christmas.

Remember not to forget

Our residents enjoyed a variety of events to celebrate Remembrance Day. We made our own Remembrance garden, allowing us to honour the bravery and sacrifices of all those who served.

We joined the community to honour the fallen. Our arts and craft session made poppies for us all to wear with pride. We all enjoyed the togetherness and sharing memories.

Glass Painting

We had a wonderful time learning how to use glass paint, which we then enjoyed decorating our own vase. Each vase was a unique style and it was amazing to see the creative flair of our wonderful residents.

A beautiful way for our residents to display their fresh flowers around our home.

Big Bird Watch Preparations

Sitting as it does amongst woodlands, Denmead Grange is very well placed for bird watching and wildlife appreciation.

Many residents have active bird tables outside their rooms already but we chose to join in with the RSPB's Big Bird Watch, so spent a lovely afternoon preparing fat balls and tasty snacks to attract and reward our visitors. Our efforts were rewarded!

When you visit Denmead Grange you know that we offer everyone a warm welcome and a range of delectable offerings, this activity was simply a means of extending our well renowned hospitality!

Supporting local charities

We were very pleased to share with the Paulsgrove ARK the amazing donation from Barchester's Charitable Foundation to help this fantastic charity host some community food events in the new year!

The Chairman, Thomas and one of the advisors, Hayley visited us and explained to us in detail the amazing work they do for their community! The work is all through volunteering, giving up their time, and genuinely wanting to make a difference!

One of the shared thoughts was the importance of a safe place where people can socialise and make friendships!

A magical Christmas singalong!

We had the absolute pleasure of the Denmead Beavers for a fun filled Christmas sing-along this evening, and what a truly wonderful time it was.Their enthusiasm, big smiles, and beautiful voices lit up the room and brought so much warmth and festive cheer to our residents.

From classic carols to favourite Christmas tunes, the Beavers sang their hearts out, spreading joy with every song. Our residents were clapping, singing along, and smiling from ear to ear, moments that remind us how special community connections really are.

A huge thank you to the Denmead Beavers, their leaders, and families for taking the time to visit and share the Christmas spirit with us. And thank you for the beautiful homemade Christmas cards and gifts.

Magic with Scott

We enjoyed a comedy magic show with Scott. He involved the residents in all the magic tricks, which left us saying “how did he do that”?

The residents really enjoyed the way he involved us all, we can’t wait for him to return and show us another one of his magic shows.

Grandparents Celebrations

A special day was had by all celebrating our amazing grandparents. Our hospitality team provided a beautiful afternoon tea, and each family enjoyed having fun together, whether it was games, puzzles or arts and crafts.

The day was filled with so much love and happiness.

Residents at Denmead Grange celebrated their Activities Team!

Denmead Grange residents love their 'Ladies in Pink', celebrating them in National Activities Providers and Professionals week was therefore a lovely chance to show some appreciation to the incredible Denmead Grange Activities Team.

Vicky, our Life Enrichment Lead and Maria her assistant bring joy, creativity, and purpose each day to the residents in our home. We are truly grateful to the passion and dedication that goes into what you do!

Judith one of our residents said “we would be lost without them, they think of new ideas and keep us entertained & happy”

Wendy one of our residents said “they go above and beyond and try to make everything possible we ask”

Dementia Christmas Disco

What a truly wonderful afternoon at the Dementia Christmas Disco

The room looked absolutely fantastic, beautifully decorated with festive touches everywhere you looked, and all the props were ready and waiting to bring a bit of extra sparkle and fun. As soon as the music started, the energy in the room lifted there was no stopping us after that!

There was lots of singing along to well-loved songs, plenty of chair dancing, hands clapping, smiles all around, and before we knew it the dance floor was full. Seeing everyone enjoying themselves, laughing, and moving to the music was so heart-warming.

It was a truly magical afternoon, filled with joy, music, and togetherness, and such a special time spent with friends. Moments like these really remind you how powerful music and connection can be.

Fitness Classes

Friday Fun Fitness!

What a great all-over exercise class this morning,who said exercise can’t be fun?!

We got moving and exercising using:

Pom poms

Small balls

Bean bags

Hoops

There was laughter, teamwork, and lots of smiles. From stretching to everyone gently working their

muscles while enjoying every moment.

Our Friday Fun Exercise Class is always a hit and today was no exception! We love staying active, keeping healthy, and supporting each other. Can’t wait for next week!

Children in Need

We had a amazing morning with the local Pre school celebrating children in need. The Children brought our residents a drawing and a little gift each.

Our theme was yellow. We enjoyed colouring and painting Pudsey bear picture, and playing with yellow play do. We ended the morning with a sing along. The children brought us so much joy and fun, we cant wait for them to return.

Diwali Celebrations

We enjoyed a vibrant and joyful celebration. We transformed our lounge, made homemade flower decorations, enjoyed a lively exercise class to traditional Diwali music and explored the meaning and tradition of Diwali, followed by a quiz.