Activities at Wood Grange Care Home

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.

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.

Ethel turned 105 on the 2nd of April 2024. Ethel received a card from the King and Local MP Gareth Davies who she has previously met on a visit to Wood Grange. In total by the 2nd April Ethel received 65 cards in total however cards are still coming through the post to date therefore this figure continues to increase. One card came from as far as Scotland. Ethel enjoyed a visit from Dr Pears and Denika Wilmot from the Hereward Practice, wishing her happy birthday and gifting her a large 105th Balloon and card. Ethel is Hereward’s practice eldest patient. During Ethel’s celebrations she told us all that during her time in the RAF she made 3 life-long friends, these friends and other colleagues used to call her ‘Aunt Happy’ as she was always smiling.

What a fantastic day we had for the Grand National! We had the pleasure of welcoming Darwen the miniature horse, who brought smiles to resident's faces as he trotted around visiting rooms and communal areas.

After some delightful equine company, we gathered to watch the Grand National. Congratulations to both Rosemary's for their joint first-place win, Harry for securing second place, and Robina for claiming third! They were all overjoyed with their well-deserved prizes. 

Wood Grange Care Home in Bourne has recently brought a new splash of colour to residents’ lives by installing a digital Rainbow Table which brings with it a whole new world of interactive possibilities.

The Rainbow Table is a versatile digital platform that uses all kinds of interactive games and apps to connect people with each other, their family members and friends, all while stimulating movement and cognitive activity. The Rainbow Table can be used individually or as a group, residents are invited to play all kinds of games, take part in activities and classes, quizzes, brain training and sensory apps, connect with others via Zoom, watch films and TV programmes, listen to music, the possibilities really are endless.  It is a great way to spark discussions, get everyone up and dancing, debating, reminiscing, the Rainbow Table is rapidly becoming everyone’s favourite piece of kit.

Residents and guests at Wood Grange care home in Bourne enjoyed a night of grins with a live dance performance that took place at the home. Local Bourne Borderers performed their Morris Dancing routines along with live music played on their accordions and flutes.

The hospitality team at the home also provided a spread of sweet and savoury treats for guests to enjoy during the show.

General Manager, Katya said, “Our residents and guests had a wonderful day dancing along with the wonderful performers. We do our best to provide a wide range of activities and entertainment at Wood Grange as part of the lifestyle enrichment programme for residents, and this was one of our favourites!”