Activities at Bedewell Grange Care Home
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.
Donna Brooks
My name is Donna. I am the activities co-ordinator at Bedewell Grange. I joined Bedewell Grange in April 2022 and I bring lots of new exciting ideas to the role, having worked in the health and social care sector for the last 15 years. I am passionate about my role within the home and aim to bring a smile to all our residents' faces through different types of activities.
I'm bright and bubbly, so I aim to share this each day at work. I have experience in supporting our residents who are more able, as well as doing sensory Namaste sessions with our residents who are less able.
As I get to know the residents' likes and dislikes, if you would like to come and chat with me about your family member please pop in and see me.
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 Bedewell Grange Care Home
Pet therapy
Our residents opened Bedewell Grange dog groomers to pamper our resident dog, Honey.
Honey was lathered up with bubbles and enjoyed drinking the water she was rinsed with.
Our residents always enjoy the cuddles they get with Honey as they dry her off. She was on her best behaviour and loved being rewarded with lots of love.
Bedewell sewing club
Our ladies enjoyed making little fabric animals, including elephants and birds. Using felt, our ladies quickly stitched the animals before stuffing and decorating the final artwork.
Our ladies love a nice get-together and chatted about the days when you would wear your socks if they had a hole in them. The final products were nice and colourful and our ladies were thrilled with them.
Elvis comes to Bedewell
Mike Memphis as Elvis entered the building, and you could feel the excitement as everyone looked forward to our monthly visit.
There was so much laughter, dancing and singing in the room, and it was lovely to have the company of residents' families joining us as we had a fabulous morning.
Jess Amadi
Hi, my name is Jessica and I’m a Senior Carer here at Bedewell Grange. I studied Microbiology for my BSc and later completed an MSc in International Business Management — but my heart led me in a different direction. When I moved to the UK in 2022, I discovered my true passion in caring for others, and I’ve been in the care sector ever since.
I joined Barchester in April 2024, and I honestly love what I do. Every day is a chance to connect with our residents, support them in meaningful ways, and learn something new. The team here at Bedewell Grange is incredibly supportive — it really feels like a family. I’m proud to be part of a home where kindness, respect, and compassion are at the heart of everything we do.
Home create intergenerational sensory garden
Bedewell Grange has been hosting intergenerational sessions for residents and local nursery children in association with Little Movers. The event takes place each month at Bedewell Grange, where the residents and the children enjoy music, games and activities.
Following the success of the sessions, the residents decided to create a sensory garden at Bedewell Grange, so the children could enjoy it when they came to visit.
After the planning took place, the residents got to work creating the garden for all to enjoy. The residents enjoy spending time in the garden whilst the children play in the Wendy house, the mud kitchen or whilst sitting on the toad stools listening to stories.
Connectfest
We were invited along to the Connectfest to join equal arts to paint wooden butterflies which we took back to Bedewell to varnish and hang in our garden.
We met some lovely people from different companies who we chatted with and shared ideas on keeping our residents engaged through creative activities. We thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon.
Upcoming events
Blue Light Breakfast
If you are part of the Emergency Services or Community District Nurses, we extend a very warm welcome for you to join us - Every Tuesday from 7.30 am - 10.00 am.
Volunteers - Could you make a difference?
Do you have any spare time and could make a difference? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
Community Cafe - Every Thursday
We know the importance of supporting our local community and extend a warm invitation for you to join us at our weekly Community Cafe. All welcome.
Emergency Services - Take a break on us!
Calling all emergency services personnel, we offer a warm welcome to join us on your duty breaks for a refreshing drink and a slice of cake.
Looking for a place to host a meeting?
For more information please contact Bedewell Grange on 0191 483 8000.
