Activities at Bere Grove Care Home

The residents at Bere Grove Care Home had a wonderful time painting beautiful poppy canvases in preparation for Armistice Day. Using vibrant acrylic paints, they created some truly stunning artwork, don’t they look amazing? 

 

We’re so proud of everyone’s creativity and the heartfelt effort that went into each piece.

Something sweet is in the air around Bere Grove this week — and it smells like shortbread! Our amazing residents have been rolling up their sleeves and sharing their favourite shortbread recipes, from traditional buttery bites to creative twists that would make grandma proud.

 

It’s heart-warming to see our community come together through the love of baking. Whether you're a seasoned pro or trying shortbread for the first time, there's joy in every crumb! 

Thanks to everyone’s generosity at the Bere Grove Harvest Festival, we raised £100 for Dementia Support Hampshire & IOW, helping support families affected by dementia. Vicki Johnson from the charity said: "Every donation helps us make a real difference. We’re so grateful for Bere Grove’s support!” A big thank you to all who donated and made the day so special! Bere Grove hosts a friendly ‘Making Memories’ group meets which meets every third Wednesday at 2:30pm and is open to all.

What an incredible day we had at the Bere Grove Harvest Festival! Our community came together to celebrate the season in true festive spirit – and the turnout was amazing! A huge thank you to the talented Charlotte Millichamp, who filled the garden with beautiful music and had everyone tapping their feet! Ems Friendly Farm thank you for bringing along your amazing farm animals. A heartfelt thank you to all the staff who helped bring this amazing day to life. Events like this remind us what a special place Bere Grove truly is.

Our residents got into the fall spirit this week with a festive pumpkin decorating event! From spooky faces to creative masterpieces, everyone showed off their artistic side and had a wonderful time enjoying laughs, snacks, and good company.

Bere Grove residents had a magical time this afternoon with a special visit from Scot the Magician! From jaw-dropping magic tricks to colourful balloon animals, the smiles were non-stop.

 

It was a fantastic day of fun, laughter, and community spirit — thank you to everyone who came out to join us! 

What a lovely afternoon filled with music, laughter, and community spirit!

 

Residents were all smiles today, clapping along and singing their hearts out to classic tunes spinning on vinyl. There’s something truly magical about the crackle of a record and the sound of voices raised together, thank you to everyone who joined in and made it such a heart warming time! 

We were proud to host a Macmillan Coffee Morning here at Bere Grove to help raise funds and awareness for those affected by cancer. It was a wonderful morning filled with delicious bakes, hot drinks, and even warmer hearts. A huge thank you for the generosity and support of everyone who attended, we’ve helped make a real difference to the lives of those facing cancer.

This weekend, our wonderful Bere Grove Care Home community came together to celebrate two amazing years of friendship, growth, and neighbourhood spirit! A huge thank you to Councillor Graham Hill for joining us, and to DJ James Flint for keeping the party going with fantastic music! From games and laughter to cake and dancing, it was a day to remember. Here's to many more years of community, connection, and celebration at Bere Grove! 

Our residents were treated to a wonderful visit from Jiggy Wrigglers Havant and Waterlooville! There were bubbles, music, singing, sensory lights, and plenty of smiles all around. The little ones lit up the room with their energy and joy, creating a magical atmosphere that our residents absolutely adored. A big thank you to Jiggly Wrigglers and all the children (and their grown-ups!) for bringing such happiness to our home.

A huge thank you to Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service for visiting Bere Grove and delivering an engaging and informative session on how to reduce the risk of fire in our homes and what to do in the unfortunate event of a fire breaking out! We also were lucky enough to welcome some Police Officers in the audience too. Residents and community members took part in valuable discussions and walked away with practical tips to help keep themselves and their loved ones safe. It was fantastic to see you all, safety is a big priority, and today was a big step in making everyone in our neighbourhood even safer. Thank you to everyone who attended!

What a lovely day out for some of our Bere Grove residents who took a trip to Petersfield Lake and had the delightful experience of hand-feeding the geese! The birds were friendly (and a bit cheeky), making it a fun and memorable outing for everyone. Fun Fact: Did you know that Canada geese mate for life and often return to the same nesting spot each year? Talk about loyalty! It’s these little moments of connection with nature (and each other) that bring joy to our community. 

The third Wednesday of every month is our "Making Memories" group here at Bere Grove? Open to the whole community, this special group is designed for people living with dementia their friends and loved ones, a time to connect, create, and, of course, make wonderful memories together. 

 

Each month, we enjoy meaningful activities, from gardening and baking to painting and more. Today, was no exception, we got creative with some leaf painting to decorate our tables for our upcoming Harvest Festival on Saturday 20th September, 12:00–3:00pm 

 

We’d love for you to join us next month, everyone is welcome!