Activities at Bere Grove Care Home

We were delighted to welcome Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service to Bere Grove for a truly memorable evening! Our residents had a fantastic time chatting with the local firefighters, sharing stories, and getting a hands-on look at the impressive equipment on board the fire engine. The team gave a brilliant demonstration, explaining how each tool plays a vital role in keeping us all safe.A heartfelt thank you to the crew for making the evening so engaging, informative, and enjoyable.

Come rain or shine in Hampshire, Doreen our ever-glowing resident ambassador is bringing the sunshine! Here she is, enjoying a glass of fizz in the garden at Bere Grove proof that every day here can be something special.Planning a break but feeling unsure about leaving Mum or Dad? Our respite stays offer not just peace of mind, but a chance to discover Bere Grove for themselves with its real sense of community, varied daily activities, and calm, quiet spaces to relax in their own way.

We took a trip down memory lane with our lovely residents at the Milestones Museum in Basingstoke. We explored the living history of Portsmouth and the surrounding areas, and what a fascinating journey it was! We admired stunning vintage vehicles and even spotted a Gales Ales van – just like the ones that used to cruise the streets of Horndean! Afterwards, we had a blast at the old-fashioned pier, enjoying classic fairground arcade games and even getting into character with some fun dressing up! It was a wonderful day full of smiles, stories, and stepping back in time . Thank you to all the amazing staff and volunteers who made it so special!

Recently, here at Bere Grove Care Home one of our wonderful residents Dawn, got to make a wish and watch it come true!Bowling was something that Dawn had always wanted to do but never had the chance and when asked what her dream trip would be she said 'You know, I would just love to go bowling'. That set the wheels in motion to make this happen.Dawn was over the moon when she walked in to the bowling ally. The lights, music and fun atmosphere were just what she wanted them to be. Here in the photo of Dawn you can see just how happy she is. We were so pleased to be able to make this wish come true!

When the drizzle comes, it doesn't stop us getting our green fingers stuck in the soil here at Bere Grove.Gardening Club started this week with the help of Fred, the homes friendly and knowledgeable gardener. A group of our residents got stuck in to potting some lovely flowers ready to give our gardens and balconies a touch of vibrant colour this summer. We planted a beautiful variety of flowers including geraniums and fuchsias.We also potted our sunflowers so we can watch and document their progress ... I don't know if you remember our sunflowers from last year? They were EXTREMELY tall so we certainly have some work to do to beat those! Keep an eye out for our sunflower updates Gardening is not only a wonderful hobby, but it also offers therapeutic benefits like reducing stress, encouraging movement, and sparking conversation. We can’t wait to see our flowers bloom — and watch this new community blossom too!