Activities at Crandon Springs Care Home
Our teams are trained to enrich the lives of residents through stimulating the mind, body and soul, and taking the time to learn about each person to ensure everyone receives support that adds enrichment to their life. 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.

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Katherine Cork
Activities Assistant
Hello, my name is Kath and I’m the Activities Assistant here at Crandon Springs.
As part of the Activities and lifestyle enrichment team, I help in organising our daily activities, ensuring that all of our residents have a variety of activities to choose from each day. I love enriching our residents’ lives by providing meaningful and engaging activities and, having been both a teacher and care assistant in the past, have a wealth of experience behind me. You'll rarely find me without a smile and I'm very family orientated, and I love how both the residents' and colleagues Crandon Springs feel like a second family to me!
Celebrating life at Crandon Springs Care Home

Our Head of Maintenance Scoops Coveted Award for Health & Safety
We’re delighted that our Head of Maintenance, Peter Laing, has been named 'Health and Safety Champion' for the Central Division in the Barchester Care Awards 2025. The award recognises his exceptional commitment to maintaining a safe environment for our residents, staff, and visitors.
With over 5,000 nominations nationwide, Peter stood out for his dedication to safety standards and his collaborative approach to working with the whole team at Crandon Springs. He said: “I’m passionate about keeping everyone at Crandon Springs safe and comfortable, including those who live and work here and all our visitors. I work with a great team who take safety very seriously, so I want to thank everyone for working with me to achieve such high standards.”
As a divisional winner, Peter advances to the national finals, where he will join other regional champions at a celebratory event in October. We’re all very proud of his achievement for fostering a positive safety culture at Crandon Springs, and will be cheering him on to win the national title!
Nursery Sports Day Brings Fun and Games to Crandon Springs
We recently welcomed the children of Rockers & Rollers Day Nursery for a fun filled sports day in our beautiful garden. The lawn buzzed with excitement as the children participated in classic games like egg-and-spoon races, beanbag balancing, and tunnel challenges.
Residents gathered to cheer them on, creating a lovely atmosphere of intergenerational connection. Our Deputy Manager, Darius, joined the fun, demonstrating egg-and-spoon techniques, while resident Eileen raced alongside Activities Team member Kath, encouraged by chants from the children of “Come on Eileen!” After the games, residents awarded medals to the young participants, celebrating their efforts.
Darius said, “It was lovely to have the children here. Their energy was infectious, and we were pleased to offer our garden for these outdoor games.” Natalie, Manager at Rockers & Rollers, added, “Our children love these visits. These intergenerational events bring joy to both the children and residents.”
This event exemplifies Crandon Springs’ commitment to community engagement and enriching the lives of residents through shared experiences.
Nursery Sports Day Brings Fun and Games
We recently welcomed the children of Rockers & Rollers Day Nursery for a fun filled sports day in our beautiful garden. The lawn buzzed with excitement as the children participated in classic games like egg-and-spoon races, beanbag balancing, and tunnel challenges.
Residents gathered to cheer them on, creating a lovely atmosphere of intergenerational connection. Our Deputy Manager Darius Ivana joined the fun, demonstrating egg-and-spoon techniques, while resident Eileen raced alongside Activities Team member Kath, encouraged by chants from the children of “Come on Eileen!”
After the games, residents awarded medals to all the children, celebrating their efforts. Darius said, “It was lovely to have the children here. Their energy was infectious, and we were pleased to offer our garden for these outdoor games.” Natalie, Manager at Rockers & Rollers, added, “Our children love these visits. These intergenerational events bring joy to both the children and residents.”
This event exemplifies our commitment to community engagement and enriching the lives of residents through shared experiences.
Residents get creative with summery arts and crafts
Our residents have been keeping cool and staying creative this summer with a flurry of colourful arts and crafts activities.
Led by Emily from our activities team, residents created their own decorative hand fans which are perfect for staying cool on warm summer days. The fun continued with bookmark-making for our book loving residents and a calming pebble-painting session using vibrant acrylic pens. The beautifully decorated stones now brighten residents’ rooms or have been shared as gifts.
“These sessions bring so much enjoyment,” said Home Manager Meg Cleal. “These activities are part of Crandon Springs’ life enrichment programme, designed to support wellbeing, stimulate creativity, and encourage social connection. Whether painting, crafting or simply chatting, there’s always laughter and a lovely sense of community in our home.”
A Taste of Somerset: Summer Outings and Strawberries
We have been enjoying the best of Somerset this summer with scenic outings to the Cheddar Valley to sample fresh local strawberries and soak in beautiful views.
Part of our life enrichment programme, these minibus trips support wellbeing and community connection, offering our residents meaningful experiences beyond the care home.
A highlight has been visiting Warren’s Farm Shop, where we were warmly welcomed and enjoyed some of the region’s sweetest strawberries. Come rain or shine, everyone has embraced the excursions, picnicking on the bus during showers or enjoying strawberries and cream outdoors on sunny days with stunning views across the valley.
Other recent outings have included garden centre visits for tea and cake, ice cream at Wookey Hole, and peaceful afternoons at Deer’s Leap in the Mendip hills; just a few of the many ways our Activities Team support residents to make the most of every season.
Trishaw Rides bring fun and community connection to residents
We've partnered with Wells Community Network to offer residents free rides around our beautiful city on a battery-assisted Trishaw – a rickshaw-style tricycle piloted by trained volunteers.
The initiative has been a great hit, with residents enjoying fresh air, local scenery, and cheerful waves from passers-by. Resident Jane shared, “It was great fun – we felt part of the city and community,” while Joy said, “It was really enjoyable. More people should take the opportunity.”
General Manager Meg Cleal said, “These rides are more than just outings – they bring moments of connection, happiness, and belonging. This is just one of many meaningful activities offered at Crandon Springs, where life is full, engaging, and community focused."
The Trishaw Project, which is operated by the Wells Community Network and supports those with mobility challenges and helps reduce isolation, completed over 120 outings in its first year.
Crandon Springs Gardening Club Blossoms
The Gardening Club at Crandon Springs is thriving under the guidance of our Activities Coordinator Emily, and residents are reaping the rewards of their green-fingered efforts.
Since they started work in the Spring, the club has transformed the raised garden area into a vibrant, accessible space for all residents, including those using wheelchairs. The dedicated area features a greenhouse and raised flower beds, allowing residents to engage in activities like planting, weeding, and crafting supports for climbing plants. Residents have also enjoyed outings to local garden centres, combining plant inspiration with tea and cake. Their efforts have resulted in a colourful display of sweet peas, sunflowers, cosmos, nasturtiums, runner beans, French beans, tomatoes, and baby cucumbers.
General Manager Meg Cleal commented, "Whether the skies are grey or sunny, our green-fingered residents are regularly out in the garden with Emily, donning sun hats or waterproofs, and tending their plants with great care."
The Gardening Club exemplifies Crandon Springs' commitment to creating a vibrant, active environment for residents, fostering both community spirit and personal well-being.
New Head Chef prepares a Father's Day feast
We celebrated Father's Day with a special Sunday Lunch, bringing residents and their families together and filling the dining rooms with conversation and the warmth of family connections.
The event featured a delicious menu designed by our new Head Chef, Simon Jackson, who recently joined the team. With over 40 years of culinary experience, including catering for the Royal Navy and working in several local restaurants and hotels in Wells, Simon brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for resident health and wellbeing.
As a proud father of three, he understands the importance of family and community, which was reflected in the warm atmosphere of the day. Guests enjoyed not only the food but also the opportunity to connect and create cherished memories. Resident Neville was delighted to be joined by his granddaughter who visited with her dad and mum Sara, who said, “This means so much to us.”
Simon is already planning future themed food events, further enhancing the vibrant community life at Crandon Springs.
Ponies, Paws and Inflatable Cows: Animal Magic at Crandon Springs
Our residents recently enjoyed a series of heart-warming animal encounters. Therapy ponies, Jammy and Sugar, charmed everyone as they made their way through the lounge and individual rooms, offering gentle nuzzles and affection.
Adding to the joy, Bonnie, a friendly Labrador therapy dog, joined residents for a lively game of doggy bingo before making personal visits, sparking conversations and smiles throughout the home.
In a particularly memorable moment, when resident Neville, a former Somerset farmer, expressed a wish to see a cow, staff member Mia donned an inflatable cow suit to surprise him, bringing laughter and delight.
General Manager Meg Cleal remarked, “These animal visits are more than just entertainment; they play a crucial role in enhancing well-being. Interacting with animals can decrease anxiety, stimulate memory recall, and reduce feelings of loneliness. We are committed to enriching our residents' lives in varied and innovative ways. These special encounters have not only brought joy but also fostered cherished memories for our residents, staff, and visitors alike."
Upcoming events

Summer Fair - Saturday 9 August
Please join us for our fabulous Summer Fair on Saturday 9 August, 2-4pm. Everyone's welcome for an afternoon of entertainment, delicious cakes, good company and fun.

Fish and Chips Friday Lunch Club - Friday 29 August, 12.30pm
Free lunch and good company for carers, their loved ones, and older people seeking companionship.
Please book by Tuesday 26 August: 01749 685180.

Dementia Disco - Tuesday 23 September, 3-5pm
Join us for our next dementia friendly disco. Have fun, enjoy music and dancing, and connect with others in a relaxed and supportive environment. Refreshments provided.
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











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With us, it's all about making every day meaningful for our residents. We do this through our Life Enrichment programme, designed to suit the needs of each person in our care, and support individuals in retaining their joy, purpose and life skills for as long as possible. We offer a range of daily activities for individuals to get involved in, whether that's socially as part of a group, solo or with a team member, ensuring everyone receives the support that adds enrichment to their life.
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