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.
Katherine Cork
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!
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 Crandon Springs Care Home
Boogie Wonderland: Launch of our Dementia Disco
Crandon Springs was transformed into a vibrant dance floor for the launch of our new Dementia Disco initiative. Residents, staff, and guests came together to enjoy an afternoon filled with music, dancing, and fun, in a relaxed and supportive environment.
Recognising the positive impact of music on people living with dementia, our activities team introduced this dementia-friendly disco to foster connection and reminiscence. The event was met with great enthusiasm and energy, so we're making the disco a regular bi-monthly event on the Crandon Springs calendar.
Our resident Pat said: “Thank you for giving me the best time!”, and our resident Neville’s daughter commented: “Dad is really enjoying the disco and loving the fun of it. My mum always enjoyed a good party with friends, so this is a lovely reminder of happy times as well as an opportunity to have fun together today.”
To find out dates for future Dementia Discos and book to join the fun, contact us on 01749 685180 or email CrandonSprings.Reception@barchester.com.
Crandon Springs Care Home Achieves 'Outstanding' Health and Safety Rating
We've been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating for health and safety following a comprehensive inspection by Barchester Healthcare's Head of Health and Safety. The inspection highlighted our exemplary standards in health and safety management, which ensures a safe, secure and supportive environment for residents and staff.
This achievement aligns with Barchester Healthcare's consistent recognition in health and safety excellence, having received the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Health and Safety Healthcare Sector Award for six consecutive years.
Meg Cleal, our General Manager said: "We are thrilled with this 'Outstanding' rating. It reflects the hard work and dedication of our entire team, from care staff to maintenance. Ensuring the safety and comfort of our residents is our top priority, and this recognition affirms our commitment to excellence."
Resident Ambassador Christine, added, "When I first came to live at Crandon Springs over two years ago, I was made to feel really welcome, and I liked it so much I decided to stay. There's a happy atmosphere, everyone is so helpful, and I feel very safe and well cared for."
Heartfelt celebration to commemorate VE Day 80th Anniversary
We marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a heartfelt celebration of remembrance, music, and community spirit - residents, families, and staff gathered to honour the end of World War II in Europe by sharing personal memories and celebrating peace.
The afternoon began with a photo-sharing session, where residents reminisced and recounted their experiences. Christine recalled joining the celebrations in London's Trafalgar Square 80 years ago. Bill, who was 13 when the war ended, remembered the excitement in the air and seeing girls wearing "Kiss me quick" hats. Robert, aged 100, shared poignant memories of losing friends in the war and his role helping to extinguish fires from the top of St John's Church in Glastonbury.
Musician Malcolm then led a spirited sing-along on the piano, filling the home with melodies of the 1940s, and the event ended with a 1940s-themed street party buffet, accompanied by a glass of bubbly or a cup of tea.
General Manager Meg Cleal commented, "Today was a testament to the enduring spirit of our residents and the importance of remembering our shared history."
Getting hands-on with local history
When Museum to You (MTY) visited Crandon Springs recently our residents got hands-on with local history as they were treated to a blend of storytelling, activities, and sensory experiences. Inspired by the history of Farleigh Hungerford Castle, residents explored replica artefacts, listened to tales of family scandals, and even shot their own medieval inspired long-bow at each other!
MTY, in partnership with English Heritage, works to enrich the lives of older people and those with learning disabilities. They are making history accessible and enjoyable by taking interactive and entertaining learning directly into care homes, sparking memories, imagination and conversation.
After the event, Emily, our Activities Coordinator said, “It was wonderful to see everyone so engaged. Many of our residents have lived in this area their whole lives and have a deep connection to its history. These sessions allow them to learn, reminisce and feel a renewed sense of connection to their community.”
Friendship, Food and Tai Chi: A Day of Connection at Crandon Springs
Our residents recently welcomed new friends from another Barchester care home, Cadbury Hall in Yatton, for a great day of fun, food and fitness.
After getting to know each other over a delicious three-course lunch prepared by our chef, our residents and their guests joined together for a relaxing tai chi session led by Glastonbury-based instructor, Cheyne Towers. Our residents regularly enjoy soothing, gentle tai chi exercise sessions as part of their daily life enrichment and wellbeing programme, but for Cadbury Hall visitors the martial art was a new experience.
The afternoon was filled with laughter and conversation, as guests shared stories and discovered common interests - from ballroom dancing to new hobbies like tai chi. “Top notch!” said Mike, while Jim joked about discovering his hidden talent for tai chi.
General Manager Meg Cleal said: “It’s all about connection and wellbeing here at Crandon Springs. We loved having Cadbury Hall with us and look forward to more community events like this one.”
Easter Joy at Crandon Springs
Our residents enjoyed a lively Easter celebration filled with creativity, fun, and intergenerational connection. Activities included crafting colourful Easter cards and decorations, chocolate tasting, and a brain-teasing Easter quiz. Residents also judged an Easter egg colouring competition, awarding prizes to Isabel, Harry, and Darcie from Rockers and Rollers Day Nursery.
In the run-up to Easter, children from the nursery visited Crandon Springs, joining residents for an energetic egg hunt through the lounge and garden. The children exchanged their finds for stickers from residents, before taking part in a cheerful singalong which brought smiles all around.
Meg Cleal, General Manager, said: “Our life enrichment programme encourages creativity, connection, and fun – all things that benefit us not matter what age we are. The joy and energy children bring during visits makes these moments extra special. A big thank you to our residents and young visitors—we can't wait to welcome you back!”
