Activities at Cubbington Mill Care Home
Every day we run different activities throughout our home. The activities are designed and adapted to each individuals personal needs. The activities are designed to mentally and physically stimulate the people we care for and also to enhance their life skills and feelings of purpose and self-worth. The activities encourage interaction on a one to one basis, in small groups, in large groups and some are designed for the whole home including staff to be involved in.
We are registered with the National Activity Providers Association (NAPA) which ensures we are able to achieve and continually progress to enhance the quality of life for those we support in the home. We provide entertainers such as singers, musicians, magicians, puppeteers, poets and dancers. We also have regular exercise classes and arts and craft classes. Relatives and visitors will be able to see what me make in these classes on display around the home. We have regular trips out on the mini bus to visit garden centres, enjoy high tea, visit the butterfly farm and spend the day at the zoo with a picnic. We encourage the local community, schools, colleges and relatives to come and join us for activities, tea and cake and to visit to share their skills as much as possible.
Staff from across the home are always willing to help and share their knowledge and skills across a whole range of activities we have had everything from carers preforming Bollywood style dancing to cooking classes from the chef. We feel activities are a vital part of the residents lives to ensure they are stimulated mentally and entertained.
Rose Tucker
Hi my name is Rose and I am the activities coordinator at Cubbington Mill!
I have been working in care since I was 17 and very passionate about my role, always trying to do bigger & better. I am one of Cubbington Mills Dementia Champions. I'm very privileged to work with the wonderful people and residents at Barchester's Cubbington Mill and hope we all make some lovely memories together! I LOVE to find out about residents interests & hobbies through tools like the “Getting To Know Me Booklets”.
We are always open to new ideas. If you would like to get involved in any of our Life Enrichment activities or have a skill, or project you'd like to share with our residents, please click here to contact me direct. New entertainers and community links are always welcome.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
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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 Cubbington Mill Care Home
On 3, 1…2…3… Abracadabra!
Magicans Father & Son duo, Alex & George, entertained our lovely ladies and gents last Sunday with some of the best silly magic you’ve ever seen!
Residents performed and were apart of a “live show” direct from the homes dining room.
Staff gave feedback to Activity Coordinator Rose, saying, “Where on EARTH did you find them pair! It was so funny, residents loved the entertainment, everyone was laughing at suppertime about it all, especially as it was time for us to get our own back on Resident Ambassador Cheryl, hahaha”!
We can thank Sister home, Broadway Halls for this duo as we watched them performed in their home last year, at the homes Fete Day!
Enquiring Minds!
Resident, and former Ministry of Defence Scientist John, didn't want life to be put on pause when moving to a care home, but to nourish and fulfill things like 'normal'. So that's exactly what Acting Deputy Manager Caitlin, Activity Coordinator Rose, and John got together to do, inviting groups John used to visit in the community, to the comfort of our own home, hosting so far a German speaking group and Enquiring Minds, 'The Purpose of Art' discussion.
Residents have joined in for sessions held so far and thoroughly enjoyed their time, expressing how nice it is to talk to like minded people about subjects in common.
Zoom Video Call Wish
Making Wishes A Reality!
A wish fulfilment here at Cubbington Mill, in the form of Zoom video calls with loved ones.
Resident Paddy and Wife Diana, enjoyed a video call together with their Daughter Sara, capturing precious moments together on the homes technology. Resident Ambassador Cheryl, oversaw the whole event.
Apple Ipads play a vital role in residents lives here at Cubbington Mill, where meeting in the home would have usually took place, but for various commitments is not possible, the special link can still be created virtually.
Zoom video calls like this, mean the world to our relatives and residents!
A Wish Come True
Alison has been living with Parkinsons for many years in her life. Parkinson's disease symptoms may vary from person to person. Early signs may be mild and may go unnoticed. Symptoms often begin on one side of the body and usually get worse on the same side, even after symptoms begin to affect both sides.
Signs and symptoms may include, Tremors, trembling of hands, arms, legs, jaw and face, Stiffness of the arms, legs and trunk, Slowness of movement, Poor balance and coordination and Speech difficulty.
How the experience was created, you might ask…?
Within Cubbington Mill the General Manager Laura Russell, started an initiative at a Residents & Relatives meeting, where by residents could make wishes to be fulfilled on a star, (these stars on in display on the ground and first floor in the home). Alison made a wish on a star, to attend Tai Chai/Dancing. Activity Coordinator Rose and Activities Assistant Marie, are part of local village groups, on one afternoon the poster for the session was posted and they both immediately thought of Alison’s wish becoming a reality. In addition to this, as part of the Resident Of The Day Programme a discussion took place with Rose and Alison where she communicated her wish also. Alison expressed how much she was looking forward to attending the dance group.
What was the benefit and outcome for Alison?
Inclusion- to be a part of a group
Respect- Wish listened to and fulfilled
Joy- Smiling throughout the session
Autonomy- Choice to decide on her wish
(just some of Barchester's Values).
Coffee In The Park
Residents Ann, Charlie & Henry, decided this morning was the day for a trip to Jephsons Park. With all this beautiful weather we’ve been so lucky to have, it was the perfect opportunity! We took a flask of coffee and set up a spot on the elephant statues, reminiscing about summer family holidays. We spoke to members of public and waved to children playing.
Resident Ambassador Charlie, thanked Volunteer Glenda & Activity Coordinator Rose, for all their hard work and dedication into making minibus trips happen.
Henry expressed he feels Cubbington Mill is a home from home, how lovely! Or as Henry says “SUPERDUPER!” ‘ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!’
Card Opening, Cheese, Wine & Port Afternoon & Cadburys Chocolates!
Starting off the week very well, reading all the beautiful cards and handmade notes from Johns 111th Birthday. In total John received 225 cards from, residents, relatives, staff, friends, community groups, sister care homes, businesses, schools & clubs! We would like to take this time to thank each and every one of you, who took the time to send John birthday wishes.
Activity Coordinator Rose listened to residents wishes about regular themed food trolleys, we’ve had, Indian treats, Chinese takeaway and now cheeeeese!
Cadbury’s sent us a big box of goodies to celebrate Carers Week, chocolates were enjoyed by all staff on days and nights!
