Activities at Cubbington Mill Care Home

On Tuesday 3rd October, we were delighted to welcome students from Warwickshire College who are studying Level 1 Hair and Beauty.    

The lovely students offered complimentary hand and arm massages to our residents, staff and relatives, giving everyone the chance to enjoy a little relaxation, pampering and well-deserved TLC. It was wonderful to see everyone taking time out to unwind and enjoy this special treat. A huge thank you to the students for their kindness, time and for bringing such a lovely atmosphere into our home. 

Our residents Pat and Cheryl, had a wonderful time at our recent Baking Club! Everyone enjoyed getting involved, mixing ingredients, sharing smiles, and creating some delicious Eccles Cakes, together.

It was lovely to see so much enthusiasm, teamwork, and plenty of happy moments along the way! Baking is a fantastic way to bring everyone together, spark memories, and enjoy a little taste of happiness. A big well done to all our wonderful bakers, we can’t wait for our next baking session.     

Celebrating 20 Years of Dedicated Service! On Friday afternoon, we were delighted to celebrate a very special milestone, as we recognised our wonderful Registered Nurse, Fritzie Salazar, for 20 years of long service, to Cubbington Mill. Fritzie, thank you for your dedication, compassion, kindness and unwavering commitment to our residents over the years, your hard work and the care you provide make such a positive difference to the lives of those around you, and you are truly valued as a member of our care home family.     

20 years is an incredible achievement, and we are so proud to celebrate this special occasion with you! Congratulations, Fritzie, and a huge thank you for everything you do. Here’s to celebrating many more wonderful milestones together!

A heartfelt thank you to our local St Mary’s Church for kindly delivering a beautiful Harvest flower arrangement to our care home.   

The gorgeous flowers have brought so much colour and joy to our home, and our residents have really enjoyed admiring them.  
We are so grateful for the thoughtfulness and kindness shown by our local church and community. Thank you for helping us celebrate the beauty of Harvest. Thank you, St Mary’s!       

Our residents have been enjoying another lively Book Club, getting stuck into a story full of twists, turns and, of course… a cheating husband! 

There were plenty of opinions shared, characters debated and lots of “I knew it!” moments along the way, It’s safe to say this book certainly gave everyone something to talk about! We love seeing our residents enjoying a good story, sharing their thoughts and having a good laugh together. Activity Assistant Marie leads Book Club, while Senior Activity Coordinator Rose, delivers the weekly life enrichment planner and Oomph weekly digest to all residents.      

We are absolutely delighted and incredibly proud to announce that our care home has once again achieved Gold Standard in Leamington in Bloom! 16 YEARS IN A ROW! This wonderful achievement is a testament to the hard work, dedication and passion of our Head of Maintenance Waldemar, who helps keep our gardens looking beautiful throughout the year. 

Our gardens are a special place for our residents to enjoy the fresh air, admire the flowers, spend time with loved ones and make precious memories. A huge thank you to Waldemar who has helped us achieve this incredible milestone, we are so proud to be part of such a beautiful community and to keep bringing colour, joy and happiness to our surroundings! 16 years of blooming brilliance!  

Our lovely Resident Ambassador Cheryl, has been busy choosing beautiful flowers from Floral Image, to brighten up the vase in our reception area. 

It’s wonderful to see our residents sharing their ideas and helping to make our home feel warm, welcoming and full of colour. A little choice can make a big difference, and we love seeing our residents’ personalities shine through in the little touches that make our home special,   

What better to start the morning than Walking Club, wether on 2 legs or 4 wheels fresh air is for everyone.

Each month Activity Assistant Marie and Resident Gill take a trip to the local church where her husband was laid to rest, to reflected on happy memories together.     

What a fantastic day we had in the home last week on Animal Day. Our residents enjoyed some very special animal visitors from Alpaca Pals and ZooLab!  

From meeting the lovely alpacas to discovering some fascinating creatures with ZooLab, there were plenty of smiles, laughter and wonderful moments throughout the day.   

Animal visits bring so much joy, spark curiosity and create special memories for our residents. It was lovely to see everyone getting involved, learning about the animals and enjoying these unique experiences together. A huge thank you to Alpaca Pals and ZooLab for bringing the animal kingdom to us and making our day so memorable!     

On Monday we were treated to a special Live Virtual Event on why 23,568 precious stones have become the world-renowned collection and what lies behind the ancient symbols of monarchy with an exciting talk with Keith Hanson.  

 A former soldier of some 30 years, Keith became a Yeoman Warder at the Tower of London in 1997. He later gained promotion to become the Chief Exhibitor, primarily responsible for the safety, security and presentation of the Crown Jewels. Also, during this time, Keith served as a member of the Queen’s Bodyguard of the Yeomen of the Guard. In 2020, Keith was awarded the Royal Victoria Medal for his service to the Crown.   

The morning of the event, resident Brenda attended a church group in the community, where she made her very own Crown Jewels which she proudly showed to all the residents watching the event.    

Our wonderful Resident Ambassador Charlie has been out and about in the local village, hiding spooky ghosts and pumpkins for the community to find! As part of our commitment to intergenerational engagement and community connections, this fun Halloween activity brings a little seasonal magic to people of all ages, encouraging families, children and local residents to get involved in the excitement. It’s a lovely way to bring generations together, create smiles, spark conversations and remind everyone that you’re never too old to enjoy a little Halloween fun! 

A huge thank you to our Resident Ambassador for spreading joy beyond the care home and helping us stay connected with our local community, we hope everyone enjoys hunting for our spooky surprises! Can you spot a ghost or pumpkin? Keep your eyes peeled as you explore the village! Make sure to drop your completed entry forms to reception for a treat or trick!     

Our Tropical Open Day was filled with “sunshine”, smiles, laughter and plenty of tropical vibes! From colourful decorations to delicious treats and wonderful company, we had a fantastic time making special memories together. 

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day so special. It was lovely to welcome everyone and share such a fun-filled day with our residents, families and friends! Here's to more happy moments, laughter and wonderful days together! 

Take a look at some of our favourite moments from the day!      

One of our residents was safely transported back to the care home following a trip to the local hospital for an appointment. It was wonderful to see her returning to familiar surroundings and getting settled back in with us. A big thank you to the Patient Transport Service for their kind and caring support. They enjoyed a coffee and received a lovely Blue Light goodie bag to keep them going!   

It’s the little touches of kindness that can make such a difference.      

We were delighted to visit St Ann’s Church, Coventry for a special cheque presentation.   

It was wonderful to come together and show our support for such an important part of our local community, Rev. Pam Howell, said, ‘’We are delighted to receive this generous £800 donation from the Barchester Charitable Foundation. This wonderful support will help our Senior Snack and Chat group continue to provide cakes, refreshments and, most importantly, a welcoming place for people to come together. Our Senior Snack and Chat is about so much more than sharing a cup of tea and a slice of cake, it is about community spirit, friendship and supporting one another. The group gives people an opportunity to meet, chat, laugh and enjoy each other’s company, helping to reduce loneliness and strengthen our local community. We are so grateful to the Barchester Charitable Foundation for helping us continue this valuable work and for recognising the difference that a small act of kindness and support can make.” 

Our residents and team are always proud to give back and support local organisations whenever we can.  A heartfelt thank you to St Ann’s Church for all that you do within the community. The grant was awarded by Barchester Charitable Foundation, a charity that helps older people and adults with a disability or mental health problems across England, Scotland and Wales by offering grants to help people connect or re-connect with others in their local community.      

At Cubbington Mill there’s no better day than a Tuesday Afternoon. Residents look forward to their favourite tipple and bar snack from the Tipple Trolley.

Our residents enjoyed choosing their favourite drinks, having a good old natter and sharing plenty of smiles and laughter along the way. 

Cheers to good company, happy moments and making memories together!