Activities at Denmead Grange Care Home
We understand that the people we support have passions and interests that could be difficult to pursue after moving into a care home – but that doesn’t mean we won’t encourage them to try! Some hobbies can define a person, so our activities team is dedicated to ensuring that everyone we support is able to do what makes them happy to the best of their abilities. Social events are organised with individual tastes in mind and with the idea that residents have the opportunity to try new and exciting things.
Lisa Harris
Being Head of life Enrichment isn’t just a job, it’s a passion.
My time with the residents has and will always be an honour and pleasure.
Finding out their interests and hobbies, so I can tailor the weekly planner is such a great thing to do, as this means lots of chats over a good cuppa! But it also means that I can get to know them personally and get to understand a part of their past, so I can continue to help them experience their interests in this next phase of their lives.
A truly rewarding role, where I can be part of and contribute to something meaningful. All I hope for, is to make this journey for both the residents and their families, as restful, easy and enjoyable as possible. Then I know I’ve done my part.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
Read our brochure
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 Denmead Grange Care Home
Another 90th!
This lovely lady has been celebrating a BIG birthday all day surrounded by family and friends
She did argue and say “I’m sure I’m 21”
As always everyone is welcome here at Denmead and every birthday is celebrated with singing and cake!
Jim The Piano man
This gentleman has only just joined us. Over a cuppa and chat he mentioned he that he used to play the piano, but hadn’t been able to play for a long time. It just so happens that we have a piano knocking about! With encouragement he sat himself down and began to play. There was not a dry eye in the home residents and staff followed the beautiful sound when asked how he felt after he replied “incredible, I don’t know I could still do it and remember it”. Some things can never be forgotten.
Flower arranging
At the residents request we got together and did some flower arranging
The ladies chose what they wanted and set about their beautiful creations to decorate their rooms
We discussed our favourite flowers and colours. It was lovely to see and hear them helping and encouraging each other.
What a lovely way to spend a day.
Aloha!
Off we went to Hawaii for one of our many summer parties
We were joined by our lovely family and friends for a fabulous sunny get together. We danced the afternoon away listening to Keith who sang a variety of our favourite songs with a tropical twist
We enjoyed a selection of Coconut cocktails, fantastic Hawaiian themed food and finished with ice cream sundaes all made by our wonderful Head Chef & his team
This was a great event enjoyed by all, what a great way to spend our Friday afternoon.
Denmead Olympics
Never mind the Olympics in Paris!
We had the Olympics at Denmead Grange!
We had so much fun getting together, cheering each other on and throwing bean bags at the activities coordinator!
Everyone got a medal for participating
And the winners received a cup for them to treasure and be proud of!
Sandra’s 80th
Another day another birthday.
This beautiful young lady was 80 and her family used one of our lounges to throw her the party of the year!
Friends and family came to celebrate with her! All of her favourite songs were played while she was treated like the Queen.
“I can’t believe this is all for me” she said!
Upcoming events
Barchester's Big Quiz - Live Virtual Event
Calling all quizzers!
Join us for an exciting quiz to test your general knowledge and see who is the biggest brainbox of them all!
