Denmead GrangeBarchester Healthcare

Activities at Denmead Grange Care Home

Name: Denmead Grange Care Home
Address: Forest Road, Denmead, Waterlooville, PO7 6XP, GB
Telephone: 02380 084786

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.

Read our brochure ‘Life-enriching activities’ for more information about life in our care homes.

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Vicky Burgess

Activities Co-Ordinator

Being Head of life enrichment is not a job it is a passion. Vicky has been working in the health and social care sector for 23 years. Vicky has already been working at Denmead Grange for a year as a valued Senior Carer. Vicky already has extensive knowledge about the home and our residents which means she already has an insight into what the resident enjoy. Vicky is looking forward to her role as she believes that Life Enrichment is a truly rewarding role where she can ensure everyday is meaningful to the people we care for. My aim is to ensure that our residents get to continue doing the things they love, trying new things and extending their skills and knowledge. My goal each day is to bring enjoyment, laughter and smiles to everyone at Denmead Grange!

Celebrating life at Denmead Grange Care Home

Supporting local charities

We were very pleased to share with the Paulsgrove ARK the amazing donation from Barchester's Charitable Foundation to help this fantastic charity host some community food events in the new year!

The Chairman, Thomas and one of the advisors, Hayley visited us and explained to us in detail the amazing work they do for their community! The work is all through volunteering, giving up their time, and genuinely wanting to make a difference!

One of the shared thoughts was the importance of a safe place where people can socialise and make friendships!

A magical Christmas singalong!

We had the absolute pleasure of the Denmead Beavers for a fun filled Christmas sing-along this evening, and what a truly wonderful time it was.Their enthusiasm, big smiles, and beautiful voices lit up the room and brought so much warmth and festive cheer to our residents.

From classic carols to favourite Christmas tunes, the Beavers sang their hearts out, spreading joy with every song. Our residents were clapping, singing along, and smiling from ear to ear, moments that remind us how special community connections really are.

A huge thank you to the Denmead Beavers, their leaders, and families for taking the time to visit and share the Christmas spirit with us. And thank you for the beautiful homemade Christmas cards and gifts.

Magic with Scott

We enjoyed a comedy magic show with Scott. He involved the residents in all the magic tricks, which left us saying “how did he do that”?

The residents really enjoyed the way he involved us all, we can’t wait for him to return and show us another one of his magic shows.

Grandparents Celebrations

A special day was had by all celebrating our amazing grandparents. Our hospitality team provided a beautiful afternoon tea, and each family enjoyed having fun together, whether it was games, puzzles or arts and crafts.

The day was filled with so much love and happiness.

Indoor games

We have enjoyed a variety of indoor games this month, ranging from Volleyball, Tennis, Darts and Crazy Golf.

Our residents really enjoy the friendly competition and learning new skills. The games always bring lots of laughter and energy to the room.

Dementia Christmas Disco

What a truly wonderful afternoon at the Dementia Christmas Disco

The room looked absolutely fantastic, beautifully decorated with festive touches everywhere you looked, and all the props were ready and waiting to bring a bit of extra sparkle and fun. As soon as the music started, the energy in the room lifted there was no stopping us after that!

There was lots of singing along to well-loved songs, plenty of chair dancing, hands clapping, smiles all around, and before we knew it the dance floor was full. Seeing everyone enjoying themselves, laughing, and moving to the music was so heart-warming.

It was a truly magical afternoon, filled with joy, music, and togetherness, and such a special time spent with friends. Moments like these really remind you how powerful music and connection can be.

Fitness Classes

Friday Fun Fitness!

What a great all-over exercise class this morning,who said exercise can’t be fun?!

We got moving and exercising using:

Pom poms

Small balls

Bean bags

Hoops

There was laughter, teamwork, and lots of smiles. From stretching to everyone gently working their

muscles while enjoying every moment.

Our Friday Fun Exercise Class is always a hit and today was no exception! We love staying active, keeping healthy, and supporting each other. Can’t wait for next week!

Children in Need

We had a amazing morning with the local Pre school celebrating children in need. The Children brought our residents a drawing and a little gift each.

Our theme was yellow. We enjoyed colouring and painting Pudsey bear picture, and playing with yellow play do. We ended the morning with a sing along. The children brought us so much joy and fun, we cant wait for them to return.

Diwali Celebrations

We enjoyed a vibrant and joyful celebration. We transformed our lounge, made homemade flower decorations, enjoyed a lively exercise class to traditional Diwali music and explored the meaning and tradition of Diwali, followed by a quiz.

Last night at the Proms

We had an incredible time celebrating the Last Night of the Proms.

Our residents marked the end of the season with the special classical concert on BBC, our home was decorated and the home was filled with music and joy.

A Beautiful Christmas Eve

We have had the most beautiful Christmas Eve, with our home filled with joy, laughter, and plenty of festive cheer. The day was truly special from beginning to end.

Our celebrations started with a wonderful festive movement-to-music session, bringing smiles, energy, and Christmas spirit to everyone involved. It was a lovely way to come together and embrace the season.

We then enjoyed a delicious Christmas Eve lunch, lovingly prepared by our amazing hospitality team. The food was absolutely beautiful, and we are so grateful for the care and effort that went into making it such a memorable meal.

Later in the day, we were delighted to be joined by friends and family for an afternoon of carols, mulled wine, and festive treats. The sound of familiar songs, warm drinks, and shared laughter created a truly magical atmosphere.

A beautiful Christmas Eve was had by all, filled with togetherness, gratitude, and the true spirit of Christmas.

Remember not to forget

Our residents enjoyed a variety of events to celebrate Remembrance Day. We made our own Remembrance garden, allowing us to honour the bravery and sacrifices of all those who served.

We joined the community to honour the fallen. Our arts and craft session made poppies for us all to wear with pride. We all enjoyed the togetherness and sharing memories.

Glass Painting

We had a wonderful time learning how to use glass paint, which we then enjoyed decorating our own vase. Each vase was a unique style and it was amazing to see the creative flair of our wonderful residents.

A beautiful way for our residents to display their fresh flowers around our home.

Serenade

We had a wonderful afternoon being entertained by Mark and Tracy. They played a variety of songs from classical to rock. Their talent was endless.

The room was filled with singing, toe tapping and dancing.

Spanish Day at Denmead Grange

As part of our Round the world theme days we went to Sunny Spain. We thought this month we would add in some extra fun and Craig our Head Chef, hosted a Paella-making session.

Craig prepared and cooked the Paella out in our garden, where the residents were able to get involved and learn how to make a traditional Paella. The residents all tried some in the garden and then had a Spanish-themed quiz with Sangria.