Activities at Derham House 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 don’t encourage them to try! Some hobbies can define a person, so our Activities Coordinators are 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.
Kay Thompson
I have worked in the care sector for many years. I am fully trained in dementia awareness, and I have also trained as a dignity champion. I have been working here at Derham House since March 2019, and I am really enjoying my role here.
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 Derham House Care Home
Brian Shaw's Variety Show
Derham house was pleased to welcome back the talented Brian Shaw with his Variety show.
Singing a medley of songs from rock n roll to country to disco music the residents really enjoy it when he is here as he always makes them laugh with his jokes that sometimes are a bit naughty but they love it he even grabbed someone's paper and stopped to have a read.
Music has such a positive impact on the residents and also helps with cognition remembering all the songs and even some getting up to dance.
We cannot wait to see him again!!
Spirit of the Wild
Busy Monday for Derham House residents as they met some interesting creatures when Spirit of the Wild visited.
We have some incredibly brave residents to hold a tarantula, wrestle with a snake and get up close and personal with owls, stick inserts, meerkats and a skunk!!
Animal therapy builds on a concept called the human-animal bond, which describes people's desire to interact with and relate to animals. For many people, by interacting with a friendly animal, they can form a bond with them. This bond can produce a calming state in the person.
Everyone enjoyed themselves, except the photographer - I'm a bit of a wimp.
A Visit from Reggie and Ronnie
The piglets Reggie & Ronnie were so well behaved and not an oink out of them - well almost.
Spreading smiles & laughter throughout the home as they greeted our residents.
Thank you Performing Pets for coming - all your pets bring smiles to our faces.
A Weekend of Coronation Celebrations
Derham House celebrated the King's Coronation with four days of fun activities.
On the first day, the children from Corbets Tey School did Coronation art with the residents. On the second day, the Cornets from Mini Concerts performed various songs and got everyone singing along.
On the third day, the residents watched the Coronation on TV or in the cinema room and shared their memories of the late Queen's Coronation. The afternoon tea party moved indoors due to rain, but that didn't stop the festive mood. Tony B entertained everyone with his music and dancing.
On the fourth day, Debbie and Jill sang songs from different decades and musicals. The residents enjoyed themselves and thanked everyone who contributed to the celebrations, especially Mr Thompson and Renata for their delicious Victoria sponges.
Happy Easter from all of us at Derham House
We hope you have had a beautiful day filled with family, friends, and lots of chocolate!
The Easter Bunny made a surprise visit to our residents to finish off the Easter Bank Holiday.
We also had a 88th Birthday x Double chocolate x
Thank you Essex magical mascots
Pudding Club
It’s that time of the month again, Pudding Club and our residents voted for Treacle Pudding, having spoken about their fond memories of this pudding and going through their cook books it definitely was one to be enjoyed.
Eileen one of our residents said “it was just the right amount of treacle and tasted delicious but of course I helped baked it" with little help from Chef Renata.
We look forward to our residents reminiscing about more of their favourite puddings and giving little tips along the way.
