Activities at Hampton Grove Care Home

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that our incredible Activities Coordinator, Becky, has been named Hampton Grove’s Employee of the Month for June! 

This recognition is so incredibly well deserved. Becky is the heart and soul of our home, constantly going above and beyond to create spectacular events and activities for our residents. From making dreams come true to organising unforgettable trips out whether it’s a quick pint at the local pub or a sunny day out at the beach, she makes sure our residents live life to the absolute fullest! 

As you have all seen right here on our Facebook page, Becky loves throwing in those extra special, magical surprises for every occasion. She is deeply caring, devoted, and an amazing colleague to the entire team. Her patience, support, and dedication to creating truly meaningful moments for our residents shine through every single day.

General Manager Stefan and everyone who nominated you want to say a massive thank you for everything you do.
Huge congratulations, Becky! We are so lucky to have you on our team! 

This years Mother’s Day, we gave a simple gift with a special meaning , a sunflower to plant together with your mum and watch it grow.

Today, a lovely relative ‘Cheryl’ sent me this beautiful photo of hers in full bloom. Her mum ‘Chris’ was visiting, and it made her so happy to see how much it had grown since they planted it together.

It’s such a wonderful reminder that the smallest gifts can create the most meaningful memories. Thank you for sharing this special moment with me , it really made my day. Happy memories that will keep growing, just like this beautiful sunflower

All Janet wished for was a delicious lunch of steak, chips and mushrooms, and we were delighted to make it happen.

The celebrations began with Janet popping open a bottle of fizz alongside Nicoletta and Becky before we set up her birthday lunch. Our talented chef, Craig, prepared her special meal and even sat and joined Janet for lunch, making her birthday celebration that little bit more special. 

After lunch, Janet spent some time relaxing in the garden, soaking up the beautiful sunshine. She was then joined by family and friends to enjoy birthday cake and celebrate this wonderful milestone together. 

Happy 80th Birthday, Janet! Wishing you a year filled with happiness, good health, and many more wonderful memories.

If you’ve visited Hampton Grove, you’ve definitely seen the wonderful Pete Nightingale. Pete has been a beloved part of our family since his lovely wife, Karen, moved in for specialist dementia care.

While Pete has been our official 'Family Ambassador' for a while now, we realised we’ve never publicly shouted about just how incredible he is and it’s high time he gets the recognition he deserves!

Pete is an absolute star in our home. Every day, he brings so much warmth, compassion, and a gentle reassurance to new families, residents, and visitors, sharing his own journey to help others feel at ease.

Pete is often seen in the heat, taking care of the homes garden, which is looking beautiful every single day. Even popping back in the evenings just to make sure the plants are watered!

Our General Manager, Stefan Lupu, said "Pete is an absolutely amazing person. The badge he wears proudly is a symbol of our immense gratitude for his tireless work."

Becky Activities Coordinators said "Pete makes a massive difference to our residents every single day. We wanted to make sure he knows just how valued and loved he is by all of us."

From Stefan, Becky, and every single member of the Hampton Grove team THANK YOU, Pete! We are so lucky to have you. 

Our ladies enjoyed a wonderful morning of strawberries and fizz, while looking fabulous in their beautiful fascinators and hats. There was so much laughter, conversation and joy throughout the day.

A huge thank you to Rebecca, a talented bridal makeup artist, and her lovely mother-in-law Avril, who spent the morning pampering our residents with beautiful hair styling, makeup and relaxing hand massages. You made everyone feel so special.

We’d also like to say a big thank you to Megan, an incredibly talented photographer, for capturing so many precious smiles and memories that we’ll treasure.

The salon was absolutely buzzing with chatter, laughter and happiness all afternoon. Hearing everyone enjoying themselves and sharing such special moments together was simply wonderful.

A truly memorable Ladies’ Day full of glamour, friendship and smiles.

What a fantastic day we had on our trip to Hunstanton! It brought back so many happy memories as everyone reminisced about family holidays by the seaside. Jill shared lovely stories about her grandad, who was a fishmonger, and how regular trips to Hunstanton were such a special part of her childhood.

We all enjoyed a delicious lunch together, with plenty of smiles as everyone checked out the menu and compared what each other had ordered. It’s always lovely to see everyone chatting, laughing, and sharing the experience.

After lunch, we took a stroll along the beach, enjoyed the fresh sea air, and of course treated ourselves to an ice cream. As Bonnie said, “You have to have an ice cream when you go to the seaside!”

To finish off our day, we couldn’t resist a visit to the 2p machines! There was lots of laughter, a little friendly competition, and we may even have given one of the machines a gentle shake to see if we could encourage a few extra pennies to fall out… all in good fun!

A wonderful day filled with laughter, memories, friendship, and plenty of seaside smiles. We can’t wait for our next adventure!

Vishnu, on successfully completing his Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care!

This is a fantastic achievement and a true reflection of Vishnu’s dedication, compassion, and commitment to providing the highest standard of care to our residents every single day.

Your passion for making a positive difference in people’s lives shines through in everything you do.
Well done, Vishnu!

Your entire team is celebrating this well deserved success, and we look forward to seeing you continue to grow and thrive in your career.

We are so lucky to have you at Hampton Grove!

Some of our residents enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea with a refreshing beer, while others spent precious time celebrating with their mums, creating new traditions and cherishing happy memories following the loss of their dads.

One family booked in for Father’s Day fine dining and chose the menu which included:
Calamari with garlic aioli Roast lamb served with roast potatoes, roast carrots, parsnips, and a smooth parsnip purée and Homemade tiramisu

Although we don’t have many photographs to share today, we always respect and appreciate that social media isn’t for everyone. Our residents’ privacy and wishes are incredibly important to us.

What matters most is that everyone enjoyed a truly lovely day filled with good food, great company, and special memories. 

We were delighted to have Rachel Elding from the Cambridgeshire Constabulary visit us here in Peterborough for a super important chat about staying safe from scammers. 

Rachel gave useful information on  how to spot scams coming through on the our landlines, mobile phones, apps, and emails. She taught us the ABCD and Take 5 method, which is all about staying calm and not letting anyone pressure you. If you get a unexpected call or message, just take a breath and check it out first. You can always ask a trusted friend, call your bank on a number you know is safe, or pop into your local branch to be sure. 

Rachel shared some stats that absolutely blew us all away. Did you know that only 17% of people actually report scams? Plus, about 45% of all reported crime is cybercrime, but less than 2% of these scammers get caught. It was even more shocking to hear that people in Cambridgeshire lose a massive £2 million to these criminals every single month! 

To help us fight back, Rachel gave us some great tools and even some doorstep stickers to keep cold callers away. She reminded us that if you spot a scam, you can call 159 to get straight through to your bank. You can also forward dodgy texts to 7726 or email scam messages to report@phishing.gov.uk. 
Our residents, staff, and visitors had a lot to say and shared their own annoying experiences with daily scam calls and messages. The best part is that everyone already knows the golden rule, which is to just hang up the phone!

Rachel also told us how important it is to break the silence around scams. There is absolutely no need to feel embarrassed if you get tricked because it really can happen to anyone. Talking to our friends and family and sharing our stories keeps us all aware and much safer.

Customer Relationship Manager, Louise Ramage, gave a huge thank you to Rachel for coming along and sharing such vital tips to keep us and our loved ones safe.

Today we had the pleasure of celebrating a very special baby shower at our home for our wonderful Senior Carer, Shiryl, and her husband, Jeff.

It was such a lovely afternoon filled with laughter, fun, and lots of love. We gave beautiful gifts, enjoyed a gorgeous cake, and had a fantastic time playing games, including Guess the Sweet Mess, making our baby predictions, and sharing advice cards for the new parents-to-be.

Shiryl and Jeff, we know you are both going to be amazing parents. Your little one is already so loved, and we wish your growing family a lifetime of happiness, good health, love, and unforgettable memories.

Congratulations from all of us, we can’t wait to meet your beautiful bundle of joy

We brought a splash of colour to our home as we celebrated Pride Month together!

Our residents enjoyed a wonderful selection of colourful smoothies, fresh fruits, and delicious cakes, creating smiles, conversations, and a vibrant atmosphere for everyone.

Pride Month is a time to celebrate love, kindness, inclusion, and being yourself. We are proud to create a welcoming home where everyone is valued, respected, and celebrated.

A lovely day filled with colour, laughter, and sweet treats!

Our residents enjoyed a wonderful celebration inspired by England vs Ghana match! We started by taking our taste buds on a journey with a delicious Taste of Ghana, sampling traditional flavours and learning a little about Ghanaian culture.

We then raised a glass for English Wine Week, enjoying a fun wine tasting session followed by a lively quiz that got everyone thinking and laughing together.

It was a fantastic day filled with good food, great company, and plenty of smiles. 
Come on England!!! 

Today started with a lovely morning out with John. We headed out early as he had a few things he wanted to pick up in Tesco. John suggested stopping for a coffee, and on such a hot day, I was more than happy with a nice cold one! Thank you, John, for an enjoyable morning and great company.

This afternoon, we made the most of the beautiful weather by spending time outside together. We didn’t take many photos because we were too busy enjoying the moment!

With a fantastic 70’s summer playlist playing, plenty of ice cream, lots of ice cold drinks, and wonderful conversations, everyone had a brilliant afternoon.

It was lovely to see residents, staff, and families all coming together, relaxing in the sunshine, sharing laughs, and enjoying each other’s company. Days like these create such special memories.

We had a wonderful time yesterday celebrating Trooping the Colour 2026 and The King’s Birthday. Residents enjoyed a fantastic patriotic performance from the talented singer Gabriella, who looked splendid dressed for the occasion and had everyone singing along to her beautiful set.

The celebrations were made even sweeter with a traditional Victoria sponge cake, enjoyed by all.
Thank you to all our carers who joined in with the singing and dancing and helped create such a joyful atmosphere. It was lovely to see everyone coming together to celebrate and make special memories.