Activities at Hampton Grove Care Home

We are thrilled to announce that the winner of the February Employee of the Month award goes to Cassie, Second Chef. Who is a valued member of our team here at the home!

Stefan Lupu, our General Manager, expressed “Cassie is always happy and with a bright smile, supporting the Chef is catering for the whole home with a whole home approach attitude”

Cassie has been part of the home for over 14 years and started her career in hospitality working her way up to second Chef.  Cassie has a very positive attitude with her gentle nature which makes significant impact on the daily lives and social interactions of our residents and staff. 

Congratulations and thank you, Cassie, for your outstanding contribution from all the residents and staff here at Hampton Grove Care Home.

What a lovely day out for our residents yesterday to ‘Dobbies’

We enjoyed a trip to the garden centre where we had a wonderful time looking at the colourful flowers and plants, and stopping to watch the beautiful fish. There was lots of chatting, pointing out favourites, and plenty of smiles.

After exploring, we treated ourselves to a cuppa which gave us even more time to sit together, relax, and share lots of laughs.

A simple outing, but full of happiness, fresh air, and great company. Days like these really do brighten everyone’s week!

Regular outings are just one aspect of our life enrichment program and all the trips we take are at the request of the residents. Our monthly activities calendar boasts a range of outings and entertainment.

Residents at Hampton Grove getting creative & spreading festive cheer. 

Today was such a beautiful day at Hampton Grove. 

We decided to take advantage of the beautiful weather and spend some quality time in the garden eating ice lollies and playing music. Some residents even got up dancing.

Mother's Day is a celebration honouring the mother of the family or individual, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on different days in many parts of the world, most commonly in March.

Hampton Grove celebrated Mothering Sunday by doing a little flower arranging then receiving a little gift, and having families join us for our Mothering Sunday Lunch.

While dementia may take away words, it can never diminish the person within. The homes activity coordinator, Becky, recently shared a moving tribute to resident Karen and her husband, Pete, highlighting the profound "silent" communication that defines their daily bond.

Karen who is now non-verbal, continues to connect with staff and her husband through facial expressions, warmth, and a lingering "spark" of humorous personality. The story which was recently shared on social media, has resonated deeply with the local community, with family members and friends describing the couple as an inspiration.

Pete, who visits Karen daily has integrated with the home over the past number of years, and who himself is living with a serious health condition, has been praised by other resident’s families for his tireless support to other residents, with local Diane Lewis who shared, "Without his help, we would be at a loss." Pete is often seen around the home, helping here and there and also pottering about in the homes garden, ready to connect with everyone who visits or resides at the home, along with bringing heart felt warmth to the homes staff.

To support local families navigating similar journeys, Hampton Grove invites the Peterborough community to a special event: "Talking Positively to Someone Living with Dementia." Taking place at the end of the Month, this session will offer practical advice, emotional support, and insights into maintaining meaningful connections when verbal communication becomes difficult.

Residents and staff had a fabulous time celebrating a vibrant Chinese New Year celebration, marked by cultural connection and a special guest appearance by renowned community advocate Faustina Yang.

The home was delighted to welcome Ms. Yang, a multi-award-winning leader and founder of five impactful charities and community groups, including the Chinese community in Peterborough, which recently received the Kings Award for Voluntary Service.

During her visit, Faustina gave a beautiful demonstration of Tai Chi, showcasing the gentle movements and explaining the significant health benefits behind this traditional practice. Residents enjoyed watching the demonstration and were encouraged to try a few movements themselves. Beyond the physical practice, Faustina shared the deep traditions of Chinese New Year, speaking about family gatherings, cultural values, and the festival’s enduring meaning.

The celebration continued with a culinary feast prepared by the home’s kitchen team. Residents and staff enjoyed an authentic menu of Chinese dishes, providing a full sensory experience of the festival.

Stefan Lupu, General Manager at Hampton Grove, said:
"We were truly grateful to welcome Faustina Yang into our care home today. It was a wonderful opportunity for everyone to learn more about her culture and heritage. Thank you, Faustina, for bringing culture, joy, and connection to our home. Our residents thoroughly enjoyed the Tai Chi session, and our chef truly outdid themselves with a fantastic spread that brought everyone together."

Residents were treated to a live performance of Annie at our Home. A fantastic performance which went down a storm.

Today at Hampton Grove we had the pleasure of Gorefield Alpacas visit. 5 beautiful Alpacas, residents helped feed them and got to stroke them, two went in the home and did a few bedroom visits which residents loved. Animal therapy is the best kind of therapy for people with dementia.

Visits from animals can be an energetic experience or an exciting part of a person's day. Residents said “it was so nice to get up close and feed them stroke them. The experience of this was amazing.”

Residents at Hampton Grove wanted to try and make their own soup. So they picked a recipe which was Parsnip & Apple with Honey.

The parsnips were cut up along with the apple added to vegetable stock, the honey and seasoning for flavour.

Cooked with the soup maker for 20 minutes. Residents loved it and couldn't get enough of it and will definitely be doing this again, maybe with some home-cooked rolls too. 

Hampton Grove marked International Women's Day with a heart-warming celebration, honouring the incredible women, who are residents in the home and who make the homes communities shine. The event also celebrated the dedication, kindness, and strength of the care home's female staff, who were presented with flowers as a token of appreciation.

The "Ladies that Latte" group kicked off the festivities with a lovely cuppa and chat, reflecting on the journey to International Women's Day and celebrating women's achievements. Residents joined in, crafting and toasting with "Pink Empowerment Punch" and indulging in delicious cake.

Live entertainment was organised by the home, with vocalist, Nicky, who added to the joy, with everyone singing along and smiling. The afternoon was a resounding success, celebrating empowerment, friendship, and the inspiring women at the care home.

General Manager Stephan Lupu stated “Our Activities Team is dedicated to ensuring that we organise events that encourage our residents to host their families and friends at Hampton Grove Care home. Our home is always to open to loved ones and the local community who wish to take part in our life enrichment program”. 
 

Senior health and fitness day brought residents together for a relaxed and informative day. Community nurses ‘Maz’ and ‘Beckie’ visited the home to carry out blood pressure checks and offer helpful health advice in a calm, friendly setting. 

Residents enjoyed taking part in word searches and puzzles based on nutrition and hydration, encouraging healthy habits in a fun way. The day was filled with smiles , shared learning, and a strong sense of community care.    

A huge milestone for our lovely resident who turned 104 years old. Residents, family & friends & staff were all on hand to celebrate this special day.

Thousands of racegoers are enjoying a day at Aintree racecourse for its annual Ladies Day, which is part of the Grand National Festival.

Ladies Day is traditionally one of the biggest days in Liverpool's social calendar when women - and men - are invited to dress to impress.

More than 150,000 people are expected to attend the race meeting, with the festival finishing on Saturday.
So at Hampton Grove we thought we would join in wearing our hats to impress, as it was Grand National day.

Today at Hampton Grove, we tried a new game by placing all the white ping-pong balls in one basket and all the coloured balls in the other, using both hands one ball at a time, at the same time.

This activity was great for movement and memory co-ordination, even the staff struggled with this game!