Activities at Leeming Bar Grange Care Home

We welcomed Linda to Harton Grange for a fantastic talk about the Geordies and the History of Newcastle. We learnt a lot about the area we love and can't wait to welcome Linda back to do another talk on another subject. 

We learnt about the historic landmarks, the famous Geordie, Geordie a lot and a little about the Geordie accent and the words we use every day. Thank you, Linda, for a very interesting afternoon.   

We welcomed Caitlin Black to Harton Grange for an absolutely amazing show that had everyone on memory lane singing and dancing. Staff and residents enjoyed some of the classic hits from the 60s, 70s and 80s and danced their socks off. 

We also sang Happy Birthday to Dot. Thank you so much Caitlin. It was a fantastic afternoon.   

We enjoyed another day of colourful merriment as Pete Goldup - The Silent Disco DJ joined us for a sunshine filled silent disco; playing all the holiday hits of the decades to get everyone singing their hearts out & showcasing the fanciest of footwork!

A huge thank you to fabulous DJ Pete and everyone who came along to join in the shenanigans!

This July we had a choco-lot of fun as we celebrated World Chocolate Day! Residents were transported to Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory to indulge in an array of chocolatey delights! Our own personal Oompa Loompa was on hand to make sure everyone sampled the delicious sweet treats, visiting residents throughout the home!

Life is indeed like a box of chocolates, however, you can rest assured you will always have the sweetest of days at LBG.

To celebrate Global Beatles Day our garden was transformed into a vibrant “Strawberry Fields” wonderland, complete with strawberry-themed treats! Chris Gilly took centre stage, serenading our residents and their loved ones with all the Beatles classics; from “Here Comes the Sun” and “Let It Be,” to “Strawberry Fields Forever.” The sing-alongs were truly heartwarming, bringing back decades of joyful memories!

The sweetest of days!

A huge thank you to Chris and everyone who came along to join in the fun.

After almost 12 years of continuous service much-loved Maintenance Manager, Ken Nicholson has decided to retire.  Staff and residents at the home sent Ken off in style with bubbles and presents a-plenty to thank him for many years of dedication. Everyone at the home has very fond memories of Ken and he will be sadly missed.

During his time at Leeming Bar Grange Ken has been an absolute cornerstone of the homes care home family. From sharing morning brews and heartfelt chats, to taking residents on fun-filled mini bus adventures, and even becoming our enthusiastic bingo caller. Ken has added warmth, laughter, and countless special moments to everyone’s days at Leeming Bar Grange.
 

What a glorious day we had to raise the rainbow flag in support of Pride month & in celebration of the LGBTQ+ community!

With an explosion of colour, we celebrated with enthusiastic karaoke renditions, games, delicious ice cream from Gallone Ices Bedale and scrumptious cakes made with love by residents.

With love and acceptance, the world is a far more colourful place!

We recently had the absolute joy of supporting our resident, Colin, in revisiting one of his lifelong passions: swimming!

Colin made a splash at the local pool, rekindling memories of his days as an amateur swimmer. After his swim, Colin proudly shared his cherished medals from the Amateur Swimming Association, reminiscing about the races, the training, and the thrill of the win!

Moments like these remind us how important it is to keep doing what we love, no matter our age.

A huge thank you to the team at Bedale Leisure Centre for their fantastic customer service! We can't wait to visit again soon!

This June residents and the team had the chance to explore the world like never before; thanks to virtual reality technology!

'Leeming Mini', Carson very kindly brought in his virtual reality headset to take residents on thrilling adventures!

From skydiving thousands of feet, mountain climbing, and deep diving into the ocean, to fun interactive games; all without leaving the comfort of their armchairs! For many, it was their first time trying VR, and the reactions were priceless.

Moments like these remind us that it’s never too late for a little adventure. A big thank you to Carson for making the day so special. Here’s to more experiences that uplift, excite, and connect us!

We cannot wait to explore again soon!