Activities at Meadowbeck Care Home

The Rainbow Table is a versatile digital platform that uses all kinds of interactive games and apps to connect people with each other, their family members and friends, all while stimulating movement and cognitive activity. The Rainbow Table can be used individually or as a group. Residents are invited to play all kinds of games, take part in activities and classes, quizzes, brain training and sensory apps, connect with others via Zoom, watch films and TV programmes, listen to music, the possibilities really are endless. 

It is a great way to spark discussions, get everyone up and dancing, debating, reminiscing, the Rainbow Table is rapidly becoming everyone’s favourite piece of kit.

Residents and team members joined together in our communal lounges to watch the Remembrance service, raising a glass of sherry to honour veterans and armed forces members who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

In the afternoon, we had a special remembrance afternoon tea, and we had the wonderful Nikki back to entertain us, singing a melody of favourite wartime classics, with everyone singing and dancing along as they waved their flags.

It was a lovely day of remembrance, enjoyed by all.     

Residents and staff at the Meadowbeck care home were delighted to welcome the Lord Mayor of York Martin Rowley for a memorable afternoon filled with warmth and laughter. The visit was marked by an abundance of delicious cakes, refreshing drinks, and lively conversation. Smiles were shared, stories exchanged, and spirits lifted as everyone came together to celebrate community and connection.

It was a wonderful reminder of the joy that simple moments can bring — especially when paired with good company and a slice of cake!     

Our residents love to stay active with Mark in our U-Sit exercise sessions to music, with a little workout using resistance bands whilst moving to the beat, they’re having fun whilst building strength and flexibility all from the comfort of their seats.

It’s amazing to see how music brings energy and motivation to every session. A fun afternoon enjoyed by all!    

We recently took part in the National Day of Arts in Care Homes Day, bringing together our residents and an intergenerational sixth form group from Archbishops Holgate School.

The afternoon was filled with vibrant colours, creativity, and lots of laughter as everyone joined in finger painting and various art activities. 

Residents and students worked side by side, sharing stories and inspiring each other’s creativity. It was wonderful to see connections form across generations, with everyone fully engaged in expressing themselves through art, whilst creating some beautiful masterpieces, and residents were delighted when some of the students gifted their creations to our residents. The day not only brightened the care home with colour but also brought a strong sense of community and joy to all involved, and residents were delighted to be gifted.   

We had a heart-warming intergenerational visit today, led by our Activities Coordinator, Tina, who came to the home with her adorable baby. The residents were overjoyed to see the little one, and the atmosphere was filled with tenderness and smiles. Many residents reminisced about their own parenting days and shared gentle words of wisdom with Tina.

The baby’s presence brought emotional comfort, sensory stimulation, and a calming effect to the residents, especially those living with dementia. This visit highlighted the importance of intergenerational connections and how they enrich life within the home.

It was a truly special day, and residents are already looking forward to the next visit!   

Residents had a great evening of music with “Accidently Acoustic” live band who entertained us for the evening performing a collective mix of songs from Showaddywaddy, Status Quo, The Beatles and much more, with a couple of Christmas hits to get everyone in the festive spirit.

A fun night was had by all with everyone singing, clapping along and either up on their feet dancing or enjoying a good chair boogie.

A fabulous time enjoyed by all.   

Our wonderful ladies were delighted to have an outing in our mini bus with a scenic countryside drive to visit Deans garden centre.
They tucked into a delicious lunch chosen from the menu. After lunch, they enjoyed a relaxing browse through the beautiful gift shop of unique trinkets, locally made treats, and gardening goodies, picking up the perfect treat for their rooms. 

A perfect day of friendship, fresh air, and well-deserved retail therapy.      

In recognition of Macmillan’s Coffee Morning, we hosted our own coffee morning for friends, families and community members to raise funds for the charity.

Our home was specially decorated for the occasion, and our Hostess - Denise and Tina, the Activities Lead, prepared a variety of cakes, cupcakes and delicious treats, and we all got involved in fun-filled activities, including themed quizzes.

We would like to say a big thank you to all those who supported us in helping to raise awareness and a great total of £62.00 for this lovely cause.     

We had a fabulous time on our cheese and wine evening as residents gathered together with team members and friends in the local community. Everyone sampled a selection of delicious cheeses accompanied by a glass of wine or two whilst taking part in our quiz.

The Soft Creamy French Brie and the popular crumbly Yorkshire Wensleydale with sweet apricots appeared to be everyone’s preferred choice. As always, the evening was full of laughter and great conversations, making it a huge success.  

Our male residents enjoyed a wonderful afternoon led by Ronnie and his friends. They visited a local bar where they played a game of pool together, and the competitive spirit filled the room. Ronnie proudly showed off his skills, encouraging others and helping them improve their technique.

The session promoted physical movement, coordination, confidence and social bonding among the gentlemen in the home. They shared stories about their younger days, sports experiences, and friendships. It was more than a game, it was a celebration of companionship and wellbeing. The men have already requested another session next month!   

We celebrated International Men’s Day with a pizza and games night. Everyone enjoyed their favourite toppings of the classic margherita, pepperoni, and ham and pineapple, which all went down a treat.

It was an evening filled with great friendships, lively chatter and plenty of laughter shared over a beer or two, with a competitive game of dominoes.

A great night that was enjoyed by all.     

We had a fantastic time during our Musical Moments session with Maggie and Clare. The afternoon was full of music, laughter and uplifting fun with everyone singing and moving to the rhythm using colourful props and instruments.

As always everyone has a great time.  

We had a great time when we welcomed Nigel Heap back to entertain us for the afternoon. Residents were also joined by local sixth form students from Archbishops Holgate School who joined in the fun.

We all had such a blast, with everyone singing and dancing either up on their feet or enjoying a great chair boogie showing off their best moves, and staff could not resist joining in the fun. Laughter and energy filled the room as Nigel entertained us, singing a wide range of songs from old and new.

A great time had by all.   

Celebrations have been in full swing at Meadowbeck, as one of its residents reaches her centenary in style.

Gladys was joined by her family, friends and team members as she received a telegram from the King. Her daughter, Vikki, who is a postlady, was privileged to hand-deliver the telegram from the King to her Mum herself in recognition of her landmark birthday. A celebration was held at the home for everyone to enjoy cups of tea and enjoy a special birthday cake made by the home’s chef, Tom.