Activities at Meadowbeck Care Home

Activities are the cornerstone of a wholesome home experience and our Activities Coordinators are always putting their creative minds to the test by organising new and exciting social events for residents to partake in. Of course, we take into account the likes and dislikes of those we support, so if someone doesn’t feel like trying something new, there will always be something on offer to reflect their personal interests. For the people who may just prefer some peace and quiet instead, we also offer one-to-one time that can be enjoyed with a nice cup of coffee or just a simple chat – whatever they desire.

Enriching life
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Tina Holmes

Lead Activities Co-ordinator

Hi, I’m Tina, and I am the Activities Coordinator here at Meadowbeck. 

I began working at the home as a Care Assistant in 1999. In 2014, I changed my role to Social Support Worker, which I enjoyed, as it involved supporting residents at Meadowbeck in their daily lifestyles. 

I then became the Activities Coordinator in May 2017. I love working with our residents and getting to know them and their families. In addition to supporting them maintain an active lifestyle I always ensure to personally get to know each resident when they move in with us to support them in the continuation of any hobbies or interests the might have. 

Life-encriching activities booklet

Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
Read our brochure

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 Meadowbeck Care Home

Mother’s Day Pamper

Here at Meadowbeck we celebrated this special day with our ladies enjoying a Pamper Party. Ladies relaxed whilst enjoying a Manicure and hand massage with lots of chocolate treats and Prosecco. 

Relaxed to relaxing Spa music. Tina our Activities coordinator wanted to make sure ladies felt special for the day. So many smiling faces with a sparkle in their eyes on the day with much laughter. Lots of Skype calls to loved ones too.

Random Acts of Kindness

Knitted items always go down well at Meadowbeck, and residents were very excited recently when they received some a box of knitted gifts at their front door from an anonymous source.  The colourful, knitted twiddle muffs touched residents and colleagues with the random act of kindness from a member of the community.

Residents and colleagues would like to say a huge thank you to who kindly left them for their generosity. It is always fantastic to be included in some of the wonderful projects that they are a part of. Residents will get a lot of enjoyment from the twiddle muffs they have donated.

Egg-stravaganza

The Easter bunny arrived early for residents of Meadowbeck when they were surprised by the generosity of Nestle, who kindly delivered Easter eggs for every resident over the weekend. 

Rebekka Richardson, General Manager, was on hand to accept the beautiful boxes filled with a selection of eggs all shapes and sizes, sure to satisfy any chocolate lover!

On behalf of Meadowbeck, residents and colleagues would like to pass on their gratitude for being considered at this time of uncertainty and hope everyone stays safe and well. 

Valentine’s Day

Residents felt special, celebrating Valentine's Day with a festive lunch. Followed by live entertainment with the wonderful Christie Clifford singing along whilst enjoying lots of sweet treats with a glass of fizz with loved ones.

Finished off the day with a Valentines hot buffet on the evening. The home was filled with love.

Storytelling Week at Meadowbeck

Here at Meadowbeck residents celebrated Storytelling Week with an evening visit from the Rainbows and Brownies, sharing and telling each other stories from old and new books.

One of our ladies brought along her treasured Winnie the Pooh books that was given to her husband in 1925 reading out poems from these, The evening also brought back very fond memories from her primary school teaching days.

Arts and Crafts

Residents got creative during their arts and crafts session at the home. They've painted various items trinket boxes, bird houses, flowers and masks. This showed off their creative skills, lots of concentration going on, within a relaxed friendly atmosphere.

 

Upcoming events

Professional Open Day

On Tuesday 21st May we'll be welcoming members of the community to our Professional's Open Day.

May

Join us in May and take a look at our community and life enrichment events coming soon.

Tea and a Tour

Join us on Wednesday 12th June from 10am - 3pm for our 'Tea and a Tour' event. There will be delicious snacks available and refreshments.

Older Citizens Advocacy York Seminar

Join us on Tuesday 13th June from 10.30am - 11.30am as we welcome Dan Brittan from 'Older Citizen's Advocacy York' for a special seminar supporting members of our community.

Blue Light Breakfast

Join us for our monthly blue light breakfast on the last Monday of every month - all emergency service and social care professionals welcome for a free breakfast

Don't Dine Alone - Every Thursday

We believe mealtimes can be a social experience, come along, join us for a delicious 3 course meal and enjoy some company - please call to book your place.

Memory Cafe - Last Wednesday of the month

Join us for our monthly Memory cafe, enjoy cakes, refreshments, activities and a warm welcome. Family / carers come along too, make new friends in a safe space.  

Come and take a break on us! - Emergency Services

Come and take a break on us!  We extend a warm invitation to all emergency service personnel to pop in on your break as there may be a cake or two available....

Community Coffee Morning

We warmly welcome you to join us for our weekly community coffee morning. There is always a warm welcome and plenty of hearty chatter,.