Activities at Melbourn Springs Care Home
Ensuring that our social events offer fun and adventure is a major focus of the ethos of our home; it’s important that those we support can enjoy an active and social lifestyle. Of course, there will always be those who prefer peace and quiet, and in these instances, a cup of tea and a chat will always be welcomed.
Denise Ashby
Hello, my name is Denise and I am the Activities Coordinator here at Melbourn Springs. I joined Barchester in 2022 and always strive to support and care for all of our residents in a way that best suits each individual.
Making sure that our residents have things to do that they really enjoy doing is something that I hold very close to my heart. It is so important to make sure that they are happy and enjoy all of the activities and events that we host for them.
A lot of our residents also enjoy our special trips out on our Mini Bus as we create new, special memories together at Melbourn Springs.
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 Melbourn Springs Care Home
Art and Craft Club - Flowers
Week by week more residents are joining the Melbourn Springs Arts and Craft Club with our Activities Coordinator – Sophie. We think you’ll agree the paintings and pictures this week are absolutely super - we certainly have some very talented Artists among us!
Mother's Day Celebrations
Mother’s Day is always a special day and we celebrated it in style here at Melbourn Springs.
The day began with a Zoom service from All Saints', Melbourn and Holy Trinity, Meldreth, fresh Daffodils were presented and our residents enjoyed a delicious lunch and Afternoon Tea - including Strawberry Meringues and Chocolate Truffles.
It was a splendid day, full of smiles, Flowers and some residents even wanted to write thank you letters to their families too!
Mindful Meditation
Our Activities Coordinator - Sophie hosts weekly mindful meditation workshops here at Melbourn Springs including arm chair Yoga and Tai Chi.
Chandra, Rosina and Vera always enjoy coming to the workshops which are relaxing and invigorating - and the Coffee and Cake afterwards is always thoroughly enjoyed too!
Baking Club
Our Baking Club occurs every week at Melbourn Springs and traditional Shortbread was on the menu this week.
The residents always have a super time and the home smells gorgeous when the tasty treats are baking.
Apparently, the Shortbread was absolutely delicious - perfect to enjoy with a hot cup of Tea!
Cocktail Oscar Party
Who needs the Oscars when we have Cocktail Parties and live Music at Melbourn Springs?!?
Our resident Audrey said - "Oh, we have had a splendid time and the Cocktails were absolutely delicious! Paul's music was superb - he really is very talented and a big thank you to all the staff for organising this lovely evening for us!"
February Employee of the Month - Justine
Our Hostess Justine is employee for the month of February at Melbourn Springs.
"Justine is professional, kind, considerate and always goes above and beyond every single day. Our residents absolutely love her and she is always smiling and so happy!"
Well done Justine from all of the team at the home!
