Activities at Middletown Grange Care Home
We aim to provide a variety of activities that will both mentally and physically stimulate the people we support. Residents have a range of different needs and interests, and it is crucial that these are reflected in the activities available, so that each individual is able to participate to the best of their ability. We organise both group and individual social events that everyone is welcome to take part in; there is a weekly outing to local places of interest, including the garden centre and the local farms, parks and museums. In addition, we enjoy regular visits from entertainers and even exotic animals. We also host events such as 'Beach Day' that relatives and friends are encouraged to participate in. Getting involved in charities is a big part of our ethos, so events such as 'PJs for Pudsey' and pirate-themed days are regularly hosted to raise money for different foundations, including the Alzheimer’s Society.
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 Middletown Grange Care Home
Indoor Games
Our wonderful carer 'Becca' took a few snapshots of our memory lane residents enjoying some indoor games; tin-can-alley and skittles. Both activities are such good fun, stimulating and a great way of focusing hand-eye coordination
Getting to Know You
Spending quality 1:1 time with our residents is so important. Those quiet moments when we can really 'get to know you'. Gemma our activities coordinator sat today with one of our lovely ladies to thumb through her life album. It meant so much to them both, a truly special intergenerational session, Gemma learnt so much from this little trip down memory lane.
Manicure and Polish
Who doesn't love a little pampering? Several of our ladies enjoyed a hand massage and manicure this week. Blue and blush nail varnish the colours of choice.
Baking Ginger Biscuits
One of our wonderful residents; Giorgio just loves baking. This week he decided to treat us all too some crunchy ginger biscuits; they were delicious!
Having done all the hard work he didn't stop there, Giorgio went onto clean the surfaces, load the dishwasher and even help put the clean cutlery away ensuring our community based 'living' kitchen remained 'spick and span'. He's an absolute star!
Whole-Home Vaccinations Begin
Our staff and residents were delighted to receive their first dose vaccine as part of a whole-home approach to vaccination today; 7th January 2021.
We'd like to send a big thank you to Dr Gareth Evans, Dr Anna Morrish and registrar Dr Ben Barker from The Nuffield Practice, Nuffield Health Centre, Witney who kindly set up their mobile clinic within our home to provide all residents and staff with the best protection against COVID-19, which has filled the home with New Year joy and lifted everyone’s spirits after what has been a very challenging year for everyone.
General Manager, Claire Gascoigne said: “Last year was a year like no other and the vaccine feels like the light at the end of the tunnel. Our teams have been magnificent in how they have risen to every challenge during this pandemic and we are proud to play our part in this next phase to ensure the most vulnerable are protected.”
Resident Beryl Friend was one of the first to receive the vaccine said “I really don’t like needles, but the staff were so nice, and I didn’t feel a thing. I’m so pleased to have this protection, just like having my flu jab really”.
Flower Power
Flower arranging is a very popular activity here at Middletown Grange. Residents have a lovely selection of fresh flowers to choose from. They then create beautiful arrangements, which then get placed in our communal areas for everybody to enjoy.
Upcoming events
Culture Day
Join us to celebrate the cultures in care, as we encourage everyone to dress up in traditional clothing and get ready for a special performance and world tasting food.
Pudding Club Launch
Join us for our brand new monthly pudding club launching on Monday 13th May here at Middletown Grange and bring along your own tasty puddings and recipes to try
Professional Breakfast Every Wednesday
We invite all Healthcare and Blue Light professionals to join us on a Wednesday morning for a complimentary breakfast and hot drinks in our beautiful cafe.
