Activities at Pittsmead Grange Care Home

Each day, our menu is themed around one of the Big Five countries in the competition – France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK – bringing the tastes of Europe to our dining tables.

Today, for the grand finale, we’ve gone Swiss as they host this year’s contest! Residents enjoyed a delicious Zurich Port Ragout, a dish featured on the menu, and it was a big hit.

The home has been beautifully decorated all week, filling the air with Eurovision excitement and plenty of sparkle as we get ready to enjoy the final together!  

Today we celebrated a bittersweet moment as we said goodbye to our wonderful General Manager, John, on his last day at Pittsmead Grange. We marked the occasion with a lovely tea party shared with our residents – a perfect reflection of John's caring and thoughtful spirit.

During the celebration, John took a moment to announce our Employee of the Year – a huge congratulation to Stephen, our brilliant Kitchen Assistant, whose hard work and dedication have not gone unnoticed!

John, as you head off on your new adventure to Scotland, we want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all the support, leadership, and kindness you’ve shown. Your guiding philosophy – “It’s the little things that matter” – will continue to inspire us every day and live on in everything we do here at Pittsmead Grange.

Wishing you all the very best in your new chapter – you will be greatly missed!  

Despite the weather being a little cooler than expected, nothing could dampen our spirits as we celebrated the 80th Anniversary of VE Day in true style.

Our garden was filled with joy, laughter, and the smell of delicious BBQ as residents, staff, and guests came together for a proper VE Day Garden Party. The wonderful Andy Mace had everyone singing along with classical tunes, adding to the nostalgic and patriotic atmosphere.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this day so special — it was a beautiful tribute to a momentous occasion in history. Here's to community, remembrance, and a lot of fun! 

Residents at Pittsmead Grange Care Home recently enjoyed a delightful day out visiting the charming Christmas Tree Farm. The trip, made possible by the home's reliable minibus service, gave everyone the chance to spend some quality time outdoors, surrounded by friendly animals and fresh countryside air.

Upon arrival at the farm, residents were welcomed by a host of furry and feathered friends. With big smiles all around, they had the chance to feed goats, sheep, and even a few chickens. Many of the residents commented on how much they enjoyed the experience, with one saying, “It brought back so many lovely memories from my childhood.”

After plenty of animal encounters, the group took a well-earned break at the farm’s café, where they enjoyed a warm coffee and a slice of cake. It was the perfect moment to relax, chat, and soak up the peaceful atmosphere of the day.

Activities Coordinator Jody Symonds said, “Trips like this are so valuable. They bring joy, spark conversations, and really lift spirits. We’re already planning our next adventure!” The outing was part of Pittsmead Grange's ongoing commitment to providing engaging and meaningful activities for its residents. Days like these highlight the importance of staying active, connected, and involved with the wider community.