Activities at Tyspane Care Home

Chair exercises are a great alternative for older adults who have difficulty moving around. Leg, arm and core muscles can get a workout from a seated position, which can help reduce the risk of injury from a fall.

So today after Tennis Club the residents invented the “Noodle Game” based on a video provided by Claire Comer (Head of House Keeping). Residents could be heard laughing down the corridors. It was amazing fun.

So much fun!

They say the longer you have to wait for something, the more you will appreciate it when it finally arrives. With this thought in our minds and with bated breath, staff, families, friends and residents at Tyspane Care Home welcomed Barnstaple Town Youth Marching Band. It really was a sight for saw eyes, beautiful polished and shiny instruments, bright read uniforms and wonderful beaming smiles. A true visual extravaganza.

During World War 11 the Braunton Burrows provided ideal conditions for assault training by the American troops preparing for D-Day. Richard and William have spent many years researching the links between American forces and the west of England during World War 11 and uncovered the forgotten history of the U.S Assault Training Centre where troops trained for their spearhead role upon the beaches of Normandy.

Today at Tyspane Care Home, Richard and William presented a fabulous informative talk and slide show about their research, exploration and excavation of wartime constructions across Braunton Burrows.

Thank you Richard and William. Amazing.

Today at Tyspane Care Home family, friends, staff and residents welcomed back Little Fishes Pre School in Braunton. They created stunning skyscrapers from blocks, amazing train tracks and sang along with The Golden Girl  traditional nursery rhymes. However, the high point of the afternoon was the parachute. Everyone put their hands up in the air, lifting the parachute, one at a time like a baseball game, creating a synchronised wave. It was incredible to see all ages working together. Truly magical.

At Tyspane Care Home we understand that due to changes in family structures the frequency of intergenerational interactions is difficult. Age Apartheid is the term used to describe the segregation of generations in Britain. People’s interactions outside the home are almost exclusively with members of their own age group. At Tyspane Care Home we understand the importance and benefits of intergenerational interactions. For the young, interacting with the elderly is fantastic for children’s social development especially as the older generation often observe children without judgement and shower them with positive reinforcements.

Therefore, it was an absolute privilege to welcome Little Fishes Soft Play School to Tyspane Care Home. The pre-school children played, sang, asked questions and interacted with the residents. It was a joy to watch and will now be a regular feature on the activities time table.

At Tyspane Care Home, we believe that every moment in life is worth cherishing, and we are thrilled to share the heart-warming fulfilment of a special wish for one of our residents. Today, we celebrate Colin Barnes.

Colin moved to Hartland Village near Hartland Quay when he was 28 years old and settled well into village life. He became a well-liked and well-known local and gained employment as the local window cleaner.  Being a window cleaner allowed him to socialise and make friends all around the Hartland area, however, for Colin his favourite window cleaning job was at the Hartland Quay Hotel / The Wreckers Bar which is perched on the edge of a wild and spectacular bay with soaring granite cliffs all around.  Colin shared his experiences and his love for Hartland Quay with staff at Tyspane Care Home especially the General Manager, Aime Bown. Colin stated it would be dream come true to visit Hartland Quay again.

As a result of Colin sharing his dream Aime Bown the Activities Team organised a day trip with two other residents from Tyspane Care Home to Hartland Quay allowing time for Colin to visit his friends on the way back and reminisce about his earlier days working in Hartland Quay.

Colin had an excellent time, he never stopped smiling. Colin is usually quiet and reserved gentleman but on the day he happily talked and socialised with friends, staff and other residents.  He shared memories of walking along the coastal routes, walking the pubs black Labrador dog and fishing from the cliffs.

We therefore extend our heartfelt gratitude to Aime Bown and Tyspane Care Home Staff. Their generosity and collaboration played a vital role in creating a truly memorable experience for Colin Barnes. It is a testament to the staff’s determination to make dreams come true, no matter the age or circumstance.