Activities at Upton Bay Care Home

At 97 years of age, Ray, resident at Upton Bay Care Home, dreamed of swinging a hole-in-one on the golf course after almost 20 years away from the green. So our team made his wish come true, with the help of Broadstone Golf Club.

After a few practice shots, and a masterclass from Chris, golfing pro at the club, Ray found his stride and began hitting far across the fairway, before turning his hand to the putting green and achieveing his long awaited hole-in-one.

Ray said: “I can’t believe I’m on the green again! I’d always wanted to prove to myself that even at near 100 I could still swing it, and today I’ve proved that. It’s done me the world of good!”

The entertainment doesn’t stop at Upton Bay! We welcomed back the terrific Steve Linn for an amazing outdoor concert on our Memory Lane.

Steve’s mix of tremendous tunes from the 60’s through to the 2000’s ensured there was something for every resident. Our Ladies and Gents were swinging, jiving, and even two-stepping to the music!

Ray, resident, said, “A couple of years ago I’d have been showcasing my real moves – lifting and twisting and all that!”

“He has such a wonderful voice – I feel like a schoolgirl front row at a concert!” Commented Barbara.

Life enrichment at Upton Bay is truly about making every day fun, worthwhile, person-centered. We’re ready to welcome your loved one! Call our team today on 01202 679529 to talk about our fantastic care packages.

Now that the beautiful winter sun is starting to show, residents at Upton Bay made the most of the break in the weather with a trip down to Rockley Point in the minibus. 

Blessed to have this on our doorstep, we enjoyed an afternoon at the Harbour’s Edge beach cafe, tucking in to Dorset ice creams and hot chocolates!

Barry, resident at Upton Bay, felt right at home looking out from the coastline, having spent many years on the neighbouring Brownsea Island. “I know this place like the back of my hand, brings back good memories,” he said. 

Celebrating living life to the fullest!

With the turn of a new month, Upton Bay proudly recognised International Day of Older Persons, a global initiative through the United Nations that brings light to issues faced by older people across the world.

We have teamed up with St Mary and St Joseph’s Primary School in Dorset for an exciting intergenerational project, which aim at teaching kindness and understanding to their pupils in years 1-4. Girls and boys at the school lovingly wrote wonderful letters to our residents, sharing a bit about life as a youngster nowadays, and asking insightful questions about what our residents were like as kids!

Our ladies and gents adored the letters, and this week have been excitedly penning their replies to send back to the School. What a beautiful relationship to have within our community!

With chilly mornings and drizzly afternoons, at Upton Bay our residents are welcoming the cosy autumn months ahead!

This week, we found lots of ways to keep entertained indoors. From raucous bingo sessions, to competitive pub quizzes, cards and dominoes, and testing our skills on the Magic Table: our residents across the home have been enjoying socialising getting to know each other a bit better!

Residents at Upton Bay thoroughly enjoyed a wine tasting masterclass hosted by Unity Wines.

We were off to Italy to try Italian Blush Rosé, a light, rosé with notes of white flowers, strawberries and cranberries, then to South Africa for an authentic Chenin Blanc. To finish, it was the turn of Spain where residents sampled Campo Viejo Rioja, filled with flavours of brambles, cinnamon a lingering toastiness.

Rosemary, resident, said, “What better way to spend a day – sipping on fine wines at 3 in the afternoon! Just delightful!”