Activities at Wood Grange Care Home
Our activities team are great at building the activities programme around the likes and interests of the people we care for. Ensuring that our social events offer fun and adventure is part 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 are always welcomed.
Ruby-Mae Walker
Hello, my name is Ruby-Mae and I am the activities Co-Ordinator here at Wood Grange.
My background is working in dance education and production as well as experience in the mental health care sector. I am extremely passionate about my role here in promoting life enrichment within the home and I feel privileged to work alongside such amazing people, and to be a part of our residents lives, spending quality time with them on a regular basis. I work alongside Louise to plan and organise daily activities to suit our resident’s needs, Louise and I are very enthusiastic about our roles and the resident’s well-being is always at the forefront of our minds.
I love to dance, keep fit by going to the gym and spending time with family.
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 Wood Grange Care Home
Eyes down for bingo bonzana
Across the country our homes and hospitals came together to find out which care home or hospital had the best Bingo players as we teamed up for Barchester’s Bingo Bonanza.
Residents were treated to some exciting virtual games of Bingo as part of Barchester’ very own game show series.
Everyone who participate had a fantastic time and enjoyed some friendly competition.
Pet Party
Residents enjoyed a visit from furry and non-furry friends who filled the home with joy. Michelle’s Pets are regular visitors to us and we have a surprise every time with a new addition! Residents faces beamed with happiness as they spent quality time with the animals and received a huge amount of comfort, Robina said, “I just love animals, they are so beautiful”
Welcome Square Hole Members
It was great to welcome Square Hole Club members from Dementia Support South Lincs to Wood Grange for lunch and activities. Members together created the most wonderful piece of Valentines themed art.
The group will be meeting every 3rd Thursday of the month, all thanks to MindSpace Stamford.
We enjoyed meeting people from Bourne and look forward to introducing the members to our residents next month.
Chinese New Year Celebrations
Staff and residents at Wood Grange were Inspired by Chinese culture and traditions, lucky red envelopes were exchanged and the home was decorated with hanging red lanterns and balloons. Residents learnt all about the traditions and superstitions of Chinese New Year and enjoyed an oriental meal.
Home hosts local Dementia Group
Wood Grange care home, in Bourne have grouped together with Dementia Support South Lincs and Mind Space from Stamford to become hosts to their Square Hole Club, led by Dementia Support South Lincs. The home have offered their space to the local group who meet every third Thursday of the month.
During the group session, guests enjoyed lunch and the feedback from a relative was, “The lunch was perfect”. Guests took the opportunity to meet others before enjoying an activity led by staff from Dementia South Lincs. and Wood Grange.
Master Florist tutorial
Across our homes we had a fantastic time joining, Kathryn Delve, Master Florist, for a Valentine’s-inspired live virtual flower arranging demonstration. Kathryn shared brilliant and creative ways to decorate our tables with beautiful flowers that are sure to make your heart swoon!
Those participating in this virtual event put their skills to the test and followed along with some amazing creations of their own. Residents truly enjoyed the experience.
Upcoming events
Newsletter - Easter Edition
We are delighted to share our latest newsletter - Easter edition.
Memory Cafe
Join us at our 'Memory Cafe' and meet our highly trained dementia staff who will be on hand to answer any questions you may have or just to have a chat.
Looking for a place to host a meeting?
Looking for a place or venue to hold a meeting? For more information on what we have to offer please get in touch.
Volunteers - Could you make a difference?
If you would like to become a volunteer or more information on volunteering, we'd love to hear from you.
Emergency Services - Take a break on us!
Come and take a break on us! Calling all emergency services personnel, district nurses, enjoy a warming drink and slice of cake on your break.
Dementia Support Group
Helping loved ones to connect - 3rd Thursday of the month from 1.15 pm. All welcome.
Gentlemen's Club
Come along and make new friends over a game of dominoes, games and enjoy a drink or two.
Knit and Natter
Are you a knitter? We extend a warm invitation for you to join us at our weekly knit & natter group - Every Thursday from 2.00 pm.
