Derbyshire Care Home ‘Rolls’ Into Summer with Cheese Rolling, A Pop-Up Clothes Shop and Monopoly-Themed Dinner
A Derbyshire care home has launched its summer activity programme in a wonderfully quirky fashion, with residents rolling Babybel cheeses down a homemade hill, browsing their very own in-house clothing shop and tucking into a Monopoly-themed dinner.
Coxbench Hall Residential Care Home, a family-run home now in its 42nd year, has kicked off its summer calendar with a string of joyful, resident-led activities designed to bring laughter into everyday life.
The first event saw residents take part in the home’s own version of cheese rolling, swapping Gloucestershire’s famous hill for a Coxbench Hall course and full-sized wheels of cheese for mini Babybels.
The home also hosted a special pop-up clothing shop, giving residents the chance to browse, choose and buy items for themselves without needing to leave the building. Purchases were made through residents’ personal pocket money accounts, supporting independence and helping residents enjoy the simple pleasure of a shopping trip.
A Monopoly-themed dinner recently took place, where the classic board game was brought to the table for a playful and interactive mealtime experience.
Residents also enjoyed a trip on an accessible canal boat, which gave them the opportunity to spend a couple of hours on the water, enjoying a change of scenery and the fresh summer air.
Alongside the more quirky activities, Coxbench Hall’s summer programme has also included a strong focus on wellbeing and community. Residents marked D-Day with an afternoon of poetry reading and a sing-along.
The home also marked Mental Health Awareness Week with a ‘Wear It Green Day’, encouraging conversations around mental wellbeing among residents and staff. The team took part in Time for a Cuppa week, hosting a community coffee morning to raise funds and awareness for Dementia UK.
Coxbench Hall’s popular intergenerational programme also continued with a baby and toddler morning, giving residents the opportunity to spend time with local young families.
Claire Richardson, Director at Coxbench Hall, said: “Life in a care home should be full of personality, laughter and moments that feel meaningful. Whether it’s rolling Babybels down a hill, enjoying a themed dinner, choosing a new outfit or spending time with little ones from the local community, our activities are all about helping residents stay connected and happy. We’re very proud of the atmosphere at Coxbench Hall. It’s a place where people are cared for, but also where they can continue to enjoy life.”
