• Seafield House, Darmonds Green, West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 5DT

Abbeyfield
Hoylake & West Kirby

Yeehaw! What a Final Boogie Baby Session!

What a way to end the term! Our final Boogie Baby intergenerational music session with the wonderful Jenna from Boogie Woogie Music, Movement & Memories was one for the memory books. We had a very special little cowboy to thank for making it extra magical.

We celebrated the first birthday of the adorable Bradley with a brilliant cowboy-themed session, complete with a surprise appearance from our very own Lear House Bear. The smiles, laughter, and pure joy that filled the room were simply wonderful.

Two elderly women in hats sit in armchairs, while a woman in a pink hat holds a baby on a play mat scattered with toys, beside another baby. The setting looks like a communal room.
Two elderly women sit indoors in red chairs, both wearing pink hats. The woman on the left wears a striped jumper and light trousers; the one on the right has a brown cardigan, floral blouse, and yellow blanket on her lap.
A group of older adults and children, some sporting pink cowboy hats, sit and kneel in a lounge, smiling and engaging with each other.

What Made This Term’s Boogie Baby Sessions So Special

Led with such warmth and skill by Jenna from Boogie Woogie Music, Movement & Memories, this term’s Boogie Baby sessions have been nothing short of wonderful. Week after week, babies and their grown-ups joined our residents for music, movement, laughter, and the kind of genuine intergenerational connection that is truly rare and truly beautiful.

What every session brought to Lear House:

  • 🎵 Live music and singing – joyful, inclusive, and loved by babies and residents alike
  • 👶 Sensory play and movement – perfectly designed for babies from 8 weeks to first steps
  • 💛 Intergenerational bonds – the connections formed between our youngest and oldest community members have been genuinely moving
  • 😊 Smiles all round – from the tiniest babies to our most seasoned residents, the joy has been universal
  • 🐻 Unforgettable moments – none more so than Bradley’s cowboy birthday celebration to close the term!
Three adults, including one in a bear costume, stand indoors. A woman is holding a smiling baby. All appear to be at an informal gathering with natural light streaming through windows in the background.
An elderly woman in a pink cowboy hat sits in an armchair, smiling whilst holding an inflatable toy horse. A yellow blanket rests on her lap.

The Magic of Intergenerational Activities in Residential Care

Boogie Baby is a perfect example of why intergenerational programmes in care homes are so enormously valuable, for residents, for babies, and for the wider community.

For our residents, welcoming babies and young families into Lear House each week brings energy, joy, and a sense of connection to the wider world around them. For the babies and their grown-ups, sharing time with older generations offers warmth, wisdom, and experiences they simply couldn’t find anywhere else.

A group of elderly women in pink hats sit in armchairs, whilst a woman, a toddler, and someone dressed as a bear play with toys on the floor. Another woman sits close by, waving and smiling.
Four women, some in hats, are indoors holding up a large white sheet. Colourful paper art decorates the wall behind them, and natural light streams in through a window.

Thank You, Jenna, and Thank You to Every Family Who Joined Us

A huge, heartfelt thank you to the brilliant Jenna for leading every session with such skill, warmth, and infectious enthusiasm. Jenna has a truly special gift for creating a space where every age feels welcome, engaged, and joyful. We are so grateful for everything she brings to Lear House.

And thank you to every baby, grown-up, and family who joined us this term. You’ve made Lear House feel even more like the vibrant, connected community it truly is.

Elderly women, babies, and carers take part in a group activity with toy horses, soft toys, and colourful mats in a room furnished with armchairs.
Adults and children sit and play together in a colourful room filled with toys. Some adults wear pink cowboy hats, and one is in fancy dress. A woman leads a group activity as others watch and join in.

See You in September!

The good news? This isn’t goodbye, it’s just see you later! We are very much looking forward to launching a brand-new block of Boogie Baby sessions in September, and we cannot wait to welcome familiar faces and new ones alike.

Details will be following very soon, so keep an eye on our Facebook page and website so you don’t miss out. Spaces are always limited, and they go fast!

📍 Lear House, Abbeyfield Residential Care Home, West Kirby, Wirral 📞 0151 625 1092

Two older women in pink cowboy hats sit on red chairs. One has a walking frame; the other smiles and holds a ribbon. They seem to be at an indoor event with large windows visible behind them.
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