Activities at Cossins House Care Home
Activities are the cornerstone of a wholesome home experience, and our Activities Coordinators are always putting their creative minds to the test by organising new and exciting social events for residents to partake in. Of course, we take into account the likes and dislikes of those we support, so if someone doesn’t feel like trying something new, there will always be something on offer to reflect their personal interests. For the people who may just prefer some peace and quiet instead, we also offer one-to-one time that can be enjoyed with a nice cup of coffee or just a simple chat – whatever they desire.
Lisa Unsworth
I have been working in care since the age of 16, when leaving school. Over the years, I have been a senior care assistant, administrator, home trainer and activities coordinator. I really enjoy working with the elderly residents.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
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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 Cossins House Care Home
Polesden Lacey
Trips out in the community mean so much to us. We love to get out and explore all the lovely places surrounding us. Polesden Lacey is one of our favourites. We love to walk around the ground look at the gardens and the house and stop for a coffee, cake and a knatter. Fresh air is good for us and makes us happy.
Lunch and Pimm’s in the garden
Whilst the weather is glorious sunshine we like to sit and have our meals in the garden. The Pimm’s tops our lunch off nicely with its delicious sweetness. Our residents like to socialise and engage with each other over meal time. The vitamin D is always an added bonus to lift all our spirits and enjoy one and other. We look forward to many more activities in our wonderful grounds over the next few months.
Theatre time
Residents had a lovely afternoon out at Leatherhead Theatre to watch Boxhill School Students perform Legally Blonde. Our residents love watching students perform and also going to the theatre so we did both. A fun enjoyable afternoon of music and happiness followed by a delicious Kentucky Fried Chicken Lunch.
Summer is on its way
Residents at Cossins House spent some much needed time in the sun sitting by the pond listening to the water getting some vitamin D. Our residents admired our new recycled planters which our fabulous gardener helped us to achieve. Adding some colour and life in our garden makes us feel happy and gives us a beautiful surrounding to enjoy.
Bowling at Tolworth
Ken hits that strike. Our lovely residents enjoyed a fantastic afternoon at Tolworth Bowls for a competitive game. Some of our residents said they had never been bowling and are now unable to try, not at Cossins House, we like to make wishes come true. Activity coordinator booked an afternoon session at our local bowling alley and took our residents along to enjoy a fun and enjoyable afternoon. Our residents had so much fun they are looking forward to the next match.
Gardening
Residents at Cossins House meet each month to touch base on all areas within our home. Residents requested for raised flower beds to be put in around our garden for them to be able to pot some plants and take care of them. Our wonderful gardener jumped into to action and got out his tools to make their wishes come true. Residents were delighted to get their hands dirty and plant some beautiful flowers in these raised flower beds and are looking forward to taking care of them each day. A bright colourful garden makes up happy.
