Activities at Seaview House Care Home
Our Activities Coordinators are constantly striving to mentally and physically stimulate those we support by organising group and individual activities for anyone and everyone to participate in. There are exercise classes and a walking group, regular outings in the minibus to nearby places of interest including local concerts, as well as weekly visits from a PAT dog, and regular visits from musicians and entertainers, as well as church services which are held twice a month. We also host a weekly social event in which we encourage residents from the whole home to socialise together.
Activities are one of the most important aspects of a care home, so it is essential that our team are dedicated to ensuring that residents are entertained, and that life at Seaview is fun and active.
Mandy Wilson
Mandy has worked for Barchester since 1998. At first as a carer and then in 2004 as the activities coordinator for Seaview. She is passionate about helping people who live at Seaview get the very best out of their day and actively promotes the resident’s monthly committee.
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 Seaview House Care Home
Big Quiz of the Year
All over the country our care homes and hospitals linked up for Barchester’s Big Quiz of the year!
Residents tested their knowledge with a variety of questions, from historical humdingers and musical musings to pictorial puzzlers and connective conundrums.
Everyone who participated had a fantastic time and enjoyed some friendly competition.
Wreath Making Masterclass
Local Florist Francis Yellop and 2 off her staff were delighted to attend Seaview for their yearly Christmas Wreath masterclass. Everyone got involved in the making of the wreaths and residents delighted with the end result having never made one before. The gents were also keen to join in with this activity. The wreaths now having pride of place in their rooms.
Christmas Tree switch on
Local Musician Brandon McPhee was delighted being asked to officially turn on Seaview’s Christmas tree lights. The local musician said he had never been asked to do it before and said it was an honour and was then delighted to perform some of his songs and play his accordion. Residents and families enjoyed dancing to the tunes.
Intergenerational visit
Local PEEP baby Group made a return visit to Seaview with Babies aged birth to 12 months. The interactions between the babies and residents were beautiful to see and the residents said you can’t beat a cuddle and a smile from a baby. The group were read stories by leader Louise and then the residents joined in with the songs saying they remembered singing them to their own families.
Meet the Reindeers
Across our homes we got into the Christmas spirit of things by joining a festive live virtual experience, led by Des and Kelly from Performing Pets.
Our residents were thrilled to meet the charming furry friends and get up close and personal with the reindeers.
We certainly learnt some interesting facts about the animals and had a fantastic time.
Charity Cheque
Local charity Cycling Without Age wick benefited from Barchester Staff Lottery Fund after Seaview had to choose the recipient for this month’s donation. Manager Gayle Magennis handed a cheque over for the value of £744.00 to George Ewing & Jane Cormack from Cycling Without Age. The money will go towards the purchase of a new Trishaw bike which the Seaview Residents often use.
Upcoming events
May
Hello May! We have lots planned throughout the month and hope to see you - all welcome.
