Activities at Southerndown Care Home
Our specialist activities staff are committed to organising a mix of activities and events for residents and the local community to get involved in, including trips out to local places of interest in our minibus and visits from entertainers and musicians. It is important to us that each individual who we support can get as much from these as possible, so we try our best to arrange activities that reflect their interests and capabilities as best as possible, and encourage them to participate in any way they can. We also encourage relatives to join with activities and events as often as they can.
Cathy Wheeler
I have been with the team at Southerndown since 2023
People ask me what I enjoy about my job and the answer is easy... 'the people'. Its the small things that make the difference every day, seeing people smile and seeing someone respond positively to interaction. We offer a great life enrichment programme at Southerndown and every day is different but enjoyable.
In my spare time I like to spend time in the garden, I enjoy sewing but mostly love spending time with my grandchildren
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 Southerndown Care Home
A Visit to Warwickshire Christmas Tree Farm
We had our first festive mini bus trip this week to pick up a Christmas tree for our courtyard kindly discounted to us by Warwickshire Christmas Tree Farm. Thanks guys !!!
We enjoyed spending time at the farm, and I don’t think we have ever see so many Christmas trees.
We are currently decorating our courtyard for Christmas and we can’t wait to show you all the finished result!
To find out more about life at our home please call: 01608644129
Visit from the Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum
Today we had a visit from Kim of the Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum.
Kim was holding a talk about Oxfordshires military heritage in 50 objects .
We thoroughly enjoyed the talk and found it very interesting and insightful especially with all of the local connections.
Coffee and Cake
Coffee and cake
We had a country side drive and then decided to go for coffee at The Old Shed .
We had a lovely morning with lots of lovely cake.
Halloween Fancy Dress Dog show
We held a spooktactular fancy dress dog show!
Family and staff were encouraged to bring in their fabulous pooches in Halloween fancy dress for the residents to judge who was the best dressed.
We could not decide as they all looked amazing – so everyone won a prize.
The dogs were a big hit at our home and we cant wait to see them again.
Adderbury Ukes
Southerndown residents staff and visitors had a delightful half term visit from the Adderbury Ukes.
These talented musicians arrived with their ukuleles and songbook, showcasing the small but might ukulele.
We had such a wonderful afternoon and we are already looking forward to their next visit
10k Charity walk
Southerndown staff Graeme, Martin, Jeswin, Sasha, Julie, Merisha and Stacey have completed their 10k Charity walk in aid of Chippy Larder.
The event showcased the homes dedication to making a positive impact beyond its premises. The staff strolled through the scenic streets of Chipping Norton, while raising funds for such an amazing cause.
On return to the home staff were welcomed back and congratulated by our amazing residents.
Congratulations team Southerndown.
