Activities at The Cedars 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.
Angela Cawsey
My name is Angela Cawsey and I am 60 years young. I have lived locally to Cedars since 2011, firstly in Downton and more recently in Alderbury. In the past I have worked with mature people in their homes, and adults with learning difficulties in a number of settings. During lockdown I ran daily zoom sessions for wellbeing, including bingo and quizzes.
I enjoy spending time with people and helping them smile, whether on a one-to-one basis or in groups. When my children were young I volunteered as a helper at Boys Brigade and St John’s Ambulance which was very rewarding.
Other jobs I have enjoyed include, selling computers, an IT and Management Trainer, HR and Business Manager and my personal favourite, being Grandma to 8 grandchildren. I love music, craft, the outdoors and animals.
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 The Cedars Care Home
Pumpkin flowers!
Flower arranging is a very popular activity at The Cedars and it was extra special this week with a Halloween twist, we used the pumpkins as the bases for the arrangements which made them look suitably ‘spooky’!
Conversation, games and quizzes
Every day we have daily discussion groups and games often follow, residents choose their favourites and its great there is always a member of staff to join in if needed.
Enjoying German Oktoberfest
Residents took a journey to the traditional German Oktoberfest this week with decorations in the lounge and a wonderful popup display for residents to really put themselves in the mood! The menu for the day included German Beers and delicious Wurlst, pretzels & roast pork. Our activity team went the extra mile with costumes to match although there were no gentlemen in lederhosen – maybe next year?
Gardening Club
Our regular resident gardening club was back in action this week, in the warm and dry we enjoyed planting bulbs with the help of Ashley from our maintenance team for the lifting and carrying! We will be looking forward to spring for their blast of colour
The Cedars goes to Italy!
Residents enjoyed took a day trip to Italy and indulged in all things Italian with discussions about their holidays in the country, quizzes and an Italian lunch menu. In the afternoon there was much fun as residents made their pizzas for supper. We will be having another day trip next month with residents choosing the destination – I wonder where we will be?
Our stunning wheat sheaf loaf!
It’s a tradition of harvest time to make salt dough bread decorations in designs to celebrate the crops coming in from the fields, residents helped our chef to prepare a stunning wheat sheaf loaf. Made in the shape of a tied bunch of grain stalks after they have been harvested it was a common sight at this time of year during the centuries when harvests were done by hand with scythes.
Residents talked about their memories of making bread, the delicious smell and taste of a warm loaf fresh from the oven, in some cases a staple of their daily diet. Recalling the celebrations of harvest in years gone by they recalled their school days when only seasonal food was available, very different to the wide range of fresh foods flown in from all over the world today.
