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.
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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 The Cedars Care Home
Showing Our Appreciation
The relatives of a resident at The Cedars created a thank you banner as a token of appreciation for all the carers, nurses and support staff at the home. Relatives also clapped for the staff as they swapped shifts each Thursday evening.
National Loneliness Week
Residents at the Cedars care home recently enjoyed giving back to the local community for National Loneliness week.
Residents at the home particularly liked helping people whom were isolated in their homes through this difficult time, engaging with the community allows them to carry on as normal and keeps spirits high.
We delivered afternoon tea to our surrounding areas which included Nomansland, Hampworth, Bramshaw and Braishfield.
We would like to say a special Thank you to Donna Milne and Hazel Price who run the social contact groups in their areas for their help in making the afternoon happen.
National Beer Day
We celebrated National Beer Day at the Cedars with a barbecue in our beautiful gardens with music and an array of ales (and wine for our lovely ladies). Everyone had a great time!
Carers Week at Cedars Salisbury
To celebrate Carers Week at the Cedars in Salisbury, staff were treated to strawberries dipped in a rich chocolate sauce and a selection of drinks in our beautiful gardens.
Residents also gave thanks by sending our carers cards to say 'Thank You' for all their hard work.
Pamper Treats
We would like to say a massive thank you to Debbie Hayward and her local community for donating a range of skin care products from Neal’s Yard Remedies.
Debbie held a raffle with her local community, which enabled her to purchase the products. All our staff at the Cedars are really looking forward to a pamper session.
Volunteer Week
To celebrate Volunteer Week 2020, our residents at the Cedars wanted to say a big thank you to the children of Nomanlands Pre-School, who have taken the time to send letters, paintings and drawings which, have really brightened our residents' days and brought much enjoyment through this difficult period of time.
