Activities at Dudwell St Mary Care Home
Our activity coordinator provides our home with a fun-packed weekly programme to engage all residents. Past activities include bread making, pottery, knitting, and card making. Not only do we run regular exercise programmes for the residents but we also have our regular entertainers come in to entertain our residents and their families. The activity coordinator visits residents on a one-to-one basis, for a chat, manicure and hand massage. The activity co-ordinator said "Residents love the one-to-ones and especially enjoy the manicure and hand massage, as not only is it stimulating but it boosts their confidence and pride in their appearance.''
Linda Lawes
My Name is Linda and I am one of the Activities Co-ordinators at Dudwell St. Mary care home.
I joined Dudwell St Mary in April 2008 as a Housekeeping Assistant and later became the Head of Housekeeping. In 2018 I then became an activities co-ordinator where I brought lots of new exciting ideas to the role.
I am passionate about my role within the home and aim to bring a smile to all our residents’ faces through different types of activities. My personality is bright and bubbly so aim to share this each day at work.
As I gather the residents likes and dislikes if you would like to come and chat with me about your family member please contact the home to arrange.
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 Dudwell St Mary Care Home
Flower Power
Dudwell St Mary celebrated International Flower Day. Residents and staff all got involved by getting the residents to take part in flower arranging. They then displayed their creations around the home.
Staff Receive Vaccination
Staff were delighted to be invited to have the vaccination at Conquest Hospital, which has lifted everyone’s spirits after what has been a very challenging year for everyone.
We’ve had a year like no other and the vaccine feels like the light at the end of the tunnel. Our teams have been magnificent in how they have risen to every challenge during this pandemic and we are proud to play our part in this next phase to ensure the most vulnerable are protected.
107th Birthday Celebrations
Dudwell St Mary celebrated resident,Sheila's, 107th birthday. Residents and staff all got involved in wishing her a very happy birthday.
Sheila enjoyed her cards, presents and messages from family and friends, and we all raised a glass in her honour.
100th Birthday Celebrations
Celebrations have been in full swing at Dudwell St. Mary, as one of its residents reaches his centenary in style.
Charles ‘Alec’ Rich was joined by staff and other residents as he received a telegram from the Queen in recognition of his landmark birthday. A champagne reception was held at the home and guests enjoyed a special birthday cake made by the home’s Head Chef, Tina Diss.
Alec joined the Royal Marines at a young age and was a submariner before coming to Dudwell St. Mary, where he is enjoying a new chapter of his life.
Planting Pansies
Residents, Janet, Margaret and Jean helped to plant our pots and hanging baskets. These will brighten up the balconies for the winter.
Armistice Day
Dudwell St Marys Care Home decided to honour the anniversary of Armistice Day. Residents and staff all got involved in remembering the fallen soldiers by making poppies and joining in with the 2 minute silence.
A resident at the home said: ''I served in the armed forces and it is important we never forget those who laid down their lives for this country.''
