Activities at Flowerdown Care Home

Flowerdown celebrated Cinco de Mayo (Mexican Day) with lots of fun and flavour! Our residents enjoyed tasting a variety of Mexican foods and sauces, exploring new flavours and favourites. 
There were also some fun games along the way, bringing plenty of laughter and smiles to the day. It was a fantastic celebration enjoyed by everyone! 

Residents enjoyed making their own fascinators, and our lovely Activity lady Vicki even went out of her way to make top hats for the gentlemen, which they absolutely loved. 
The ladies even dressed up for the event, and the staff also got involved, making it a truly fun and lively celebration for everyone. 
We also held our very own sweepstake, followed by refreshments, with residents winning prizes and trophies adding to the excitement of the day. 
To finish off the celebrations, everyone enjoyed watching the Grand National together on TV. 
It was a fantastic day filled with fun, laughter, and friendly competition! 

At Flowerdown, we always find ways to make our residents smile. From lovely visits from our local Winchester College students, to enjoying the sunshine, gardening sessions even when the weather isn’t great, and fun arts and crafts activities ,there is always something happening to keep everyone engaged and happy. 
It’s these special moments and connections that make our home such a warm and joyful place. 

Residents recently enjoyed celebrating Chinese New Year in style! 
We treated everyone to some delicious Chinese food, including spring rolls, dumplings and a special chow mein lunch. The dining room was filled with wonderful aromas and happy smiles!
In the afternoon, residents got creative making their very own Chinese lanterns, adding lots of colour and sparkle to our home.  It was a fantastic celebration full of culture, creativity and great company.
We love marking special occasions together here at Flowerdown! 

We celebrated National Activity Week at Flowerdown and took the opportunity to recognise and celebrate our wonderful Activities Coordenator, Jewels! Her dedication, creativity, and passion bring so much joy, fun, and meaningful activities to our residents every day.

We always enjoy getting involved with our local community, especially visiting the lovely new community café, Renew Café. Our residents had a wonderful time playing games, taking part in arts and crafts, and of course enjoying some delicious coffee and cakes together. 
It’s always so lovely to connect with others in the community and spend time socialising in such a welcoming environment. 

Residents recently enjoyed baking some delicious cinnamon banana bread muffins to have with their afternoon tea and biscuits. We had so much fun mashing bananas, mixing ingredients, and even helping each other along the way. 
It was a lovely, social activity and the muffins turned out really good and tasted even better! 

The team at Flowerdown Care Home is so excited to be celebrating their CQC Good rating.
This achievement reflects the dedication, compassion, and hard work of the incredible team and the trust and support of the wonderful residents, families, and community.
They came together to celebrate the journey, the teamwork, and the heart that makes Flowerdown such a special place. 
Here’s to continued growth, joy, and exceptional care.

Because it’s Shrove Tuesday, it was time to celebrate Pancake Day here at Flowerdown! 
Our residents had a fantastic time making pancakes from scratch, from mixing the batter to cooking them and of course enjoying a well-deserved taste of their delicious creations.

It was a fun-filled day with plenty of smiles and sweet treats all around.

Our residents enjoyed a wonderful outing to the Milestones Museum, where they spent time exploring and looking at all the fascinating things on display. It brought back lots of memories and sparked great conversations. 
The trip was made even more special with a nice cup of tea, and everyone shared how lovely the day was. 
A fantastic outing filled with smiles, reminiscing, and great company!

We would like to say a big thank you to Carol Webb and her wonderful therapy dog for their lovely visits to Flowerdown.
Their time, care, and kindness bring so much joy and comfort to our residents, and it is always truly appreciated by everyone here.
Thank you both for making such a positive difference, we always look forward to your visits!

Our residents thoroughly enjoyed a wonderful visit from the children of Finkley Nursery. It was such a special time together we read books to the children, shared smiles, and truly admired the energy and joy of the younger generation.

Moments like these bring so much happiness and connection to everyone involved. 

Residents had great fun enjoying another sports exercise session with Rise. Laura, the lovely trainer, led the session and everyone got involved even trying out a bit of boxing, which brought lots of energy, laughter, and smiles!

It was a fantastic way to stay active and engaged together.

Flowerdown was filled with festive fun as residents and staff got into the Christmas spirit for Elf Day! From elf outfits and smiles to laughter and cheer, it was wonderful to see everyone enjoyng the magic of the season together.