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Activities at Flowerdown Care Home

Our teams are trained to enrich the lives of residents through stimulating the mind, body and soul, and taking the time to learn about each person to ensure everyone receives support that adds enrichment to their life.

Our home is always full of life, and we can thank our wonderful Activities Coordinators for this. Dedication to creating a unique and interesting activities programme is what sets us apart from other homes. We always take into consideration that some people would prefer to pursue their own interests, which is why our team strive to incorporative activities that cater to a wide range of tastes and hobbies. Our trips out are always fun and exciting as well, and residents are guaranteed to return with stories to tell their loved ones!

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Jewerly Rattanarat

Jewerly Rattanarat

Activities Coordinator

Hi Everyone, I’ve been working as an activity coordinator in care homes across the New forest and Four Marks and started my career as a carer. I am passionate about creating engaging, meaningful activities because I believe they bring purpose, joy and a sense of belonging to people’s lives. Working with Barchester has given me the opportunity to expand my experiences , learn new approaches and develop ideas that make a real differences to residents.

I’m currently studying law part-time to grow my skills. I have travelled and lived in various places, like South Africa and Thailand, which has shaped my love for connecting with people from all backgrounds. Outside of work, you’ll find me reading, travelling or seeking out any adventure-especially if it involves water or something thrilling!

Celebrating life at Flowerdown Care Home

Celebrating Winchester mobility community party

Celebrating Winchester mobility community party

We were so happy to join Winchester Mobility to celebrate their wonderful 2-year anniversary! Our residents had a fantastic time enjoying the celebrations and were so lucky to be greeted by the Mayor of Winchester. 

It was a lovely celebration, and we’re delighted to have been part of such a special occasion. Congratulations to Winchester Mobility on two fantastic years!    

Owl Awareness Day

Owl Awareness Day

To celebrate Owl Awareness Day, we welcomed Two Bird Experience for a fantastic bird show. Our residents enjoyed seeing a variety of beautiful birds up close and learning lots of fascinating facts about wildlife and nature. It was an amazing and educational experience that everyone thoroughly enjoyed.

Exotic Animal Therapy with ZooLab

Exotic Animal Therapy with ZooLab

Our residents had a fantastic time welcoming ZooLab for an exciting Exotic Animal Therapy session. Everyone enjoyed learning about a variety of fascinating animals, including snakes, lizards, frogs, spiders, and giant snails. Residents even had the opportunity to touch and hold some of the animals, making it a fun, interactive, and educational experience enjoyed by all.

Ascot Day

Ascot Day

Our residents enjoyed a wonderful Ascot Day celebration here at Flowerdown. Dressed in their finest outfits and fascinators, everyone got into the spirit of the occasion and enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon together.

We even hosted our very own horse racing event, complete with prizes for the winners! There was plenty of excitement, laughter, and friendly competition as everyone cheered on their chosen horses.

It was a fantastic day enjoyed by all and a great way to bring the excitement of Ascot to Flowerdown.         

Flowerdown celebrated Cinco de Mayo (Mexican Day)

Flowerdown celebrated Cinco de Mayo (Mexican Day)

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! 

Italian and prosecco day

Italian and prosecco day

Our residents had a fantastic time celebrating Italian & Prosecco Day! We enjoyed a fun Prosecco tasting and got creative in the kitchen by making our very own pizzas with all our favourite toppings.

It was a lovely day filled with delicious food, good company, and plenty of fun. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed getting involved and having a taste of Italy right here at Flowerdown!  

A Wonderful Boat Trip

A Wonderful Boat Trip

Our residents had a fantastic time on a boat trip with Solent Dolphins, who kindly provided us with this wonderful experience. We explored the beautiful waters around Southampton and enjoyed learning more about the area, including views towards the Isle of Wight. It was a lovely day out, and we’re so grateful to Solent Dolphins for making it such a memorable experience for our residents.

Summer Fete

Summer Fete

Our residents, families, friends, and the local community had a wonderful time at our Flowerdown Summer Fête! The garden was filled with laughter, live music, delicious food and drinks, fun games, and a variety of fantastic stalls. It was a brilliant day bringing everyone together, and we’d like to thank everyone who came along and helped make it such a memorable event.

Cheese and wine tasting

Cheese and wine tasting

Our residents enjoyed celebrating National Cheese Day with a wonderful cheese and wine tasting event.    

Everyone had a fantastic time sampling a variety of cheeses paired with different wines, sharing their favourites, and enjoying a relaxed afternoon together. It was a lovely social occasion filled with great conversation, laughter, and plenty of delicious treats.

Great morning in Town at the Renew Cafe

Great morning in Town at the Renew Cafe

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. 

Alpaca visit

Alpaca visit

We had a wonderful time  meeting some very special visitors! Our residents had the opportunity to experience the alpacas up close, spend time with them, and enjoy such a memorable and fun-filled visit.

A huge thank you to Alpaca Adventure by Wendy Williams for kindly bringing these lovely alpacas to Flowerdown. Our residents absolutely loved the experience, and it brought so many smiles!      

Indian Independence Day

Indian Independence Day

We had a wonderful time celebrating Indian Independence Day at Flowerdown! Our residents, families, and staff came together for a fantastic celebration. Our staff put on some wonderful traditional dances while everyone enjoyed the music and atmosphere. Residents also had the chance to try some delicious, authentic Indian food. It was lovely to see everyone getting involved and enjoying the celebration together.

World Cup at Flowerdown

World Cup at Flowerdown

The World Cup brought plenty of excitement to Flowerdown! Our residents had a fantastic time waving their pom-poms, passing footballs to one another, and getting into the football spirit while watching the matches together. It was wonderful to see everyone cheering, sharing their score predictions, and enjoying the excitement as a home. It was a brilliant way to bring everyone together and create more happy memories.

Cinema trips

Cinema trips

Our residents always look forward to their monthly visits to the cinema in Winchester. These outings are a wonderful opportunity to get out and about, enjoy the latest films, and spend quality time together.

Of course, no trip to the cinema would be complete without some popcorn and a hot drink. Residents love relaxing, watching a variety of movies, and sharing their thoughts afterwards.

These regular outings are always thoroughly enjoyed and are a fantastic way to create happy memories together.    

Visit to Milestones Museum

Visit to Milestones Museum

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!

Celebrating Winchester mobility community party

Celebrating Winchester mobility community party

We were so happy to join Winchester Mobility to celebrate their wonderful 2-year anniversary! Our residents had a fantastic time enjoying the celebrations and were so lucky to be greeted by the Mayor of Winchester. 

It was a lovely celebration, and we’re delighted to have been part of such a special occasion. Congratulations to Winchester Mobility on two fantastic years!    

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

English National Ballet
Together With Music
Blenheim Palace
Oomph!
NAPA
Bloomin Haus
Vegetarian For Life
Sea Life Trust - Beluga Whale Sanctuary
Historic Environment Scotland
Five Sisters Zoo
Damian Bailey Photography

Life enrichment

With us, it's all about making every day meaningful for our residents. We do this through our Life Enrichment programme, designed to suit the needs of each person in our care, and support individuals in retaining their joy, purpose and life skills for as long as possible. We offer a range of daily activities for individuals to get involved in, whether that's socially as part of a group, solo or with a team member, ensuring everyone receives the support that adds enrichment to their life.

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