Activities at Flowerdown Care Home
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!
Kate Harfield
Hello My Name is Kate Harfield I have been at Flowerdown care Home for about a year now as the activity coordinator I really enjoy my role meeting the residents and families on a daily basis.
I have worked in all aspects of care from being a carer who supports people in their own homes to working with people who have learning disabilities.
I do have a busy family life with my husband, daughter and our dog Patch- we also have PAT dogs that come into our home which both I and the residents really enjoy.
I also enjoy taking people outside in our lovely garden as I feel that being in nature really helps to improved wellbeing as I also enjoy walking my dog every morning.
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 Flowerdown Care Home
A visit from Students of Winchester College
We have regular visits from a group of Winchester College students who like to take part in games with us especially skittles which all the residents enjoy which provides us with lots of laughter and competiveness.
Happy Halloween from Flowerdown
Yesterday at Flowerdown Care Home, our residents enjoyed pumpkin carving with Kate and Hannah. Creative juices were flowing, thinking of scary designs that get to be cut out in these hollowed pumpkins. The residents also suggested displaying their creations in our visiting suite, a display for everyone to admire!
Later in the evening, pumpkin soup was served - in theme with our morning activity.
Barchester Care Awards Nominees
Flowerdown Care Home celebrates these lovely individuals nominated for the BHC Care Awards. We had 9 nominees whose hard work and dedication have not been left unnoticed by the residents, their colleagues, the families and other healthcare professionals.
Resident Ambassador of the Year: Mrs Sue Goodhew
Chef of the Year: Mr Clifford McCrea
Garden of the Year: Mr Ian Gregory
Care Practitioner of the Year: Krunal Patel
Carer of the Year: Mrs Ivel Alexander, Mrs Monika Karki, Mr Shomas Rai, Mrs Renuka Thapa, Mr Surya Thapa
Birthdays Made Special
We celebrated one of our residents' birthday with a bang! You're only 90 once, and enjoying this special milestone with family and friends is a must!
Our resident's family from New Zealand also came to party. Home-made cake, decor, laughter and singing - an atmosphere of positive vibes all around.
We wish you the best! Now, blow the candle, cut the cake and make a wish!
Diwali Celebrations
Flowerdown Care Home's residents and their families enjoyed an afternoon of cultural diversity as the home celebrated Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights.
Our residents and their loved ones, together with our special visitors, had been entertained with traditional songs, dances and food.
Raffle tickets were drawn and the lucky winners definitely did have bang for their buck! All proceeds will go to the Winchester Hospice as chosen by our residents.
Pizza Party
Tonight, one of our residents who's been up late talked about food and how she enjoys it with the company of friends. To make her night special, the staff celebrated an impromptu pizza party which our resident loved! Tiny acts of kindness go an extra mile.
