Activities at Kings Park Care Home
Activities are an integral part of life at our care home. We want to ensure that the people we support have as much fun as possible during their time with us, so it’s important that our activities programme is created with the interests of residents in mind. Our skilled Activities Coordinators bring a certain uniqueness to the home that can’t be found anywhere else, and which is reflected in the activities they organise.
Angela Cawsey
Hello, I am Angela the Activities Lead.
I am delighted to be part of the team at Kings Park after a transferring from a sister home in Salisbury, following my relocation to this area.
With experience in this role, my passion is bringing joy to our residents, whether on a one-to-one basis or in groups. I love getting to know each resident and incorporating their interests into engaging, meaningful activities and events that nurture the mind, body and spirit to enhance their well-being and life enrichment at our home. Making people smile is what I do best!
During lockdown, I ran daily Zoom sessions for well-being, including bingo and quizzes. When my children were young I volunteered as a helper at Boys Brigade and St John's Ambulance which was very rewarding. I love being a Grandma, music, crafts, the outdoors and animals - I have just started a new hobby of wild swimming with friends.
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 Kings Park Care Home
Festive Scrabble
We recently welcomed back Steve, with his GIANT Scrabble board, much to the delight of our residents...
Splitting into two teams, there were some very tense moments as words were played on the board.
Thank you Steve, for another great session and we hope to welcome you back to Kings Park very soon!
Dining Room Dinner Dance
It's all fun & games here at Kings Park...
Caught in the act, one of our lovely residents, Eric, just couldn't sit still after hearing a favourite tune recently, as he and Senior Carer, Sam, took to their make shift dance floor just before supper one evening, much to everyone's amusement!
It's moments like these that make us all smile and bring so much joy to our home.
Well done Eric & Sam for channelling your inner John Travolta!
Just look at that smile !
The Chitter Chatter Club Launch Party!
Recently at Kings Park, we welcomed members of our local community, healthcare professionals, journalists and community group members to get together with some of our residents, for a very special launch event...
Anne Anderson, who recently linked in with ourselves, Parley Place Care Home - Barchester Healthcare and Hyacinth House Care Home - Barchester Healthcare in order to launch a special community cafe, The Chitter Chatter Club page, in a bid to combat loneliness in our communities, arranged this special event to promote these sessions in Barchester Healthcare homes in the Dorset area.
So the launch was all about promotion to get the word out to those who need these events the most.
Sadly, due to a last minute medical issues, Anne, the lady of the moment, was unable to make the event, but sent us a wonderful video message in her absence.
Anne, we all send you our love and best wishes and know that the wonderful people who came along will now go forth and promote our events to help more and more people in our area.
It was very well supported and a BIG THANK YOU to all who attended.
'Loneliness brings us together, NOT apart!' - Anne Anderson
If you would like to learn more about the Chitter Chatter Club or life here at Kings Park or to book a tour, then please give our friendly team a call on: -
01202 863 630
Best Buddies!
The incredible students from Ferndown First School were back again recently for a spot of reading with our residents...
After only a short time, the children really came out of themselves, becoming more and more animated as they became more and more confident.
Isn't it amazing how much joy and wonder they bring into our home? Everyone really enjoys these sessions and get so much from them.
Thank you all for another wonderful afternoon.
See you all again very soon!
Topping off the Tree!
With a LOT of festive decorating to do over the next couple of weeks here at Kings Park, the team here have made a start already...
Residents are loving the pops of colour which are starting to appear around the home and one lovely resident was given the honour of 'topping off' the first of our Christmas trees.
Here's the very delighted Audrey as she places the star atop the beautiful tree in our foyer, with a little help from our Activities Lead, Claudia.
Her face says it all...
Have you started your Christmas decorating yet?
We made the Press!
Thank you to our friends at Dorset Biz News for the wonderful press coverage: -
https://www.dorsetbiznews.co.uk/.../rock-star-care.../...
Upcoming events
The Jurassic Coast by Boat - Illustrative Talk by Steve Belasco 1st May 10.30am
Join Steve, former frontline photographer, turned marine photographer and sailor, for a stunning photographic cruise along England’s only natural World Heritage Site.
VE DAY 80TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION ~ 8th MAY 4pm
Join us for a traditional street party! Enjoy live entertainment from Amanda Parsons, a delicious buffet and raffle draw. Booking required by 1st May ~ £5 per person
Dementia Awareness Talk ~ 22nd May 11am-12pm
Join Leon Smith, for an engaging talk on living well with dementia. Explore the value of life history, the seven domains of well-being, advice on reducing distress. Q&A
Lester Aldridge Legal Clinic - 4th Friday Bi-Monthly 2-4pm
Meet Olivia Singer at her monthly drop-in session, for a non-obligation, free conversation on Tax, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Wills & Probate and more! May/July/Sept
Community Café ~ 1st Thursday of Every Month 10.30am-12pm
Join us for a morning of conversation with delicious refreshments included. There is always a warm welcome to all, this is a free event.
Don't Dine Alone - Every Friday 12.30pm - 2pm
Call our friendly team for further information 01202 863630 - Booking required
The Creative Happiness Club with Eleanor Green
Every Monday* 2pm-4pm (*Excl the 2nd Mon of the month) A welcoming social group where you can enjoy all things creative, games, puzzles and more everyone is welcome!
