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
Book Worms!
Some of our residents really love a good book! So we thought we would do something special for our lovely book worms...
Acting in response to this, we would now like to showcase to you the Kings Park Book Exchange!
So, if you or any friends and family have any unwanted books/magazines that you would like to donate or exchange, then we will happily take them off your hands.
Our book exchange is situated in our orangery area on our ground floor - Come and take a look for yourself.
Pictured is the wonderful Pat, who is already enjoying what our Book Exchange has to offer!
A New Sheriff in Town...
Kings Park recently received a very special guest into their home...
The new High Sheriff of Dorset, Colin Weston and his his lovely wife, Ruth, were both invited to come and join the residents for a delicious high tea laid on by our wonderful in-house Chef, Wyn.
Colin and Ruth were both welcomed by our new General Manager, Sebastian and by Senior General Manager, Sohail, before being introduced to all of the awaiting residents.
Sitting down to tea and delicious homemade cakes and finger sandwiches in such esteemed company is not a bad way to while away an afternoon!
Thank you Colin and Ruth for joining us here at Kings Park - You are very welcome back any time!
Skittles Fun
Residents gathered together for a nail biting skittle tournament up on our Memory Lane community recently...
What a fun afternoon of laughter and fun everyone had as they battled it out to see who could knock down the most pins.
Well done everyone for a fabulous session!
Ferndown Strummers!
Recently in the home we were thrilled and delighted some people into our home, who we know very much regard as friends...
The fabulous Ferndown Strummers are regular faces here at Kings Park, rehearsing in our top floor lounge every Thursday afternoon.
As a special thank for the use of space, The Strummers truly delighted residents and staff with an afternoon concert, which included music by The Beatles, Morecambe & Wise, Neil Diamond and more!
There was LOTS of singing, dancing and much, much merriment from all who came to listen!
THANK YOU The Ferndown Strummers for this wonderful animated afternoon. We are very much looking forward to your next concert; your Christmas Show-Ho-Ho!
Seaside Memories
Here at Kings Park, our residents love nothing more than sitting down for a good old reminisce...
Gathering together over a cuppa, residents shared memories and stories which were prompted by pictures, books and beach themed props.
Such a delightful thing to do as a group - warms the 'cockles' of the heart! (See what we did there?!)
Ladies Day Out...
On a bright sunny day, not so long ago, some of the lovely ladies from Kings Park ventured out on a wonderful bus trip...
It was 'all aboard!' the Kings Park mini bus for a fabulous, leisurely drive, which took everyone through the the stunning avenue of trees near Kingston Lacy, before they admired the open fields on the other side.
The Georgian town of Blandford Forum was their final destination, where the ladies enjoyed a stroll over the towns foot bridges and took in the scenery by the riverbank.
Heading back towards the town itself, they stopped for the obligatory cuppa and some deliciously tasty chocolate brownies, whilst enjoying the fresh air, before boarding the bus once more and heading back in time for lunch.
What a delightful way to while away the morning.
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!
