Snowdrop PlaceBarchester Healthcare

Activities at Snowdrop Place 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.

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.

Read our brochure ‘Life-enriching activities’ for more information about life in our care homes.

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Gemma Moss

Activities Coordinator

Having started my journey as a carer, I am now thrilled to be supporting the activities for our wonderful residents here at Snowdrop Place. I love working with them to ensure we provide a full person-centred planner of amazing and engaging things for everyone to enjoy and be a part of

Celebrating life at Snowdrop Place Care Home

Autumnal Morning Move

The chill has arrived, coats are on, and we’re wrapped up warm – but our daily morning move carries on! Staying active together, breathing in that all-important fresh air, and making the most of these crisp autumn mornings. Nothing better to start the day right!

Always finished off with coffee, cake and conversation in our Strawberry Fields cafe

Hoedown Fun

What a rootin’ tootin’ time we had at our recent Hoedown at Snowdrop Care Home! A huge thank you to the amazing Mickey Page for providing fantastic entertainment and to the talented team from Deans Modern Line Dance for getting everyone up on their feet. Our residents and staff had such a laugh learning a few dance moves themselves – yee haw!

Enjoying the England football match!

Too short notice to get to the stadium… so we brought the stadium experience to Snowdrop Place instead!

Our residents weren’t about to miss out on the big match, so we transformed our lounge into a mini fan zone.

By popular request, we served up classic pint & pie while everyone settled in to watch the game. The atmosphere was electric with cheers of excitement and a few nail-biting moments.

We love seeing the passion and spirit our residents bring to events like this. It’s about more than just football – it’s about togetherness, and creating special memories right here at home.

Sunny days shared at Snowdrop Place

Our lovely residents at Snowdrop Place are beating the heat in the best way possible — with refreshing ice lollies and delicious iced coffees!

Along with offering home made fruit smoothies too

Whether it’s a fruity frozen treat or a chilled pick-me-up, we’re making sure everyone stays cool and hydrated.

Here’s to sunny days, great company, and plenty of cool refreshments! This year's summer hs definitely offered lots of lovely sunny memories to be made together

Snowdrop Place Antiques Afternoon

We were absolutely delighted to welcome the wonderful Karen Dalmeny , renowned antiques expert and familiar face from TV, to Snowdrop Place Care Home for a fascinating Antiques Valuation Day!

Residents, families, and staff brought along their treasured heirlooms and hidden gems for Karen to examine — and she didn’t disappoint! From vintage jewellery to wartime memorabilia, every item had a story, and Karen brought each one to life with her expertise, warmth, and charm.

The day was filled with memories, laughter, and discovery, sparking beautiful conversations and a lovely trip down memory lane. Thank you, Karen, for making it such a memorable and enriching experience for our community!

Snowdrop welcomes St Luke's Church for Harvest

Harvest Service with St Luke’s Church, Hedge End

We had the pleasure of joining together for a wonderful Harvest Service with St Luke’s Church, Hedge End. It was a truly special occasion filled with joy and reflection as we came together to celebrate the season of Harvest and give thanks for all that we have.

The service included beautiful hymns, thoughtful Harvest readings, and a heartfelt message reminding us of the importance of gratitude, community, and caring for others. The atmosphere was warm and uplifting, and it was lovely to see residents, and members of the church all joining together in song and prayer.

Our thanks go to the team at St Luke’s Church for leading such a meaningful service. It’s always a joy to welcome you into our home and to share in fellowship and faith together.

As we celebrate the season of Harvest, we’re reminded how fortunate we are to be part of such a kind and connected community, one where generosity, care, and compassion shine through.

Special Celebrations at Snowdrop Place

Every birthday is a special milestone at Snowdrop Place!
We believe birthdays are more than just a date on the calendar — they’re a chance to celebrate life, share memories, and make our residents feel truly cherished.
From homemade cakes and decorations to singing, laughter, and time spent with friends and family, we make sure each celebration is filled with joy and love. Because every resident deserves their special day to shine.

Surprise Summer BBQ Fun

Surprise BBQ Fun

What’s better than a sunny day? An impromptu BBQ to go with it! Our amazing chef fired up the grill and treated everyone to a delicious feast – think chicken kebabs, halloumi & veggie skewers, juicy burgers, and sizzling sausages, all served with classic BBQ sides like creamy coleslaw and potato salad. All the team were on hand to enjoy.

Of course, it was all washed down with a refreshing summer Pimm's – the perfect way to enjoy the sunshine!

Big smiles all round at Snowdrop Place Care Home – where every day can turn into a celebration.

Snowdrop residents enjoy Get Moving Week at Tenpin Bowling

What a brilliant time we had at Tenpin as part of Barchester’s Get Moving week! Our residents took to the lanes with plenty of enthusiasm and... some very creative bowling techniques!

No strikes were scored, but that didn’t stop the fun! Huge congratulations to John W, who was crowned our winner with a whopping 90 points — not bad for someone who claimed they were “just aiming for the gutter”!

Thanks to Tenpin for the warm welcome and helping us make memories. We may not be ready for the bowling league just yet, but we had an absolute ball!

Local company Volunteering day with Snowdrop Place

We were delighted when in the spring the local team from Ageas Insurance reached out to offer a day of volunteering at our home. Chosen by their team we were lucky enough to have 12 extra pairs of hands to share the day with our residents, along with getting some great things done around the home.

Organised by Rachael Harley, the group commented "In terms of the day itself, we enjoyed being able to mix with the residents, the highlight being joining in with the game of skittles, well done to the winner John! For our green fingered team members, it was lovely weather for us to get out in the sunshine and build some new planters and make a visual difference to the common areas. Thank you for having us".

We look forward to seeing you all again soon! And a huge thank you from all our team and residents.

Barchester Care Awards 2025

We have had such a wonderful day preparing for and sharing in celebrations for the annual Barchester Care Awards 2025

With many of our team getting the party atmosphere set up and our residents cheering on our fabulous nominee Gemma Moss

Voted Activities Co-ordinator of the Year for the South Division, Gemma has been treated to a full glitz and glamour time in Manchester at the ceremony today.

Our home General Manager Gemma Hicks shared her pride “ we’re beyond delighted and proud that Gemma is part of our Snowdrop team”. “Enriching our residents lives in a way that makes everyone feel special, along with the fun she brings each day is something that makes our home extra special”.

Gemma has also been the founder of a national launch of the “Dementia Disco” for those living with cognitive impairment in Barchester homes, and the local community to come together with music and companionship.

Our residents shared in the celebrations with a live link to the awards ceremony, coming together and enjoying “Gemma” cakes

Please share in our congratulations for all Gemma has achieved- we think she’s simply the best

A day at the Seaside

What a fabulous day out with our wonderful residents at Hillhead! The sun may not have had his hat on, but that didn’t stop us from making the most of every moment.

We set up camp at The Wheelhouse, where the fresh sea air mixed perfectly with the smell of freshly baked cake, what a treat for the senses! After a delicious lunch, the competitive spirit kicked in with a summertime quiz, full of laughs and a bit of friendly rivalry.

We wrapped up the day with a bracing (and slightly windy!) walk along the shore, taking in the beautiful coastal views. Days like these are what memories are made of.

A day out on the Solent with Wet Wheels

Ahoy there! John W, John H, Len, Sylvia, and Ann swapped dry land for sea legs on a fabulous boat trip with Wet Wheels Hamble!

With the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces, they had a brilliant time cruising the waves.

Huge thanks to the incredible crew for keeping us afloat, steering us straight, and giving us an afternoon full of laughs, fresh air, and unforgettable moments.

Enjoying a wonderful picnic lunch whilst we continued to make the best of the weather and fresh air when returning to hamble, a fantastic day was had all round!

World Culture and Diversity Day at Snowdrop Place

Snowdrop Place came alive with colour, rhythm, and flavour as we celebrated Culture Day—a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the diverse cultures that make our home so special.

Residents and team members joined together to enjoy traditional dancing, sample sweet and savoury delights from around the world, and learn fascinating facts about each other's backgrounds. A special shout out to our talented Romanian chef, who treated us to some truly delicious dishes!

Days like these remind us how rich and vibrant life is when we celebrate our differences and share our stories. Thank you to everyone who helped bring this joyful event to life!

Snowdrop hosts Brownies talent show

A special evening at Snowdrop Place! We were thrilled to welcome the local Brownies, who visited us to perform a wonderful Talent Show as part of earning their performance badges!

From singing and dancing to jokes and magic tricks, their energy and creativity lit up the room — and our residents absolutely loved every minute.

A big thank you to these talented young stars for sharing their gifts with us and making everyone smile.