Activities at Snowdrop Place 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.
Gemma Moss
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
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 Snowdrop Place Care Home
Celebrating Easter in Style
Residents and staff at Barchester's Snowdrop Place care home in Hedge End had an enjoyable Easter celebration with a range of activities. These included an Easter fun day and market, Easter biscuit making, and a visit from local preschool children. The residents also enjoyed egg painting and an Easter church service. They had a delightful Easter meal of roast lamb with all the trimmings, prepared by the chef. The residents appreciated the effort put into the Easter celebrations and had a wonderful time with family and friends.
Sensory Theatre Visit for Residents
Residents and staff from Snowdrop Place Care Home in Hedge End enjoyed a visit to their local theatre to see “On the Beach,” an interactive sensory experience for people living with dementia. The immersive story of a day in the life of a working beach was performed through dance, music, and non-verbal storytelling. One resident said, “It was such a wonderful experience, it felt like we were really at the beach - the sounds and colours were fantastic. I wanted to take off my socks and shoes and go for a paddle!”
Employee of the Month for March
Employee Of the Month for March
Congratulations to Jane Allen, one of our kitchen assistants, for winning the crown in March. Jane always has a smile on her face and is always willing to help. Her delicious cakes are simply mouth-watering
Snowdrop Place Encourage Nutrition & Hydration
SNOWDROP PLACE MAKES A MEAL OF NUTRITION AND HYDRATION WEEK
Snowdrop Place care home in Hedge End celebrated Nutrition and Hydration Week (11th – 17th March) with lots of yummy, wholesome food, thirst quenching beverages and some interesting activities along the way.
Nutrition and Hydration Week aims to highlight, promote and celebrate improvements in the provision of nutrition and hydration locally, nationally and globally.
At Barchester, each resident’s specific dietary requirements, likes and dislikes are individually catered for at all our homes. Meals are prepared to each resident’s tastes and all staff understand the importance of good nutrition and hydration for all our residents and patients’ wellbeing.
Staff and residents at Snowdrop Place devised an exciting and fun week of activities with everything from cocktails and mocktails, a super snack trolley with crudités, dips and other healthy nibbles to an ice cream sundae station where residents came along to make their very own creations.
John Cunningham, General Manager at the home, said “Our chefs are trained to prepare dishes our residents’ specific dietary requirements as well as all their likes and dislikes. In addition to being trained in how to cook delicious and well prepared food, the chefs are trained in nutritional balance and special diets. They put a lot of time and effort into menu planning and so we all wanted to say thank you to them during Nutrition and Hydration Week.
Marion a resident at Snowdrop Place, commented: “It’s been a really fun week. I’ve tried lots of new things, my favourite was the snack trolley and all the nibbles they had on offer. “
Glowing Review for Snowdrop Place
All in a day's caring from our amazing team
Employee of the month for February
Congratulations to Maria Morris for winning the title of employee of the month.
Maria not only meets needs but constantly exceeds expectations. Her transition into the role of administrator reflects her professionalism & adaptability making her an indispensable member of our team.
