Snowdrop PlaceBarchester Healthcare

Activities at Snowdrop Place Care Home

Name: Snowdrop Place Care Home
Address: Pavilion Road, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 2ZS, GB
Telephone: 02380 085 133

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

Minibus Outing in Spring

Our residents had a lovely minibus trip out to Haskins garden centre on a lovely Spring morning.

Safe to say the highlight was the cake… which turned out to be MUCH bigger than expected! With portions that generous, it was impossible to finish, so we made sure none went to waste and brought the rest back to enjoy later.

A sweet day full of smiles, good company, and even better treats

Wonderful World Book Day activities

What a fabulous way to end the week of celebrating World Book Day!

Boorley Park Primary spent time reading stories with our residents. It was wonderful to see the joy that sharing books can bring, with plenty of smiles, laughter and lovely conversations along the way.

It was especially lovely to see the friendships that the Boorley students have been building with our residents since their visit before Christmas continue to grow. Moments like these truly show how powerful stories can be in bringing generations together.

A wonderful afternoon of singing and friendship

We were delighted to spend the afternoon in wonderful company, enjoying a beautiful live performance from the talented Charlotte Millichamp who treated everyone to a stunning selection of classic songs from the theatre. From much-loved melodies to timeless show tunes.

A huge thank you to Charlotte for sharing her incredible voice with us and helping to make our Friday afternoon so special

All Shook Up!

Our residents were all shook up as they celebrated Elvis’ birthday with a fun-filled afternoon of music and dancing. The dance floor was soon alive with toe-tapping, smiles, and plenty of boogie moves as everyone enjoyed the much-loved Elvis classics.

Live entertainment from Delvis brought the spirit of the King to life, with residents singing along and clapping to the iconic tunes.

A special moment was seeing Pam, our biggest Elvis fan, who has been lucky enough to visit Graceland twice, absolutely over the moon and loving every minute of the celebration

An evening spent together with the Brownies

We were delighted to welcome our local Brownies to Snowdrop Place. They filled the home with festive cheer as we enjoyed an evening of Christmas crafts, singing, and lots of smiles.

Our residents had a wonderful time creating decorations and joining in the carols and it was even more special to have some family members come along and join the fun.

A big thank you to the Brownies for bringing so much joy and holiday spirit!

Nutrition and Hydration week

Nutrition & Hydration Week at Snowdrop Place!

Throughout the week our home team have focused on new ways to increase nutrition and hydration for our residents.

On Day 3, we focused on good nutrition and getting extra fluids through vegetables with our tasty veggie and houmous pots. Fresh, crunchy veggies helped keep everyone nourished and hydrated in a simple, healthy way.

Day 4 was all about gut health, with a mix of dried fruits and nuts. These delicious snacks support digestion and overall wellbeing, while giving a natural energy boost.

It’s been great to see everyone enjoying these healthy options and learning new ways to stay well. More goodness to come!

International Women's Day celebrations

On Friday6th March we opened our home to the local community to recognise and celebrate International Women’s Day, hosting an afternoon of friendship and recognising the fabulous women in business locally who make a difference every day

The event brought together a wonderful group of professionals, independent business owners and community organisations sharing a glass of fizz and celebrating their achievements, experience and contributions within the community. Attendees shared personal stories, professional journeys, and reflections on the progress they have made

Future plans made together, new connections and a truly lovely afternoon with laughter included too

Business Networking hosted at Snowdrop Place

We hosted a fantastic and busy Business Networking Event with Blue Angel Care recently inviting local contacts from the business community to meet and share ideas at our home.

With an informative talk from Val, Dementia Friends Ambassador offering best practise when supporting those in the community, business' and families.

Pictured are the team from Snowdrop Place, Gemma Hicks Senior General Manager and Laura Elgar, Home services Advisor along with the local team from Blue Angel Care, Michelle Bilcock and Mikhala Forbes.

Thank you to all who joined us, look forward to the next event in Spring for details please contact our Home Services Advisor on 01489 772550 or email laura.elgar@barchester.com.

New Year Wishes and Ambitions

As we look ahead to 2026, our residents have been sharing their hopes and ambitions for the year ahead.

John H would like to go on trips out locally & further a field, while John W is aiming high and hopes to walk unaided and be able to go on a cruise, a truly inspiring goal.

Rosemary is looking forward to taking a walk along Lee-on-Solent and enjoying some fish and chips, and Doris is hoping to take a trip to the seaside to enjoy the fresh air and beautiful views.

We’re excited to support these goals and help turn them into meaningful moments throughout the year.

Singing together with Boorley Park School

We were thrilled to welcome the talented Boorley Park Primary School Choir to Snowdrop Place for a truly festive Christmas sing-along. The choir created a wonderfully warm atmosphere, filling the home with familiar carols and uplifting holiday music that had everyone smiling.

What made the event even more special was that the choir prepared song sheets for all our residents, ensuring everyone could join in and sing along. From “Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer” to “We wish you a Merry Christmas,” residents and staff alike enjoyed singing together.

London Fashion Week

Barchester LIVE: V&A Make-along – Fashion & Food!

In celebration of London Fashion Week and the Marie Antoinette Style exhibition, residents joined Holly from the V&A Learning team and designer-artist Rafin Jannat for a fun live make-along! They explored stunning fashion inspired by desserts and Marie Antoinette’s favourite treats. Everyone got creative making their own sweet still life artworks, a wonderful afternoon together.

Special Birthday Celebrations

What an unforgettable day at Snowdrop Place as we celebrated the absolute legend that is Iris turning 101 years young!

We stepped back in time with a fabulous 1920s-themed party, and what a celebration it was! Staff and our wonderful resident ambassador dressed in iconic 1920s attire, adding that extra sparkle and glamour to the occasion. Think flapper dresses, pearls, braces and plenty of vintage charm!

We were honoured to welcome the Mayoress of Eastleigh, who joined Iris to mark this incredible milestone birthday.

After plenty of singing and dancing, family and friends gathered together to enjoy cocktails and cake because no 1920s celebration would be complete without a little indulgence! The evening was rounded off perfectly with a delicious 1920s-themed supper, shared in great company and filled with laughter. Iris, you truly are an inspiration to us all. Here’s to 101 amazing years and a day we’ll never forget!

Entertainment afternoons at Snowdrop Place

What at a lovely afternoon at Snowdrop Place. We were so pleased to welcome entertainer Lee Austin for his very first visit to Snowdrop Place, and he certainly made it a memorable one. Residents, staff, and family members all came together to enjoy an afternoon full of music, singing, and smiles.

Lee’s performance had everyone joining in, with familiar songs that lifted the mood and got toes tapping. It was especially wonderful to see residents getting up and dancing alongside their family members, sharing laughs and creating special moments together. The room was filled with energy, happiness, and a real sense of togetherness. Our memory lane residents will always remember how the music made them feel, a wonderful memory to hold onto.

Launching our Charity of the Year at Snowdrop Place

We were delighted to welcome the team from Mountbatten Hampshire to launch our work as we raise funds for their charity this year at Snowdrop. Pledging to fundraise £500 over the next 12 months. Spectacularly kicked off by our Christmas Fayre raffle raising over £200.

Pictured with our team are our residents Ken, Walt and John.

Snowdrop Place Christmas Party

Snowdrop Place Christmas Party Celebration

We had a wonderful time at our Residents Christmas Party! Everyone was delighted with fabulous entertainment from the amazing Nathalie Gunn - Performer there was plenty of singing along to festive favourites, lots of dancing, and smiles all around.

Residents and families enjoyed a lovely glass of Bucks Fizz on arrival, followed by a delicious festive buffet to round off a truly joyful afternoon.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day so special.