Activities at South Chowdene Care Home
Our home is always full of life, and we can thank our wonderful Activities Coordinators for this. Dedication to creating a unique and interesting activities programme is what sets us apart from other homes. We always take into consideration that some people would prefer to pursue their own interests, which is why our team strive to incorporative activities that cater to a wide range of tastes and hobbies. Our trips out are always fun and exciting as well, and residents are guaranteed to return with stories to tell their loved ones!
Niki Powell
I arrange meaningful activities for all of our residents based on their likes and interests. I love sharing fun times with our residents, their families and with staff. I thoroughly enjoy chatting with residents about their hobbies/interests as well as reminiscing in small groups.
Our activities extend beyond the home with trips to places of interest, places residents have enjoyed throughout their lives eg. Seaside, parks, garden centers, as well as craft/ art workshops at libraries and general interest talks around the area.
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 South Chowdene Care Home
Hark the Herald Angels sing...
Heavenly voices rang out at South Chowdene Care Home as the community came together to celebrate Christmas with not only a carol service led by Father George but also a Carols by Candlelight event.
Staff and residents at Barchester’s South Chowdene Care Home, in Low Fell got in the Christmas spirit by inviting the community to come and join in with both events to celebrate the Christian message at Christmas and to sing carols in a peaceful and reflective setting.
There was hot chocolate and mince pies after both events – well deserved and needed after all the singing.
Panto time at South Chowdene – Oh yes it was!
This year we revisited Jack and the Beanstalk courtesy of North East Producers who were absolutely fantastic. There were all the usual twists and turns and fun songs to sing along to. The costumes really impressed as did rhyming lines and corny jokes. The residents were fully involved with traditional responses as well as a few novel ones of their own. After the Pantomime, residents enjoyed themed refreshments and a spot of Community Carol singing.
Edna Scurfield, resident at South Chowdene Care home said: “It has been a lovely day. It was wonderful to see everyone go to so much effort to get into the Christmas spirit. I really enjoyed the Pantomime followed by a good sing! It brought back many memories of the Pantomimes I have taken my children to.”
Crafting with the Community
South Chowdene were overjoyed to welcome Gateshead Art Diamonds Carolyn, Joe and Mila into the home to share their expertise in Lollipop stick decorations. Residents chose from an array of examples and got to work deciding which colours would work in order to put their own stamp on designs, Each character was named by their maker and some even took on some interesting personalities. It was a very creative and fulfilling morning all round and residents were proud of their finished characters especially as they will be gifting them to family.
Meeting the Reindeers
Across our homes we got into the Christmas spirit of things by joining a festive live virtual experience, led by Des and Kelly from Performing Pets.
Our residents were thrilled to meet the charming furry friends and get up close and personal with the reindeers.
We certainly learnt some interesting facts about the animals and had a fantastic time.
Long service celebrated
An Administrator at South Chowdene Care Home in Low Fell has received a prestigious Long Service Award in celebration of working at Barchester Healthcare for 15 years.
Clare Lambert, now Administrator started at Barchester in November 2008 and has worked with residents and their relatives to ensure that their needs have been met over the years.
Christmas Fete brings community together!
Staff, residents, relatives and the local community came together on November 26th at South Chowdene Care home in Low Fell to enjoy a wonderful Christmas Fete.
There were all kinds of stalls on offer manned by volunteers, friends and family and lots of local stall holders came along to sell their wares too. There were delicious Mince Pies and Hot Chocolate, lovely craft items, fabulous knitwear as well as Annie the Labrador and Mandy and Grace her owners from Wag and Co. who are our regular pet therapy visitors.
Residents, staff and visitors also had a good sing along and dance to live entertainment from Paul Gowland one of our regular entertainers.
Upcoming events
Coffee Morning - last Tuesday of the month
We extend a warm invitation for families, friends and neighbours to join us at our monthly coffee morning, last Tuesday of the month from 10.30 am.
Could you be a Volunteer?
Do you have spare time? Could you make a difference to someone's day to day activities? We'd love to hear from you.
Take a break on us!
Calling all professionals - come and take a break on us! There may be a cake or two available...
