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
Bake Off at South Chowdene
South Chowdene held a ‘Bake Off’ during Foundation Week. Families and staff members brought in homemade cakes, which were judged by our local Councillor. The winner was the pick-and-mix chocolate cake and carrot cake - joint first. Both were made by staff members, Michael and Gary; Michael made the carrot cake and Gary made the sweet cake.
Staff Slumber Party
Staff brought their teddy bears and jammies to a slumber party at South Chowdene. Everyone had a lot of fun and the residents seemed to enjoy the overnight company.
A Day Out at the Coast
Staff and residents enjoyed a trip to the coast recently. It was good to get out of the home for a while, and the day was made even better with a visit to the funfair.
A Very Cute Visit
Staff members brought in their own dogs for the residents to play with. It was an adorable visit and it certainly put a smile on everyone's face.
Queen's Birthday Celebrations at South Chowdene
The residents, relatives and staff at South Chowdene, celebrated the Queen’s birthday with a range of activities, including reminiscing about landmarks since the Queen’s coronation, a quiz and a singalong.
South Chowdene's Employee of the Month for April.
April's Employee of the Month is Tony Edgar.
Tony was nominated by residents, relatives and colleagues for going above and beyond to help care for people living in the home. Tony visits residents who are in hospital during his own time, he frequently comes in on his days off to take residents out, and just generally goes beyond what is expected of him.
Upcoming events
May
May is the gateway of summer and we have lots of fun filled activities planned - all welcome.
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...
