Activities at Southerndown Care Home
Our specialist activities staff are committed to organising a mix of activities and events for residents and the local community to get involved in, including trips out to local places of interest in our minibus and visits from entertainers and musicians. It is important to us that each individual who we support can get as much from these as possible, so we try our best to arrange activities that reflect their interests and capabilities as best as possible, and encourage them to participate in any way they can. We also encourage relatives to join with activities and events as often as they can.
Cathy Wheeler
I have been with the team at Southerndown since 2023
People ask me what I enjoy about my job and the answer is easy... 'the people'. Its the small things that make the difference every day, seeing people smile and seeing someone respond positively to interaction. We offer a great life enrichment programme at Southerndown and every day is different but enjoyable.
In my spare time I like to spend time in the garden, I enjoy sewing but mostly love spending time with my grandchildren
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
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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 Southerndown Care Home
101st Birthday Celebrations
We recently celebrated the special 101st birthday of resident Doris. Everyone got involved in the spirit o of the celebration, wishing Doris happiness, love and warmth. Everyone enjoyed a singalong and cake afternoon spent with friends and family.
A Drive in the Minibus
We enjoyed a drive around the Cotswolds and stopped off for a coffee and cake break at the Old Shed. We also had time to visit the pets corner. What a lovely way to spend a morning!
Don't Dine Alone
We were joined by John, who came in for some lunch as part of our 'Don't Dine Alone' initiative. It was a pleasure meeting him!
Creative Mojo
We had a wonderful art session with Creative Mojo. Our aim of the day was to paint flowers to make into a lovely bouquet. What a relaxing way to spend a morning!
Golden Toes
Southerndown's Christmas celebrations are well and truly underway! We have had a visit from Golden Toes, who put on a wonderful performance for residents.
Christmas Tree Festival
Residents and staff have made their very own decorations for the Methodist Christmas Tree Festival. Everyone really enjoyed taking part.
