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.

Enriching life
Watch our video on life enrichment in our homes.

Stacey Davies

Activities Co-ordinator

I have worked at Southerndown since 2013. I enjoy providing various activities for our residents with the team, such as gardening groups, trips out in the mini bus around the Cotswolds, quiz days and entertainment performances. Amongst the many things we enjoy doing, part of my role within the home is to ensure all residents are provided the purpose in life to fulfil day to day stimulation, whether that be together, or creating individual activity to those that prefer. 

 

 

Life-encriching activities booklet

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 Southerndown Care Home

Don't Dine Alone

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!

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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

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

Christmas Tree Festival

Residents and staff have made their very own decorations for the Methodist Christmas Tree Festival. Everyone really enjoyed taking part.

Reminiscence Session

Reminiscence Session

Southerndown recently enjoyed a very interesting visit from the soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum, who joined us for a morning reminiscence session. Residents loved looking at and wearing memorabilia from WW1 and WW2, especially the helmets and medals.

Knitted Poppy Dress

Knitted Poppy Dress

We have all been busy knitting poppies in preparation for Remembrance Day. Residents, staff, loved ones and members of our local community have really enjoyed making them.

Upcoming events

Cocktails and Canapes

You’re cordially invited to our Cocktails & Canapes Party on Wednesday 22nd May from 2pm. Join us in our beautiful garden and enjoy the refreshments on offer all afternoon.

Community Dementia Cafe

Join us for the launch of our new Dementia Cafe on Tuesday 11th June and meet with friends over light refreshments, and enjoy the variety of activities and entertainment

Professional Breakfast

We are inviting all Emergency Services and Blue Light Holders to breakfast on Wednesday 12th June 2024 from 8:30am. Come and join us for complimentary food and hot drinks!