Activities at The Cedars Bourne Care Home
Our activities team are great at building the activities programme around the likes and interests of the people we care for. Ensuring that our social events offer fun and adventure is part of the ethos of our home; it’s important that those we support can enjoy an active and social lifestyle. Of course, there will always be those who prefer peace and quiet, and in these instances, a cup of tea and a chat are always welcomed.
Helen Hudson
Hello. I’m Helen, the Activities Coordinator at The Cedars. I joined the team in 2021 and I have lots of skills that I can use to create an interesting and varied programme of activities, events and celebrations for residents to enjoy. I am a qualified holistic therapist and offer an holistic approach to activities in the home, I love creating new activities that our residents enjoy, taking residents out on day trips and promoting wellbeing through lots of different activities. When I am not at work I love playing my clarinet, crocheting and art - I use all of these in my role.
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 The Cedars Bourne Care Home
Harpist helps ring in the New Year
Heavenly music rang out at The Cedars Care Home as the community came together to celebrate New Year’s Eve in style with a live harpist. Staff and residents at Barchester’s The Cedars Care Home, in Bourne, got in the spirit of the New Year by inviting harpist John Dalton to come and play a mix of music on his harp. With a repertoire of songs that included a waltz, swing, Spanish flamenco and 50’s rock; before inviting residents to sing to their favourite Christmas Carols. There was something to suit everyone! The group finished with a rousing rendition of Auld Lang Syne to end the afternoon.
Christmas petting party
There was huge excitement at The Cedars Care Home as Michelle’s Petting Party came by to visit the residents ahead of their Christmas Celebrations.
Staff and residents at Barchester’s The Cedars Care Home, in Bourne had a wonderful time learning about the very friendly animals from owner Michelle, finding out about their habits and what they like to eat. Several of the residents got to feed the animals some of their favourite treats. With three rabbits, a cat, a dog, Guinea pigs and a hamster; there was someone for everyone to hug.
Senior General Manager, Rebecca Aldred said: “We had the best time with all the animals, they are such gorgeous creatures. Our residents loved spending time with them and I do hope they come back to visit us soon.”
Resident's Christmas Party
The Cedars Christmas party was in full swing with live music from local vocalist and guitarist Mark Bishop; before having a special visit from Santa Claus who dropped by to test their Christmas knowledge in the ‘Best Of Christmas’ quiz. Santa then dropped by residents rooms to say hello and find out their Christmas wishes.
Our residents finished their party afternoon with a feast of festive foods prepared by the home’s chef, Gee Jowett. With a choice of roast lamb or salmon wellington for their main, enjoyed with a glass of bubbly, they almost couldn’t finish their desserts!
A visit to Waterside Garden Centre
This afternoon we enjoyed a mini bus trip to Waterside Garden Centre to see the Christmas decorations followed by a cup of coffee and mince pie in the cafe. The residents have had such a lovely time and returned to our home full of festive cheer.
Bubbles & Baubles
Residents, volunteers and staff have had another busy at the Cedars decorating our home for the festive season, followed by a glass of wine and mince pies.
'Tis the season to be jolly
Barchester’s The Cedars Care Home in Bourne got in the Christmas spirit by throwing a fun-filled Christmas party for residents. The Cedars Christmas party was in full swing with live music from local vocalist and guitarist Mark Bishop; before having a special visit from Santa Claus who dropped by to test their Christmas knowledge in the ‘Best Of Christmas’ quiz. Santa then dropped by residents rooms to say hello and find out their Christmas wishes.
Our residents finished their party afternoon with a feast of festive foods prepared by the home’s chef, Gee Jowett. With a choice of roast lamb or salmon wellington for their main, enjoyed with a glass of bubbly, they almost couldn’t finish their desserts!
Upcoming events
Newsletter - Easter Edition
We are delighted to share our latest newsletter - we hope you enjoy reading!
May
May is the gateway to summer and we have lots of fun filled activities planned - all welcome.
Newsletter
We are delighted to share our latest newsletter and hope you enjoy reading.
Could you be a Volunteer?
We recognise the impact a Volunteer can make on the lives of our residents, do you have any spare time? For more information we'd love to hear from you.
Looking for a place to host a meeting?
For more information why not pop in and see what Cedars Bourne can offer you.
Coffee Morning
Come and enjoy a morning of good company, refreshments and a slice of home made cake.
Professionals Break room - weekly
We extend a warm invitation to professionals in our local community to join us each week and take a break on us.
Retired Nurses Club - 3rd Friday of the month
Once a nurse, always a nurse - join us for our monthly Retired Nurses Club - all welcome.
