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
Fish & Chip Day
Residents at The Cedars enjoyed Fish & Chip Day. They not only ate the food, they had a magnetic fishing game to play in the afternoon. We all agreed this fishing game is much easier for co-ordination than the fishing hooks.
Jean, a resident, said she had a so much fun with the game that we should get it out again on another day we have fish and chips.
100th Birthday Celebrations
Residents at The Cedars recently enjoyed her 100th birthday, celebrating with staff and her family during her visit on this big birthday.
Staff had the gazebo and her bedroom decorated with balloons and banners. Our chef had made a beautifully decorated cake for the occasion.
Head Start Nursery
The Cedars put together an activity and craft hamper to go to Head Start Nursery in Bourne for Friendship Week and to say a huge thank you to all of the children for all of their pictures and cards that they have been sending our residents during this time.
Head Start children usually visit us here every week; our residents are really missing them all and wanted to send the hamper to say thank you. The children were really excited to see what goodies they had.
Welcome Back!
Residents are happy to be able to see their friends and loved ones again in the garden. No matter the weather, it won’t stop our residents being able to have quality time with family. It’s a joy to see big smiles and laughter fill the air.
Always remember, if you would like to come and see your loved ones, don’t hesitate to ring us here at The Cedars to get booked in.
Oomph!
Residents recently enjoyed choosing a selection of CDs to play for Oomph in the afternoon. The ladies took the lead and chose a movement each to their song choice.
We encourage keeping our bodies active to improve and maintain resident mobility so they are able to do more for themselves—motivation is key!
Chocolate & Wine Afternoon
Residents at The Cedars recently enjoyed wine and chocolate tasting, seeing which wine goes best with which chocolate. They are happy to be involved in a sensory activities; one lady asked if we could make this a regular activity every fortnight. Residents enjoy making friendly connections with other residents over a glass of wine to share stories and to reminisce.
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.
