Activities at The Cedars Care Home

Activities are the cornerstone of a wholesome home experience, and our Activities Coordinators are always putting their creative minds to the test by organising new and exciting social events for residents to partake in. Of course, we take into account the likes and dislikes of those we support, so if someone doesn’t feel like trying something new, there will always be something on offer to reflect their personal interests. For the people who may just prefer some peace and quiet instead, we also offer one-to-one time that can be enjoyed with a nice cup of coffee or just a simple chat – whatever they desire.

Enriching life
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Angela Cawsey

Activities Coordinator

My name is Angela Cawsey and I am 60 years young.  I have lived locally to Cedars since 2011, firstly in Downton and more recently in Alderbury.  In the past I have worked with mature people in their homes, and adults with learning difficulties in a number of settings.   During lockdown I ran daily zoom sessions for wellbeing, including bingo and quizzes.

I enjoy spending time with people and helping them smile, whether on a one-to-one basis or in groups.  When my children were young I volunteered as a helper at Boys Brigade and St John’s Ambulance which was very rewarding.

Other jobs I have enjoyed include, selling computers, an IT and Management Trainer, HR and Business Manager and my personal favourite, being Grandma to 8 grandchildren.  I love music, craft, the outdoors and animals. 

Life-encriching activities booklet

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 The Cedars Care Home

'A Bit of a Do'!

A wonderful afternoon with Chico here at The Cedars, Salisbury.  Thirty residents,  family and friends joined in singing, dancing, clapping and whooping.  One of our residents said ”It was a right good do'

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Thank you Edie

A big thank you to Edie for her act of kindness.

All key stage 2 children at The New Forest Primary School were given £5 by Landford Church to spend on an act of kindness of their choice. Edie, choose to buy ingredients and bake cupcakes for the staff at Cedars. She wanted to show her appreciation for people who care for others.

Mobile Library Visits

Dave with his mobile library is always so welcome at The Cedars Salisbury.  Cedars itself ha many many books but residents really enjoy choosing from the library and reading in time for Dave's return visit

Thanks Dave we shall look forward to seeing you shortly

 

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Crooning and Dancing - the best way to spend a rainy afternoon

Fiona Harrison - A Voice in a Million came to entertain residents and staff here at The Cedars. She was brilliants and both residents and staff thoroughly enjoyed the music

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Community Partners and Friends

The week after Christmas can cause disruption and of course postal strike added to our troubles. However here at Cedars we are so grateful for the support of our local community.

A big thank you to Landford Stores and Post Office and Wellow Nisa for helping us out.

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Friday Funday

Residents and Staff so look forward to our regular  Friday afternoon visit from Whiteparish All Saints CE Primary School.

Generally we break out the biscuits and board games and fun is had no matter how young or old you are.