Activities at The Cedars Care Home
Our teams are trained to enrich the lives of residents through stimulating the mind, body and soul, and taking the time to learn about each person to ensure everyone receives support that adds enrichment to their life.
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.
Lorraine Mounter
Hello. My name is Lorraine and I love working with the residents at Cedars. I started as a carer and then joined the activities team. I love crafting and so this job is ideal as I can look after the residents, whilst we have fun, laughter and create new things together. I find it very rewarding to see the residents happy, smiling and enjoying their day.
In my spare time I enjoy reading, gardening and crafting. I also have a horse and I look after my granddaughter.
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
Birthday Shopping Treat
Minibus Trips out from Cedars are tailored to resident's desires and requests.
As Ruth’s birthday drew near, she mentioned a birthday shopping trip to M&S.
The day was set, she boarded the minibus with along with her friends and off they went. Ruth was after some new pyjamas and a pair of jeans. First step was M&S cafe. After delicious coffee and cake a browse of the store was in order and luckily Ruth was able to buy everything she wanted.
A very successful shopping trip, enjoyed by all!
A day at the races
Following on from a successful trip last year, 10 residents decided they wanted to go again this year. Everyone had a wonderful time watching the jockeys and riders. We even had one horse do a bit of a buckaroo!
Our original day was washed out and cancelled so we were very happy to get to the last meet of the year.
Thank you to Milford House Care Home - Barchester Healthcare for the loan of their minibus, which enabled a total of 18 of us to enjoy the day.
Thank you to all our volunteers who came and helped make it such a memorable day.
PRIDE & JOY CAR MEET
Our residents love reminiscing about the vehicles they have owned, and the places they have been, so when Ben suggested a car meet everyone was very excited to make it happen!
Terri loved hearing about adventures and sharing tales of her travels.
There was something for everyone!
Thank you to everyone who came and shared their Pride and Joy.
Dawn to dusk 12-hour ride challenge.
Resident's and Staff joined Pedall’s fundraising event at New Park, Brockenhurst for a relay challenge from dawn to dusk.
The ‘PASS the PEDALL baton’ kept moving non-stop for 12 hours. Our slot was from 2:00pm until 3:00pm and residents, staff and family took the challenge seriously with only a short break for ice cream to fuel us on!
Janet said; “I am so pleased we can do our part to support the charity by riding and donating”.
Derek, who once cycled from Land's End to John O' Groats, thoroughly enjoyed being cycled around on the front of one of the bikes in his wheelchair.
Baby twins visit the Cedars
Yesterday we had the pleasure of meeting our two newest members to the Cedars family!
Ade, one of our Senior Carers and his wife Kemi, welcomed twins Teniola (a gorgeous baby girl) and Eniola (a handsome baby boy) to their family. Their eldest son, Semilore, couldn’t be a happier and is loving having big brother duties!
As part of knit and natter Rosemarie has knitted over 600 squares for customised blankets for both of the newbies! Rosemarie is a keen knitter and will also be selling her blankets at our Christmas Fayre.
Busy Week!
We’ve had another busy week at the Cedars with lots of exciting activities and outings to enjoy. We had our very own celebration service; the rabbits came for a visit followed by the story of a 1593 Persian Princess. Our residents played bingo against other Barchester homes and visited the local garden centre for coffee.
There was an evening social, a fun keep fit class and variety hour with Malcolm. There really is never a dull moment at the Cedars!
