Activities at Cossins House 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.
Lisa Unsworth
I have been working in care since the age of 16, when leaving school. Over the years, I have been a senior care assistant, administrator, home trainer and activities coordinator. I really enjoy working with the elderly residents.
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 Cossins House Care Home
Tap About Town
Katie joined us at Cossins House for a wonderful afternoon of tap dancing.
Many of our residents have tapped danced in their lives and were astonished to watch Katie perform. Katie danced to some of our old-time favourites and got us all tapping and singing along throughout her performance.
Katie brought Cossins House to life with happiness and movement. Jean said ‘ Wow, such a wonderful afternoon, and so much fun.’
Getting out and about
At Cossins House we like to get out and about and enjoy our local community.
Residents asked to go to the garden centre for afternoon tea and some retail therapy. The residents bought themselves treats and plants to bring back home and enjoy.
We all sat together for afternoon tea and reminisced about our past. It was a lovely trip, and we all enjoyed each other’s company.
Entertainment with Terry Gleed
Residents enjoyed a wonderful afternoon of fun, laughter and joy when Terry Gleed took to the stage and performed some wonderful musical memories alongside magic.
Terry is guaranteed to put a smile on everyone’s face. The residents got up and danced and sang along to the music.
Terry spent many years working on cruise ships and shared his stories with us all. It was fascinating!
School Choirs for Christmas
It was an absolute pleasure for our residents to welcome St Matthews School Student and Notre Dame School Lestonnac Choir to perform at Cossins House to celebrate Christmas.
The students were all amazing and gave us a Christmas to remember.
The voices were incredible and we were all bale to join in and have a fabulous sing along.
Christmas Party 2024
Residents and Relatives all had a wonderful time at our Christmas Party celebrating 2024.
Everyone enjoyed a delicious buffet lunch, party games and live music by the wonderful Jane Beaumont.
Residents and family members took to the dance floor and celebrated together, singing along and performing to others.
Several party goers got up and danced to the Twelve Days of Christmas, showing all the actions.
Many happy faces and smiles throughout. We look forward to 2025.
Shetland Pony Visit
Residents at Cossins House were so delighted to meet Daisy the Shetland Pony.
Daisy came along with her owner Nikki from Equine Harmony Surrey to visit our home and for residents to pet and stroke the pony.
Many of our residents spent their years with horses and ponies and talked about their memories. Resident, Margarita, was touched by meeting Daisy and remembered all her horses from when she lived in Ireland.
Residents asked about how old Daisy lived to, which was an impressive 13 years! It was a pleasure to be able to link with our pastime and we look forward to seeing Daisy in the New Year.
