Activities at Kings Park Care Home
Activities are an integral part of life at our care home. We want to ensure that the people we support have as much fun as possible during their time with us, so it’s important that our activities programme is created with the interests of residents in mind. Our skilled Activities Coordinators bring a certain uniqueness to the home that can’t be found anywhere else, and which is reflected in the activities they organise.
Angela Cawsey
Hello, I am Angela the Activities Lead.
I am delighted to be part of the team at Kings Park after a transferring from a sister home in Salisbury, following my relocation to this area.
With experience in this role, my passion is bringing joy to our residents, whether on a one-to-one basis or in groups. I love getting to know each resident and incorporating their interests into engaging, meaningful activities and events that nurture the mind, body and spirit to enhance their well-being and life enrichment at our home. Making people smile is what I do best!
During lockdown, I ran daily Zoom sessions for well-being, including bingo and quizzes. When my children were young I volunteered as a helper at Boys Brigade and St John's Ambulance which was very rewarding. I love being a Grandma, music, crafts, the outdoors and animals - I have just started a new hobby of wild swimming with friends.
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 Kings Park Care Home
Barchester's BIG Quiz 2024!
Residents and staff all gathered in the lounge recently for the most epic event of the year...
BARCHESTER'S BIG QUIZ!
Residents came together united with one common goal - to beat the competition!
Linking in for this live event, were over 250 other Barchester homes & hospitals, who all pitted against one another to come out on top as the overall team champions.
We did really well and managed to get 28 out of 30 correct answers, which have now been submitted.
Now we all wait with baited breath as we learn how we did overall.
Having enjoyed this event so much, we will be planning our own quiz night very shortly for friends and families to come along and join in with - As soon as we have a date we will let you all know!
WELL DONE TEAM KINGS PARK! What a wonderful afternoon we have had.
Fraser Plays Guitar
We recently welcomed the fabulous Fraser to Kings Park recently...
Fraser was eagerly met by all the home's residents up in our Memory Lane lounge, where he played the most wonderful guitar, causing a lot of singing and dancing in the process!
What a wonderful way to to while away an afternoon - Thank you, Fraser and we hope to see you again very soon!
Kings Park Celebrates 2024!
The Scottish may do Hogmanay, but they ain't got nothing on us...
Everyone gathered in our foyer recently, as we rang in the new year (albeit, slightly early, as we counted down to midday instead), as we held our now annual new year celebration, full of music, dancing, laughter and LOTS of fun!
The residents were in a joyous mood as they welcomed in 2024.
What did you do for new year?
Here at Kings Park, we truly 'Celebrated Life' (our Barchester Healthcare motto)
Whatever you got up to, we hope it was as good as ours was!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
NEW YEAR WISHES
As 2023 comes to an end,
From our home to yours, we wish to send,
Health & prosperity for the year to come,
Here's hoping it's filled with giggles and fun,
Go make some memories to last you a while,
And do this with loved ones who make you smile.
Hold close all those folks that you value the most,
A new year to come as we clink glasses and toast.
May this new year be full of joy and laughter,
Blessings to you and yours ever after.
We open the door to a new year beyond,
And spend this time with those who you're fond.
May 2024 shine and be bright,
And may it be the year that your dreams all take flight!
HAPPY NEW YEAR from all at Kings Park!
Swinging Sinatra
Residents were delighted to recently welcome the fabulous Swinging Sinatra to their home...
Everyone gathered up in our Memory Lane lounge for an afternoon of wonderful music and LOTS & LOTS of dancing along to this truly brilliant entertainer!
Almost everyone was up and dancing and singing along, having the very best time.
Thank you Swinging Sinatra - We very much look forward to another visit from you very soon!
Festive Pets Winner...
We recently hosted the Kings Park Festive pets competition, where we asked you to send in pictures of all your pets looking extra Christmassy...
We are now very excited to announce our winner, which was chosen by all the residents here at Kings Park who all voted for their favourites.
This year the Kings Park Festive Pet 2023 goes to: - [DRUM ROLE PLEASE!]
JENSON - THE GOLDEN RETRIEVER!!!!
Huge congratulations, Jenson, who is owned by Glen.
Well done to you both!
Jenson loves his new teddy bear that he won and Glen & family are very pleased with their festive goodies too.
Huge thanks to everyone who entered, The residents have LOVED seeing all your wonderful pictures here in the home and it has certainly put a lot of smiles on faces in the run up to Christmas.
Upcoming events
Advance Care Planning in Care Homes and the Community 25th April 2pm
Join Sarah Jenkins and Jessica Rodari from Pennys Hill Practice for an informative session on Advance Care Planning. Free to attend~Book your place now
The Jurassic Coast by Boat - Illustrative Talk by Steve Belasco 1st May 10.30am
Join Steve, former frontline photographer, turned marine photographer and sailor, for a stunning photographic cruise along England’s only natural World Heritage Site.
VE DAY 80TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION ~ 8th MAY 4pm
Join us for a traditional street party! Enjoy live entertainment from Amanda Parsons, a delicious buffet and raffle draw. Booking required by 1st May ~ £5 per person
Dementia Awareness Talk ~ 22nd May 11am-12pm
Join Leon Smith, for an engaging talk on living well with dementia. Explore the value of life history, the seven domains of well-being, advice on reducing distress. Q&A
Lester Aldridge Legal Clinic - 4th Friday Bi-Monthly 2-4pm
Meet Olivia Singer at her monthly drop-in session, for a non-obligation, free conversation on Tax, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Wills & Probate and more! May/July/Sept
Community Café ~ 1st Thursday of Every Month 10.30am-12pm
Join us for a morning of conversation with delicious refreshments included. There is always a warm welcome to all, this is a free event.
Don't Dine Alone - Every Friday 12.30pm - 2pm
Call our friendly team for further information 01202 863630 - Booking required
The Creative Happiness Club with Eleanor Green
Every Monday* 2pm-4pm (*Excl the 2nd Mon of the month) A welcoming social group where you can enjoy all things creative, games, puzzles and more everyone is welcome!
