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
A Seasonal Floral Gift!
What an incredible gift we received recently from our friends over at Ferndown Sainsbury's!
After a phone call from the store saying they have some flowers (a day over their sell by date) for us, our Admin Assistant, Jacqui went across to collect them, only to find two trolley loads of flowers waiting for collection!
Claudia, our Activities Lead was quick to respond with some seasonal crafting sessions, helping all the residents make some pumpkin displays to place around our home, with lots of the flowers still looking gorgeous.
What a wonderful job they have done!
THANK YOU Sainsbury's for your kindness and generosity - You have made a lot of our residents smile with your wonderful gift!
Poppy Season...
With the poppy appeal now well under way, our residents were busy doing their bit to ensure everyone in the home 'Remembered' those who fought in battles past...
Pictured is the lovely Audrey, who took it upon herself to do a bit of Remembrance colouring and has don a wonderful job!
Royal British Legion Club Ferndown have kindly left us some poppies for anyone who wishes to buy a poppy and donate to their annual Poppy Appeal on our reception desk.
Don't forget to pop in and get one and WEAR YOUR POPPY WITH PRIDE!
'Happy' Halloween
It might be Halloween, but here at Kings Park our residents are steering clear of the scary stuff and in its place decided upon something a little more cheerful...
Residents gathered up on our Memory Lane floor, set about creating some 'Happy' Halloween bunting, with cheerful ghosts and ghouls - No scares or tricks here this Halloween season!
What a lovely job they have all done with they creativity!
So whatever you are getting up to this Halloween, take a leaf out of our book and steer clear of the scares and put the 'Happy' into Halloween instead.
Accordion Andy...
We were delighted to welcome the fabulous Andy into our home recently, who came along with his accordion...
Residents all gathered together up on our Memory Lane community, where they clapped and sang along to lots of well known classic tunes from yesteryear, which got our residents chatting and smiling as they reminisced together.
Andy very kindly popped into some of the residents rooms who were unable to join us in the main lounge, where they were able to enjoy their own personal serenade, spreading much joy in our home as a result.
Thank you Andy for your sharing your amazing talent and for showing all our residents so much kindness and compassion through your musical gift!
Oomph! Exercise Class
Residents here at Kings Park love to be able to have access to regular exercise...
So recently we logged into the fabulous on demand system called Oomph, where we have access to a multitude of different activities, music, exercise classes and much, much more!
There was an great turn out in our ground floor lounge for this and residents really got stuck in to their morning workout, helping them all to stay fitter and stronger for longer.
Well done Kings Parkers for your amazing efforts and THANK YOU to Oomph for the wonderful session.
Floral Delight!
Our lovely ladies here at Kings Park, recently spent a delightful afternoon together...
The aim was for them to collectively create a beautiful, floral display to showcase in our reception area, in order to welcome everyone into our home.
My goodness, what a truly wonderful job they have done!
Each person took it in turns to add to the display, making it a real team effort.
An afternoon very well spent - WELL DONE LADIES!
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!
