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
Pampers on a cold day!
Residents enjoyed fresh manicures today without having to go out in the cold!
Boules competition at Kings Park
Residents thoroughly enjoyed a bit of friendly competition playing boules with a glass of wine, a very well received bit of entertainment with some light exercise thrown in for good measure. A wonderful activity for cold damp days.
Music and movement with Pippa
Kings Park residents welcome the wonderful energetic Pippa weekly to run a movement and music session which is always so well attended and is so valuable to enrich the lives of our residents and encourage gentle and enjoyable exercise for all to join in and enjoy the benefits of.
Swinging Sinatra entertains residents at Kings Park
Residents were entertained immensely by our regular Frank Sinatra tribute Swinging Sinatra. A wonderful turnout of residents and family members were taken on a musical journey back in time to enjoy a wonderful afternoon of musical entertainment.
Celebrating Christmas at Kings Park 2024
On Friday 20th December we welcomed the very talented Bee Chumley to Kings Park to perform her rendition of many Christmas favourite songs, the residents were truly thrilled to sing along and get up dancing to their favourite numbers. The Prosecco and Sherry flowed along with the nibbles and all enjoyed the coming together of so many of the homes residents and staff to join in such a joyful occasion. Jenna May Senior General Manager thanked Bee for attending and for the residents for giving her such a wonderful and enthusiastic Kings Park welcome by participating so well in the event.
Visit from the year 4 children at Ferndown First School to sing Christmas songs
Residents thoroughly enjoyed the visit we had from the year 4 pupils of Ferndown First School, it was a full house in the café area to welcome them into our beautiful home on Wednesday 18th December.
With great anticipation, residents sat and listened to them perform eight wonderful songs, all Christmas themed, plus an encore!
Many residents joined in the singing and actions accompanying the songs and were applauding loudly after each performance.
Gerry our resident ambassador gave a wonderful thank you speech at the end to thank the children and staff for attending and bringing so much joy and Christmas cheer with them to the home and in their performances.
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!
