Activities at Seaview House Care Home
Our Activities Coordinators are constantly striving to mentally and physically stimulate those we support by organising group and individual activities for anyone and everyone to participate in. There are exercise classes and a walking group, regular outings in the minibus to nearby places of interest including local concerts, as well as weekly visits from a PAT dog, and regular visits from musicians and entertainers, as well as church services which are held twice a month. We also host a weekly social event in which we encourage residents from the whole home to socialise together.
Activities are one of the most important aspects of a care home, so it is essential that our team are dedicated to ensuring that residents are entertained, and that life at Seaview is fun and active.
Mandy Wilson
Mandy has worked for Barchester since 1998. At first as a carer and then in 2004 as the activities coordinator for Seaview. She is passionate about helping people who live at Seaview get the very best out of their day and actively promotes the resident’s monthly committee.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
Read our brochure
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 Seaview House Care Home
World Chocolate Day
It was celebrated as always in Seaview with lots and lots and lots of Chocolate!! The Chocolate trolley was filled with everyone’s favourite chocolate after Activities coordinator Mandy had found out who liked what so that when the trolley came round everyone’s favourite Chocolate was available. Then it was chocolate themed bingo followed by Tea & Chocolate cakes! The residents were delighted getting some of what they like with a Twix being the most popular.
Midlothian Ponies
After a break of 3 years due to covid the Therapy Ponies Scotland returned to Seaview to see us with Wilson & Flicker. It was great to see them back as it is pet therapy at its best. Elaine & Paul had travelled up from Midlothian with the ponies and everyone was delighted to see them back. They even visited residents in their rooms and the smile on everyone’s faces said it all. Some said it reminded them of trips on ponies when they were little.
Inside Wall's icecream
Residents across our homes had a fantastic time during a special live virtual event in celebration on National Ice Cream Day. Wall’s team took us on a great journey through history, sharing fascinating details about the brand since its launch in 1922. We learned about major innovations such as the introduction of Mr Whippy, Cornetto, Viennetta, Twister, and Carte d'Or.
Residents were treated to a singalong to Cornetto classic ads, an interactive quiz about fun Wall’s facts and best-of-all, an ice-cream tasting session. It was a delightful experience for everyone, especially our ice-cream lovers.
Dogs Trust
Residents across our homes had a fantastic time during a special live virtual event, led by Jennifer and Emily from Dogs Trust, the UK's largest dog welfare charity. Jennifer and Emily took us on a journey to discover the rich history of Dogs Trust and their facilities.
Using captivating video and photo footage, our residents were able to explore rehoming centres and learn more about the highest level of welfare offered there. It was a delightful experience for everyone, especially our dog lovers.
Dot and the Ruby Sneakers
We welcomed back Theatre Presto from Edinburgh with an amazing show with brilliant 1 liners. Everyone is so delighted when they visit Seaview and it left the residents full of fun and chatting about the performance the rest of the day. Everyone can’t wait until they return for the Christmas Show.
Individual Fun
Not everyone likes group activities so we like to be varied at Seaview and we meet residents needs and give them what makes them happy. It could be reminiscing with old Broons books, doing Puzzles or even just chatting. We have had several individual sessions this month.
Upcoming events
November
The leaves are falling, November is calling and we have a lot of exciting things planned and hope you can join us - all welcome.
Countdown to Christmas
Counting down the days to Christmas with a fun filled month ahead - all welcome.
Merry Christmas!
