Activities at Snowdrop Place Care Home

Many of the residents at Snowdrop Place care home have a knack of telling a great story or two, and National Storytelling Week is a perfect opportunity to experience the joy of storytelling.

Storytelling is one of the oldest art forms in the world so, to help keep the custom alive, we invited the local preschool & senior school over to share their favourite stories. The children from Deerpark Senior School paired up with residents and read their favourite books & listened to the tales told by the residents. Meanwhile the Pavilion Pirate Preschool children found a buddy within the home to read to them.
 

Residents at Snowdrop Place in Hedge End celebrated International Flower Day which took place on January 19th.

International Flower Day promotes the psychological boost that flowers can give to people. From growing and nurturing plants and flowers, to gifting flowers to show love and appreciation, and sometimes just the simple act of admiring their beauty – flowers have the power to make someone’s day.

Residents took part in flower-based activities throughout the day including flower arranging which was led by Audrey, one of the residents at Snowdrop Place, who has nearly 70 years' floristry experience. Audrey guided the group through how to create the perfect arrangement. Starting by soaking their oasis, adding in foliage, then carefully selecting the right flowers, all the residents were very happy with their finished products. Their collective knowledge about flowers gained from years of gardening experience was very impressive.

Monika Zytowiecka, General Manager at Snowdrop Place, said: “Our residents love everything to do with flowers! They all had a wonderful time flower arranging with Audrey. Our garden is a much loved space, residents really enjoy looking after the plants and flowers and watching them grow and change through the seasons. We don’t have many flowers to tend outside at the moment but the residents have enjoyed watching the spring buds make an appearance, especially our snowdrops.”

Staff and residents at Barchester’s Snowdrop Place care home in Hedge End celebrated National Activity Providers & Professionals Week, which took place from January 22-26. Residents and staff wanted to thank the wonderful activities team at the home, whose hard work and dedication make a real difference to the lives of the residents living there.

National Activity Providers & Professionals Week is an annual event to support activity professionals and thank them for all the many different varied activities they provide to residents and patients. Each and every member of the team at Snowdrop Place offers unique, tailored activities and entertainment to the residents every single day. They always go above and beyond their role and for this everyone at the home is truly grateful.

As part of the celebrations, activities staff were treated to delicious cake and gifted with beautiful bouquets of flowers.

Monika Zytowiecka, General Manager, said: “It is so wonderful to be able to celebrate National Activities Providers & Professionals Week and thank our fantastic activities teams for all their hard work by organising something for them for a change!”

Iris, a resident at Snowdrop Place, commented: “We’ve all had such a lovely time today, it really is a joy to be able to thank our wonderful activities coordinators for all that they do. They really make such a difference each and every day.”

Barchester Healthcare Snowdrop Place is delighted to announce its sponsorship of Eastleigh Football Club! Today Fiona Kinsman Home Services Advisor met with Nicole Vickery to seal their partnership. We are excited to support local talent and contribute to the growth of the community through the power of sports. We look forward to a lasting partnership both on and off the field. So come on, let's cheer for Eastleigh FC! 

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Today generous donations from the local community were delivered to the Blue Cross Animal Rescue Centre.

These donations make a significant impact on the well-being of our furry friends. Your support ensures these animals receive proper care, love & medical attention.

Community involvement is a crucial aspect of our society, and it's heart warming to hear about people reaching out and inviting others to join in their activities. Recently, Fiona from Snowdrop Place Care Home - Barchester Healthcare was kindly invited to the Eastleigh Men's Shed to meet the guys and the work they do.

The Eastleigh Men's Shed is a community project that provides a space for men to come together and work on various projects, from carpentry to metalworking. The project is designed to tackle social isolation and loneliness in men and promote mental and physical well-being.

Fiona's visit to the Eastleigh Men's Shed was an excellent opportunity to learn more about the project and their work. She got to meet the guys and see the different projects they were working on, from making birdhouses to repairing old bicycles. She was amazed by the skills and creativity of the men and their dedication to the project.

Community involvement is essential for the well-being of our society, especially for our retired citizens. It is a great way to tackle social isolation and loneliness amongst the elderly, who may feel disconnected from the community. It also allows different generations to come together, share experiences, and learn from one another.

Fiona's visit to the Eastleigh Men's Shed is an excellent example of how community involvement can positively impact society. It's heart warming to see people reaching out and inviting others to join in their activities, and we hope to see more of these initiatives in the future.