Activities at South Chowdene Care Home
Our home is always full of life, and we can thank our wonderful Activities Coordinators for this. Dedication to creating a unique and interesting activities programme is what sets us apart from other homes. We always take into consideration that some people would prefer to pursue their own interests, which is why our team strive to incorporative activities that cater to a wide range of tastes and hobbies. Our trips out are always fun and exciting as well, and residents are guaranteed to return with stories to tell their loved ones!
Niki Powell
I arrange meaningful activities for all of our residents based on their likes and interests. I love sharing fun times with our residents, their families and with staff. I thoroughly enjoy chatting with residents about their hobbies/interests as well as reminiscing in small groups.
Our activities extend beyond the home with trips to places of interest, places residents have enjoyed throughout their lives eg. Seaside, parks, garden centers, as well as craft/ art workshops at libraries and general interest talks around the area.
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 South Chowdene Care Home
Go Carolling Day
Happy ‘Go Carolling Day’!
Well, we have been Carolling for quite a while in preparation for the day starting with ‘Carols by Candlelight’ when families and friends joined us for broth and mince pies and traditional carols sung by candlelight.
We then had the privilege of being invited to Larkspur Community Primary School Carol service where Resident Ambassador Edna Scurfield gave out cards we had made for penpals from the school and we really enjoyed singing along to carols and Christmas songs with the children and parents.
On Go Carolling day itself, we joined many others virtually for the ‘Together with Music’ Intergenerational Carol karaoke and then had the huge pleasure of welcoming Year 4 from Kells Lane Primary School who sang beautifully and had us all entranced.
Long service celebrated
Second Chef, Michelle received her 10 year service award this month. Michelle started at South Chowdene as a Care Assistant and migrated over to the kitchen as Kitchen Assistant.
After many years we eventually persuaded Michelle that she was more than capable of being the Second Chef after stepping into the role for a temporary period. We wouldn't be without Michelle, she certainly comes out with some corkers that keep us entertained and giggling
'Tis the season to be jolly
South Chowdene got in the Christmas spirit at the Christmas Party for residents. The homes Christmas party was in full swing with Dave Brewis entertaining, visitors and staff singing and dancing along with the residents. There was a bar attended by the Elf and residents enjoyed a feast of festive foods and reminisced around food they had prepared for Christmas festivities in the past.
General Manager, Kelly Angus said: “Christmas really is the most wonderful time of the year and our fantastic residents love to get festive so we’ve pulled out all the stops. It is so lovely to see them all getting into the Christmas spirit, it’s definitely my favourite time of year.”
Art Diamonds Christmas party
Edna and Maureen really loved being part of the Art Diamonds Christmas party held at Gateshead Central Library. It was great to meet fellow creators who meet regularly in groups whereas Art Diamonds visit at the home for special events.
We were met by a ‘Christmas Cracker’ and given a welcome drink on arrival. Once seated, we got started on the Christmas Movie Quiz after which we made Christmas pom-poms and decorated the hall with them. Refreshments were absolutely amazing and fuelled some very funny balloon modelling followed by some highly creative magic tricks.
Local brass band brings carol joy!
Staff and residents at South Chowdene got in the Christmas spirit by inviting the youngsters of Gateshead Junior Brass Band to come and play festive favourites for us. The band was led by Dave who is the regular player / conductor of the Gateshead Junior Brass Band and Grace with her heavenly voice also sang ‘Walking in the air’.
Community friends also visited us and very much enjoyed singing along to the carols and just taking in the dulcet sounds which created a beautiful atmosphere.
A Christmas Carol
Across our homes we’ve had the most wonderful time celebrating the festive season with a special screening of 2020’s OLD VIC: IN CAMERA – A Christmas Carol.
This beautifully staged production brought the magic of Dickens’ classic tale right into our homes. A huge thank you to The Old Vic theatre for sharing this incredible performance with us. It was a truly wonderful experience.
Upcoming events
Countdown to Christmas
Counting down the days to Christmas with a fun filled month ahead and we extend a warm invitation for you to join us as we get into the festive spirit. Merry Christmas!
January
Hello January! We have lots of exciting things planned throughout January and we hope you can join us.
Coffee Morning - last Tuesday of the month
We extend a warm invitation for families, friends and neighbours to join us at our monthly coffee morning, last Tuesday of the month from 10.30 am.
Could you be a Volunteer?
Do you have spare time? Could you make a difference to someone's day to day activities? We'd love to hear from you.
Calling all Emergency Services - Take a break on us!
Calling all professionals - come and take a break on us! There may be a cake or two available...
