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.
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
Home present cheque to charity
South Chowdene recently presented Teams and Bensham Community Care with a cheque for £500 to help get their minibus back on the road.
The grant had been awarded by Barchester’s Charitable Foundation, a charity that helps older people and adults with a disability or mental health problems across England, Scotland and Wales by offering grants to help people connect or re-connect with others in their local community. The care home welcomed Christine and Michelle to a small gathering at the home’s regular Coffee Morning to receive the cheque and celebrate being awarded the grant.
Bingo Bonanza
Across the country our homes and hospitals came together to find out which care home or hospital had the best Bingo players as we teamed up for Barchester’s Bingo Bonanza.
Residents were treated to some exciting virtual games of Bingo as part of Barchester’ very own game show series.
Everyone who participate had a fantastic time and enjoyed some friendly competition.
Pancake Day
Staff and residents whipped up a whole vat of batter and joined in a pancake flipping competition with extremely mixed results. However, Fun and laughter was very much top of the agenda and everybody had a go. As residents recovered from their exertions, they watched [pancake races from various towns featuring contestants of various ages. Lynne Parkin, our fantastic chef, ensured everyone had their favourite pancake filling be it stewed apple, golden syrup or good old fashioned lemon and sugar.
Chinese New Year
Staff and residents at South Chowdene Care home in Low Fell welcomed in the Year of the Dragon with a day of celebrations and activities.
Inspired by Chinese culture and traditions, residents crafted their own dragons, one including the outline of a hand of each resident and member of staff in the home, so that everyone was included. A virtual Dragon Parade was shown and residents became the virtual judging panel for a Lion dance competition. Residents learnt all about the traditions and superstitions of Chinese New Year, Chef Michelle cooked up an oriental feast for lunch and residents enjoyed traditional Chinese snacks during the Chinese Quiz.
Bob Marley’s birthday
Celebrating Bob Marley’s birthday had South Chowdene residents learning about his musical success, politics, religion and The Caribbean. Residents really loved a virtual look around both land and ocean, saw snippets of concerts and recognised his songs as part of a very chilled Musical Bingo. We also had a taste of the Caribbean with local fruit juices.
Valentine's virtual event
Across our homes we had a fantastic time joining, Kathryn Delve, Master Florist, for a Valentine’s-inspired live virtual flower arranging demonstration. Kathryn shared brilliant and creative ways to decorate our tables with beautiful flowers that are sure to make your heart swoon!
Those participating in this virtual event put their skills to the test and followed along with some amazing creations of their own. Residents truly enjoyed the experience.
Upcoming events
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...
