Activities at Southerndown Care Home
Our specialist activities staff are committed to organising a mix of activities and events for residents and the local community to get involved in, including trips out to local places of interest in our minibus and visits from entertainers and musicians. It is important to us that each individual who we support can get as much from these as possible, so we try our best to arrange activities that reflect their interests and capabilities as best as possible, and encourage them to participate in any way they can. We also encourage relatives to join with activities and events as often as they can.
Stacey Davies
I have worked at Southerndown since 2013. I enjoy providing various activities for our residents with the team, such as gardening groups, trips out in the mini bus around the Cotswolds, quiz days and entertainment performances. Amongst the many things we enjoy doing, part of my role within the home is to ensure all residents are provided the purpose in life to fulfil day to day stimulation, whether that be together, or creating individual activity to those that prefer.
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 Southerndown Care Home
A Musical afternoon
Southerndown buzzed with delight at Alan the saxophonist visit filled the air with melodies, The joy of the music prompted spontaneous busts of singing, dancing and laughter throughout the room.
The whole afternoon was truly wonderful and brought back so many memories of days gone by.
Music Therapy
Kiddley Diveys music therapy session brought a bust of energy into the home. Residents and staff eagerly participated, especially when there were drums involved. The Lively session led by Yvette used the powerful connection between music and emotions allowing the resident to express themselves through music. We really do enjoy our monthly music therapy visits, and are already looking forward to the next one.
Decoupage workshop
Residents all gathered for a delightful decoupage workshop led by our activities coordinator Cathy, surrounded by vibrant paper and glue the workshop became a decorative haven. Cathy’s enthusiasm for arts and crafts filled everyone with enthusiasm transforming ordinary objects into personalised works of art.
Supporting our local community
We recently presented The Chippy Larder with a cheque for £175 to help them continue support in our local community. This was raised by Southerndown staff who completed a 10k sponsored walk. The Chippy Larder are a secular and non – judgemental service provider whose aim is to alleviate poverty in Chipping Norton and the surrounding areas
We visited their ‘pop up’ hub in the Guildhall and met with Rizvana and other wonderful volunteers, who were busy setting up the larder for that afternoon.
A Magical Visit to Blenheim Place
Visiting Blenheim palace during the festive period when its adorned in the Sleeping Beauty Theme is such an enchanting experience.
The grandeur of the palace, combined with the magical ambience created by the themed decorations transported us into a fairy tale world for Christmas. We always thoroughly enjoy the palace, especially at Christmas and we are so lucky its right on our door step.
A Visit to Warwickshire Christmas Tree Farm
We had our first festive mini bus trip this week to pick up a Christmas tree for our courtyard kindly discounted to us by Warwickshire Christmas Tree Farm. Thanks guys !!!
We enjoyed spending time at the farm, and I don’t think we have ever see so many Christmas trees.
We are currently decorating our courtyard for Christmas and we can’t wait to show you all the finished result!
To find out more about life at our home please call: 01608644129
Upcoming events
Cocktails and Canapes
You’re cordially invited to our Cocktails & Canapes Party on Wednesday 22nd May from 2pm. Join us in our beautiful garden and enjoy the refreshments on offer all afternoon.
Community Dementia Cafe
Join us for the launch of our new Dementia Cafe on Tuesday 11th June and meet with friends over light refreshments, and enjoy the variety of activities and entertainment
Professional Breakfast
We are inviting all Emergency Services and Blue Light Holders to breakfast on Wednesday 12th June 2024 from 8:30am. Come and join us for complimentary food and hot drinks!
