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
Employee of the Month - April 2021
Congratulations Fernando for being nominated by residents and colleagues at Southerndown as 'Employee of the Month'.
We all feel you have gone 'above & beyond' and wish to thank you for your continued commitment to bringing a smile to our faces. Well done from all at Southerndown; enjoy your gifts.
Virtual Tour - Five Sisters Zoo
As part of Barchester’s Life Enrichment Programme, team members and residents at Southerndown Care Home enjoyed an exciting virtual talk, generously hosted by Five Sisters Zoo
Our residents thoroughly enjoyed meeting all the animals. They had the opportunity to explore and learn more about animal life at the zoo, and the important conservation, rescue and education work carried out at the grounds of the zoo.
Five Sisters Zoo was officially established in 2005 with just a small collection of rabbits, guinea pigs, goats, and pigs. Since then the zoo has grown into an exciting collection of over 160 different animal species from all around the world.
One of the zoo’s many important initiatives is to provide permanent homes for rescued bears, lions and animals that have been part of travelling circuses or other establishments.
Lucy Tomlinson, Resident Experience Manager for Barchester Healthcare, commented: “Our varied life enrichment programme keeps the residents active, and provides a daily choice of engaging physical, mental and spiritual activities tailored to the residents’ interests and abilities.”
Our residents absolutely loved the lions and amazing bears!
Cyclethon Challenge Complete!
Southerndown Cyclethon Team Challenge - We've done it! 124 miles in 5-weeks.
Our residents and staff celebrated in style yesterday with champagne and the presentation of collective awards and trophies to all those involved. We have so enjoyed pushing ourselves to reach the end goal, and have been overwhelmed by the wonderful community spirit our challenge has generated in aid of young carers across Oxfordshire Be Free Young Carers
Our residents can now sit back as they watch and encourage John our Team Leader and Dementia Champion as he prepares for his personal challenge and the final leg of this intergenerational Cyclethon.
John will be 'road' cycling the whole route on ‘The Longest Day’ 21st June 2021. Starting from Southerndown care home in Chipping Norton he will cycle the route, from home to home to achieve the full 124 miles in 1-day! To find out more and get involved please visit https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/Team/Barchester Every penny raised goes directly to the Be Free Young Carers charity.
Did you know? “At least 2 children in every class in Oxfordshire are young carers COVID-19 is affecting the wellbeing of young carers disrupted education and child development. Be Free Young Carers is continuing to support young carers and families during this time. You can help these young people have a chance to be children, relax, make friends and have fun away from the pressures of their caring roles, away from the anxiety and stress so many feel. We are currently the only organisation in Oxfordshire that offers this support.” https://befreeyc.org.uk/
Virtual Tour Sea Life London Aquarium
On Tuesday 20th April our residents gathered together in the lounges to get up close a personal with our underwater friends. We were treated to a virtual tour of the wonderful underwater world of SEA LIFE London Aquarium, hosted by Senior Curator, James Wright and his expert team.
The SEA LIFE London Aquarium is home to more than 300 species and 4,000 creatures, including Gentoo Penguins, Sea Turtles and Seahorses, which are cared for by its dedicated team of 15 Aquarists. The shark tank alone is one million litres in volume and six metres deep and is home to five species of sharks – Sand Tigers called Bungle and Zippy, a Grey Reef Shark, Nurse Sharks, Tawny Nurse Shark and a shiver of Black Tip Reef Sharks as well as a Bowmouth Guitarfish called Betty.
Our residents couldn't decide which they found more fascinating, the Penguins or the Sharks it was an amazing tour and talk. Big THANK YOU to the team for setting up such a fabulous afternoon of underwater adventures SEA LIFE London Aquarium™
Catching Up and Catching Rays
The weather's getting better, and garden walks are on the agenda. Today our residents enjoyed a stroll and chat in the sun, checking on our potted plants and catching a few wonderful rays.
Cyclethon Team Arrives At Middletown Grange
Yesterday the team virtually arrived at Middletown Grange Care Home after completing 34 miles on their foot pedal cycles from Hempton Field care home in Chinnor.
We were invited to join the residents of Middletown for a virtual tea party and 'All about Oxfordshire' quiz! It was such a lovely afternoon of happiness, smiles and laughter between residents across the zoom screens.
The overall winners were... Southerndown although we all feel like winners being able to get together in support of the fabulous charity Be Free Young Carers
We'd like to send a big 'thank you' to everyone who has donated and for spurring the team on. We have 16 miles to go to complete the overall challenge of a total '124 miles' by next Wednesday, arriving back at Southerndown on 21st April just in time to celebrate the Queen’s birthday with a 'Street Party' themed event.
Upcoming events
Southerndown Christmas Performance
Join us on Monday 23rd December at 2pm for an exclusive Christmas Choir Performance lead by our residents of Southerndown Care Home.
Santa's Coming To Town
Join us on Christmas Eve for a final get together, with music and party food with the man himself ahead of the big day.
Countdown to Christmas
Take a look at all of the wonderful festive events and activities throughout December. Please feel free to join our celebrations. Contacts us for more information.
