Activities at The Cedars Bourne Care Home

Residents and staff from The Cedars Care Home in Bourne were in for a treat with a live performance of Oliver by local thespians Northeast Productions (oh no they didn’t- oh yes, they did!)

Residents from the home were laughing, singing and dancing along to the musical adaptation of Dicken’s classic, as they enjoyed the timeless tale full of twists, fun, laughter and adventures

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. 

Staff, residents, relatives and the local community came together at The Cedars to enjoy a wonderful Christmas Fete. There were all kinds of stalls on offer manned by volunteers, as well as lots of local stall holders. There were delicious handmade fudges, chutneys made with vegetables from the home’s sensory garden, lovely homemade cards, beeswax candles, suncatchers: the list goes on!

The team at The Cedars Care Home would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who either manned a stall, donated a raffle prize or who came along to support the home.  There was a fantastic atmosphere and in total the home raised over £300 for the resident’s fund, which is brilliant.
 

A housekeeper at The Cedars  has received a prestigious twenty-five Year Service Award in celebration of working at the home for twenty-five years. Kate Sandall started at The Cedars in November 1999 and has worked with residents and their relatives to ensure that their needs have been met over the years.

Rebecca Aldred, Senior General Manager said: “We’re delighted to be celebrating twenty-five years of loyal service with Kate. She has demonstrated her dedication and loyalty to this home and its residents year after year. I speak for all of us here at The Cedars Care Home when I say that I’m looking forward to many more years of working with Kate!”
 

Staff and residents across our homes were treated to an interactive virtual Christmas-inspired table decorating masterclass, courtesy of talented master florist, Kathryn Delve.  

Kathryn is an independent florist based in Somerset, she specialises in creating unique wedding and event flowers.  She takes much of her inspiration for her displays from the beautiful scenery that surrounds her home and the changing seasons and colours.

During the workshop, residents were invited to join Kathryn to make beautiful Christmas-themed table decorations. 
 

We began our commemoration for Remembrance Weekend with a live performance from local vocalist Nikki Downes. Nikki is a resident favourite, and entertained us with all of our old wartime favourites including ‘The Lambeth Walk' and 'Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree'. Residents, staff and guests sang along to the upbeat music, and took a moment of reflection to 'The White Cliffs of Dover' and 'They'll Always Be An England'. Joan said 'it was a lovely sing-- song'; and Marjorie said what a wonderful voice Nikki has.

On Sunday, Dr Michael McGregor laid a wreath on our behalf of at the Bourne Memorial Gardens annual Service of Remembrance this year. Romy described the service as beautiful and moving; and Dr McGregor did us all proud with his dignity and poise. It was wonderful to see so many people attend. Thank you for making us such a part of Bourne’s’ wonderful community.