Activities at The Cedars Bourne Care Home

Residents and guests at The Cedars Care Home in Bourne enjoyed an afternoon of Christmas Cheer to kick off the festive season with a musical performance of ‘A Christmas Carol’ by theatre company North East Producers. Residents and their guests were entertained by the comedic performance, and sang, clapped and danced along to the songs, including ‘Money, Money, Money’, ‘White Christmas’ and ‘The Love We Found’.

Residents and staff really enjoyed their annual Halloween Party. We had a lot of fun playing Ghost Blitz and holding a Halloween themed quiz with chocolate prizes for the correct answers, to themed music and spooky cupcakes prepared by our wonderful head chef Richard. Janet Hawker was thrilled to present the winner of the staff costume competition to carer Freya Nightingale, who wowed everyone with her light up batterina costume. We hope she enjoyed her bottle of rose prosecco!

Squibs, Crackers, Rockets, Goblin-barkers and Thunderclaps!

We had a wonderfully sparkling fireworks night this year. With jacket potatoes, hot dogs, hot chocolate and mulled wine; and with a first rate view from our cosy lounge, we shared a cracking evening with friends and family. It was wonderful to see so many people come and join in the seasonal fun. You can watch the display on our Facebook page @BarchesterCedarsBourne

This afternoon we took a trip to Springfield's Shopping Outlet and Festival Gardens in Spalding. We love a minibus trip, but it's extra special with all the beautiful Christmas lights! Whilst Jo and Joan explored the shops, and Chris spent some time with his wonderful wife; Elizabeth asked to escape to the gardens where we spent some time exploring. Then we all met up for delicious cakes and drinks before heading home. It was brilliant!

The Cedars Care Home in Bourne commemorated Remembrance Day on Sunday 12 November.  They joined the rest of the United Kingdom in holding a two-minute silence at 11am.

As well as marking Remembrance Day by wearing poppies and laying a wreath at the Bourne Town memorial Service, residents took part in therapeutic activities over a four day celebration.

We all really enjoy using our creative skills; so here at The Cedars we incorporate lots of different arts and crafts throughout the month. From streamed drawing classes from our creative partners at Oomph on Demand through to flower arranging, abstract painting, knitting and sewing groups; we are always busy creating something beautiful.

We are very lucky to have such talented residents living with us, who are willing to share their skills. This month, our resident Ellen McLoughlin, taught us some Irish dancing this month. She told us that performed as a young girl before continuing the tradition by teaching her pupils to dance for school assemblies. We were very happy that we were able to sit down for this as the footwork was very quick!