Activities at The Cedars Bourne Care Home
Our activities team are great at building the activities programme around the likes and interests of the people we care for. Ensuring that our social events offer fun and adventure is part of the ethos of our home; it’s important that those we support can enjoy an active and social lifestyle. Of course, there will always be those who prefer peace and quiet, and in these instances, a cup of tea and a chat are always welcomed.
Helen Hudson
Hello. I’m Helen, the Activities Coordinator at The Cedars. I joined the team in 2021 and I have lots of skills that I can use to create an interesting and varied programme of activities, events and celebrations for residents to enjoy. I am a qualified holistic therapist and offer an holistic approach to activities in the home, I love creating new activities that our residents enjoy, taking residents out on day trips and promoting wellbeing through lots of different activities. When I am not at work I love playing my clarinet, crocheting and art - I use all of these in my role.
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 The Cedars Bourne Care Home
Memories of Mary Quant
Jo and other residents at The Cedars enjoyed a fascinating talk via Zoom by the V&A museum of Dundee. We saw items from their Mary Quant exhibition and heard about her life and contribution to the style of the 1960s. We laughed as we shared memories of our favourite outfits of that time, and recalled how we loved our bobbed hair, miniskirts and the music.
Easter Bonnet Competition
At The Cedars we hold our own in-house Easter bonnet competition every year. Jean, Anne and other residents decorated their own hats and enjoyed wearing them on the sunniest day of the year so far. The winner received an Easter hamper full of treats.
Enjoying dinner time
Dinner time at The Cedars is always a sociable part of the day. Jo and Anne love to catch up with friends over a delicious home-cooked meal, and have a laugh and a joke with our Chef and dining hosts.
Happy Birthday, Charles!
Charles was delighted to welcome one of the first indoor visitors at The Cedars since the visiting guidance changed. He was over the moon with a visit from a family member who came to wish him a happy birthday and brought a lovely basket full of Charles's favourite treats and cards from family and friends. This visit really did make his day.
A gift from Archie
Eight-year-old Archie from Bourne Abbey School delivered some delicious treats for residents at The Cedars in a random act of kindness. He knows of our home as his Great-grandmother used to live here. The Cedars' residents had a lovely time reading his letter and enjoying all his tasty cakes and biscuits. Thank you so much, Archie!
Peggy has a special visit from her great-niece
Peggy had an emotional and very welcome indoor visit from her great-niece Claire. They both shed tears of joy at seeing each other and holding hands again after so long. Peggy loves chatting to staff at The Cedars, including the Chef whose home cooking she loves, and being able to catch up on family news with Claire was really special for Peggy.
Upcoming events
Book Swap - Sat 23rd Nov
Do you love reading? Have you got surplus books and would like to swap? Join us at our Book Swap from 10.30 am
Bubbles and Baubles - Fri 29th Nov
Join us as we start our festive celebrations - Bubbles & Baubles - from 2.00 pm
Countdown to Christmas
Counting down to Christmas with a fun filled month ahead and we extend a warm invitation for you to join us - all welcome.
Photography Competition
Join in the fun and take part in our photography competiton.
Newsletter - october
Find out about the latest news and goings on from in and around the home, in our Autumn Newsletter - October edition.
Could you be a Volunteer?
We recognise the impact a Volunteer can make on the lives of our residents, do you have any spare time? For more information we'd love to hear from you.
Emergency Services - Take a break on us!
We extend a warm invitation to professionals in our local community to join us each week and take a break on us.
Looking for a place to host a meeting?
For more information why not pop in and see what Cedars Bourne can offer you.
Coffee Morning
Come and enjoy a morning of good company, refreshments and a slice of home made cake.
Don't Dine Alone - Every Monday
We know meal times can be lonely for older members of our community and we extend a warm invitation for them to join us for lunch - ** places are limited
