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
Everyone receives vaccine at The Cedars, Bourne
The Cedars in Bourne is celebrating all of our residents having received their first dose of the Covid-vaccine, giving everyone a sense of protection and optimism. Staff have also received vaccinations including Donna, our Head of Housekeeping, and Simon, from our Maintenance Team. Thank you to the team from the Hereward Practice for visiting us to provide our vaccinations.
Birthday Celebrations
Three residents celebrated birthdays on the same day. The ladies enjoyed the excitement of opening cards & presents, taking a guess on who they are from.
In the afternoon, they all received their own birthday cakes from our Head Chef, blowing out the candles after making a wish. All the team wished them a happy birthday.
Clay Modelling
During these cold wintry days, residents have been keeping their minds focused on preparations for Valentine’s Day.
Residents have been busy making clay love heart models and poking a hole through them to hang up as a decorations, some of which have words engraved into to represent the theme of Valentine’s Day. A fun and yet messy activity that they all got their hands stuck in to help.
Activities Pack
Staff at The Cedars have been putting together activity packs for any new residents coming into the home, something for them to entertain themselves with or engage with the team.
Activity ladies have found, when doing activities with individuals, they are a great way to start a conversation and get to know the residents' hobbies & interests, that way we can make sure they are fulfilled, enjoying activities to suit them and their needs.
Christmas Photos
Residents have been capturing the magic of Christmas with our photo booth and props.
Residents have been modelling in our Christmas photo booth, getting snapshots to keep for our scrapbook of memories. Even though these are tough times, we need to remind ourselves of all the fun times we have had. Keeping these memories to look back on to show we got through COVID-19, and it didn’t stop us from enjoying ourselves.
Everyone at The Cedars wishes you all a Happy Christmas and a safe New Year!
Christmas Decorations
Residents have been busy at The Cedars making centre pieces for the dining room tables to display through the Christmas period.
Following step-by-step instructions, the residents put these table decorations together. They worked as a team, giving each other guidance and tips.
Everyone enjoyed working on something different, whilst listening to Christmas carols and reminiscing what Christmas was like in their home.
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
