Activities
The Cheriton provides a relaxed, happy and informal atmosphere. We take an interactive and holistic approach to activities and aim to give stimulation either collectively or individually to each of our residents, by way of encouraging them to participate in the following activities:
- Art, drawing and painting
- Knitting and other crafts
- Creative arts such as model making
- Flower arranging and summer planting
- Bingo, card games, puzzles and word games
- Reminiscence therapy
- Cookery
- Trips out to the countryside for picnics and sightseeing in our mini buses
- Outside entertainers and trips to local theatre
- A mobile library service is also provided
- Holy Communion takes place once a month
We also like to organise seasonal events such as Christmas parties, Easter bonnet competition and garden fetes where residents, their relatives and visitors, and staff can all interact and participate as much as they like.
Activities at The Cheriton
We have a full and active schedule with various activities available every day. Please see below for our most recent activity plan
Local and community history month
Most of the activities this month are relevant to Local and Community history. We also have some historically relevant trips planned so enjoy…..
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Tues 3rd May 
2.30pm: ‘A Trip Down Memory Lane’ sing along with Mike Abott. |
Weds 4th May 
Pm: Wartime reminiscence. As discussed in our last meeting Amy will be visiting you individually to write your personal accounts of the wartime to go into our ‘Wartime Reminiscence Book’. |
Thurs 5th May 
11am: Knitter-Natter group in the downstairs day room. Also arranged in our last meeting, if you would like to attend get yourself to the downstairs day room for 11am or inform Amy or Rachel before hand. 2.30pm: Cinco de Mayo celebrations (see poster on notice board). |
Fri 6th May 
2.30pm: History Quiz. |
Sun 8th May 
12.30pm-16.30pm: VE Day celebrations (see poster on notice board). |
Mon 9th May 
One on ones, daily papers, walks etc. Any requests? |
Tues 10th May 
11am leave: A trip to the Steam Railway Museum. Please let Amy or Rachel know in advance if you would like to attend. |
Weds 11th May 
2.30pm: War time reminiscence group (as suggested in our resident’s meeting). |
Thurs 12th May 
11am: Knitter-natter group. P.m: Wartime reminiscence. Rachel will continue individual visits to write your personal accounts of the wartime to go into our ‘Wartime Reminiscence Book’. |
Mon 16th May 
One on ones, walks, individual games etc. |
Tues 17th May 
P.m: Amy and Rachel will be taking pairs out to Town Gardens, co-op supermarket etc. |
Weds 18th May 
2.30pm: Music from Okay Reunited skiffle group. |
Thurs 19th may
11am: Knitter-natter group in the downstairs lounge. 11am: Trip to Lydiard House and gardens. (An admission fee of £4 per person is required, also bare in mind pocket money for the gift shop). |
Fri 20th May 
Wartime reminiscence. Last chance to write your personal accounts of the wartime to go into our ‘Wartime Reminiscence Book’. |
Mon 23rd May 
One on ones, walks, individual games etc. |
Tues 24th May 
2.30pm: Live music from the 50s and 60s by Julie Rogers (AKA Smarty Pants the clown). |
Weds 25th May 
11am: Monthly coffee morning in the downstairs lounge. 2.30pm: Group games. |
Thurs 26th May 
11am: knitter-natter group in the downstairs lounge. 2pm: History Tour. |
Fri 27th May 
2.30pm: Residents and relatives meeting. |
Hairdressing
A hairdresser visits the nursing home every Tuesday and Friday when residents can indulge in some pampering and have their hair cut, set or permed at a reasonable cost.
