Minibus Trips

Our home has regular access to one of our four modern and well-equipped minibuses.  The professional drivers liaise with the Companionship Team and residents to understand their preferences and provide access through half-day or full-day trips, getting out and about to enjoy the local sights, often taking packed-lunches, snacks, hot coffee and tea.

A Great Way to Maintain Dignity & Independence

Getting out and about is a necessity for us all, both in terms of mental and physical health.

Popular with many residents, our home offers regular minibus outings into the surrounding area where a variety of trips are organised by our Companionship Team, providing the opportunity to visit and explore new places.

These trips are a great chance to get out and enjoy some of the wonderful places that the local area has to offer.

Building Friendships & Sharing Experiences

Minibus trips are a great way to connect with fellow residents, building friendships over shared experiences and adventures.

Whether it’s a trip to the local pub, a visit to the seaside for fish and chips, or a day out taking in a majestic cathedral, connection to life outside the home is a vital part of day-to-day life for our residents.

“The staff at Amberwood have been wonderful and shown so much kindness and consideration.” – Laura E, daughter of resident at Amberwood House

Wish you were here!

Enjoy a selection of snaps from minibus outings across the Colten Care family of care homes.
See if you can spot the residents and Companions of Amberwood House!

Ethel taking in the sights of Wimborne Model Village

Ethel taking in the sights of Wimborne Model Village

Shirley and Margaret visiting the local Cats Protection centre to drop off handmade blankets

Shirley and Margaret visiting the local Cats Protection centre to drop off handmade blankets

Valerie, Elizabeth, and Margaret enjoying the sea breeze at Lymington with Driver David and Companion Pauline

Valerie, Elizabeth, and Margaret enjoying the sea breeze at Lymington with Driver David and Companion Pauline

Valarie admiring the tulips at Arundel Castle

Valarie admiring the tulips at Arundel Castle

Eve basking in the sun at Moreton

Eve basking in the sun at Moreton

Jean enjoying a cuppa on the ferry to the Isle of Wight

Jean enjoying a cuppa on the ferry to the Isle of Wight

Pippa, Janet, and David taking in the sights at Portland Bill

Pippa, Janet, and David taking in the sights at Portland Bill

John and Brenda toasting at Buckler's Hard

John and Brenda toasting at Buckler’s Hard

Noreen enjoying a visit to High Mead Farm

Noreen enjoying a visit to High Mead Farm

Ben having fun at Beaulieu

Ben having fun at Beaulieu

Mary enjoying an ice cream pit stop

Mary enjoying an ice cream pit stop

Christine waving to passing ships at Lee-on-the-Solent

Christine waving to passing ships at Lee-on-the-Solent

Margery enjoying a cruise around Poole Harbour

Margery enjoying a cruise around Poole Harbour

Valerie enjoying a shopping spree

Valerie enjoying a shopping spree

Jean browsing the shop at Compton Acres

Jean browsing the shop at Compton Acres

Keep exploring

Nutritious Mealtimes

Food and drink are critical to our well-being in so many ways. Our chef will provide a diet that is not only full of choice, but is also wholesome, nutritious, well-balanced and right for our residents.

Female resident sat opposite another resident, being served salad and ham at table

Hobbies & Interests

We understand that staying physically and mentally active can have a profound effect on our wellbeing. Our home has a dedicated Companionship Team whose role within the home is to plan, organise and deliver an exciting and engaging programme of activities specifically tailored to the wishes of residents be that in large groups, small groups or simply one on one time.

Music & Arts

Music and the arts play an important and powerful part in all our lives. Whether it be through music, movement, storytelling, singing, drama, reading or writing poetry,  our home offers each resident the opportunity to explore the many ways in which music and creative arts can enrich their wellbeing.

Your Garden

We believe in providing our residents with the best possible outdoor spaces to enhance their quality of life. The gardens wrap themselves around the home and enjoy the canopy of the many wonderful trees that share the garden with us. The hot border shows an array of colour with its many shades of perennials and shrubs.

Housekeeping & Maintenance

Our housekeeping teams are a vital part of our care home teams. Providing the utmost respect for our residents’ private space, our housekeepers discreetly and carefully clean en-suites and rooms including residents’ own pictures, ornaments and other personal items of property.

We’re Here For You

Whether you’d like an initial chat about the care we provide, you have a question about our all-inclusive fees, or you’d like more information about our beautiful home, we’re here to help.