Hobbies and 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.
Staying Active, Maintaining Independence
Our Companionship Team works with residents every day to actively encourage independence and engagement, and to build new friendships with other residents.
Through a programme of carefully planned activities, we give residents the opportunity to continue their long-held hobbies or to discover new ones, sharing those experiences with other like-minded residents.
Regular exercise classes support residents in their ability to maintain independence. We do everything from armchair yoga, tai chi and stretch and flex, to more progressive dance and movement activities such as cardio drumming.
Dedicated Companionship Team
Our dedicated Companionship Team’s role within the home is to plan, organise and deliver an exciting and engaging programme of activities specifically tailored to the wishes of residents.
We’re very conscious that providing residents with choice with how and where they spend their day is extremely important, and that may mean choosing to be alone and not take part in group activities. Its whatever works for the resident that is important.
Activities are varied and our Companionship Team works hard to continuously adapt the programme to reflect residents’ individual tastes and preferences.
There will always be some residents who cannot take part in the full range of activities and others who simply choose not to.
Those who prefer not to or those who cannot join in group sessions can still enjoy the company, conversation and practical help of a Colten Companion who will visit them in their room or elsewhere in the home, offering time to help with day-to-day tasks, pastimes and activities or simply time to sit and chat one on one.
Latest Activities Calendar
Organised activities contribute to the sense of community at our home. Activity helps to sustain both physical and mental health and it is important that our residents are able to maintain their interests and have opportunities to develop new ones.
Our Colten Companions draw on the interests of each individual and try to reflect their views and ideas. We regularly organise visits by musicians and entertainers. We want our activity programme to have something for everyone, whether it is a pub quiz, a trip out of the home, or a visit by a local school or community group. We regularly ask our residents for feedback and also make time to ask what they would like to do/see in the coming weeks.
Maintaining a Meaningful Connection To The Local Community
Our job is not only to promote a sense of community within the home, but to help our residents maintain a meaningful connection with the local community close to our home.
This could be inviting the local community to an event held within the home, attending a summer fete or Christmas festival, welcoming school children to the home or raising money for a local charity.
Community means as much to us as it does to our residents, and we work hard to maintain our position as a pillar of the local community.
Making Resident Wishes Come True
Our philosophy of care “All About Me” allows us to really get to know and understand our residents.
We’re committed to ensuring our residents live fulfilled lives on their terms. Each resident has a ‘This Is Me’ file to help everyone involved in their care get to know their likes, dislikes and preferences. We use a “can do” approach to ensure we’re always doing what we can to make residents’ wishes come true.
For some, a wish can be as simple as stroking a horse in a field again, but we have made some more adrenaline-filled wishes come true in the past, such as flying a spitfire and riding a motorbike!
“The activities team are wonderful. Always something going on and lots of laughter and fun at all times.” – Michelle C, daughter of resident at Avon Cliff
Thanks for the Memories
Enjoy a selection of snaps capturing the fun across the Colten Care family of care homes.
See if you can spot the residents and Companions of Avon Cliff!
Doreen partying with visiting schoolchildren
Pat enjoying some cardio drumming
Joan putting the pedal to the metal!
Trevor preparing cocktails for his fellow residents
Kath and June getting ready for a movie night-in
Alan doing a spot of baking
Shirley taking aim during a magnetic darts competition
Iona feeling pleased as punch with her flower arrangement
Derek taking part in a “chairobics” session
Joan enjoying some potting in the garden
Dori singing her heart out
Neville and Companion Emma taking an RC car for a spin
Francis meeting Patch the Pony
Edie showcasing her acting skills!
Charity Fundraising
Our resident’s chosen charity this year is the Wessex Cancer Support and we will regularly engage in fundraising activities to support this worthy cause. Not only does putting a charity focus into our activity programme help local people in need, it also helps our residents feel connected to the community.
Residents and staff at Avon Cliff had a wonderful time holding some fantastic fundraising events to raise money for the home’s chosen charity of 2024, Downright Perfect.
All 21 of Colten Care’s homes took part in raising money for charitable causes, and raised an amazing combined total of £43,528.99 in 2024, with Avon Cliff contributing £1,380.37.
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Find out more about our dedicated team of compassionate individuals who are committed to providing the highest standards of clinical and social care to our residents. From our Carers to our Chef and Gardener, to our Housekeeping team and Nurses, each member plays a vital role in our ‘One Team’ approach, where residents are at the heart of everything we do.
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