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.
“Everyone is so nice and helpful. Trips are very good, rides in the country and to the seaside are lovely.” – P B, resident at Kingfishers
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 Kingfishers!
Visiting Liberty’s Owl Sanctuary in Ringwood
Molly out on a trip to Lepe Beach
Val basking in the sunshine at a Lakeview café at Orchard Lakes
Resident Beryl and her Husband on a daytrip
Judy talking with staff and learning more about Holfleet Dairy farm
John enjoying the countryside wildlife on a minibus trip to Wincanton
Gwendoline meeting the monkeys whilst on a minibus trip at Monkey World.
Residents Janet, Audrey Stokes and Joan on a minibus trip out to the countryside
Jim and companion Nicky visiting a beach hut in Bournemouth
Residents Jim, Rita and June enjoying a tour around the art gallery and museum at St. Barbe’s in Lymington.
Maura enjoying a cappuccino at Skye Park Farm café whilst on a minibus trip.
Joyce and her Granddaughter racing around the circuit at Goodwood in a minibus.
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.
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. Our garden, featuring mature trees as a picturesque backdrop, is a true oasis for our residents. With multiple areas, our garden offers residents the opportunity to enjoy their surroundings in either larger groups or smaller, more intimate settings with friends and loved ones.
Housekeeping & Maintenance
We take care of the daily housekeeping and maintenance responsibilities so our residents don’t have to. Feeling warm and safe in our homes and having peace of mind are just two of the benefits our residents enjoy from the personally tailored care we provide.
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.