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.
“My aunties life has been transformed. She has embraced the activities and seems so happy.” – W M, niece of resident at Linden 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 Linden House!
Pat and Anne waiting for drinks to arrive at Sammy Millers
Smiles from Fran before setting off home
Christmas visit to the local garden centre
Visiting the flower festival at Winchester Cathedral
Maureen and Angela having tea and cake
Joan and Mary enjoying a cuppa at the local garden centre
Angela takes a step into the forest
Pat taking in the views on a trip
Maura enjoying a cappuccino at Skye Park Farm café whilst on a minibus trip.
Residents Jim, Rita and June enjoying a tour around the art gallery and museum at St. Barbe’s in Lymington.
Joyce and her Granddaughter racing around the circuit at Goodwood in a minibus.
Jim and Companion Nicky at the beach hut in Bournemouth
Judy talking with staff and learning 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.
Keep exploring
Nutritious Mealtimes
Food and drink are critical to our wellbeing in so many ways. All meals are prepared by our Chef in a well-equipped kitchen, using locally sourced fresh produce to provide that home from home taste. We serve proper, homemade meals with recipes developed around residents’ preferences.
Hobbies & Interests
We understand that staying physically and mentally active can have a profound effect on our wellbeing. Linden House 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.
Music & Arts
Music and the arts play important and powerful parts in all of our lives. Whether it be through storytelling, singing, drama, reading or writing poetry, dance, music and movement, we offer each resident the opportunity to explore the many ways in which music and arts can enrich their wellbeing.
Your Garden
Many of our residents have enjoyed a love of gardens and gardening throughout their lives. To ensure this passion continues, we strive to make our outdoor living spaces accessible, interactive and stimulating and encourage residents to take a keen interest in the gardens.
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.