Bournemouth, Health & Lifestyle | Posted on September 3rd, 2024 | return to news
Bournemouth care home residents master circus skills
Ahead of Bournemouth’s Arts by the Sea Festival from 27–29 September, Castle Dene care home residents tried out some circus skills.
Residents of a Bournemouth care home have found out what it is like to juggle balls and to spin plates.
Jasmin Edwards, associate artist for the Arts by the Sea Festival 2024, brought a circus skills workshop to Castle Dene care home in Throop Road.
The circus performer and multi-hoop specialist handed out coloured scarves, spinning plates and sticks, juggling balls and flower sticks for the residents to try and practise a new skill.
Betty said: “I definitely enjoyed it. It was good fun. I enjoyed throwing the juggling balls to each-other as I used to be able to juggle.”
Kerry said: “I enjoyed all of it as I’ve never done any of it before. It was very interesting.”
The initiative was arranged ahead of Jasmin’s performance at the Arts by the Sea Festival running from 27 to 29 September which will feature satirical commentary on women’s roles in life and art.
Jasmin said: “It was so rewarding to see the residents’ eyes light up as they tried something that they didn’t think they’d be able to do. It’s lovely to encourage their creativity, confidence and joy through some simple, fun activities that made them laugh and gave them a sense of accomplishment.”
Kirstel Wareham, deputy home manager at the Care South home, said: “We were thrilled to welcome Jasmin into the home to teach the residents something new. They all did a brilliant job of giving it a go and were entertained by their own efforts of juggling and spinning plates, while having fun with their friends. It’s something that they have been talking about ever since.”
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