Bournemouth Care Home Residents Have Fun Mastering Circus Skills

Residents at a Bournemouth care home had fun juggling balls and spinning plates as part of a circus skills workshop.

Castle Dene care home on Throop Road welcomed Jasmin Edwards, Associate Artist for the Arts by the Sea Festival 2024, to perform a host of tricks before the residents were invited to have a go.

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 Castle Dene care 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.”