Activities at Kenwyn Care Home
Activities are the cornerstone of a wholesome home experience and our Activities Coordinators are always putting their creative minds to the test by organising new and exciting social events for residents to partake in. Of course, we take into account the likes and dislikes of those we support, so if someone doesn’t feel like trying something new, there will always be something on offer to reflect their personal interests. For the people who may just prefer some peace and quiet instead, we also offer one-to-one time that can be enjoyed with a nice cup of coffee or just a simple chat – whatever they desire.
Jools Wyngaard
South African born Jools joined the team here at Kenwyn in March 2023 as Activities Coordinator after she decided to try life in the UK with her partner.
Jools' background is in Fundraising and Digital Marketing however after witnessing her Grandmother live with Dementia has since always wanted to work more closely with the aged and vulnerable and enrich the lives of residents.
In her spare time Jools loves her animals and misses her cats who are with her family in South Africa.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
Read our brochure
Activities and Events Partnerships
As part of our bespoke life-enrichment programmes, we host a number of live virtual events in the home on a regular basis through a number of partnerships with places of interest and world class performance companies
Life at Kenwyn Care Home
Music Therapy
Our residents absolutely love music, and last week, we had another fantastic music therapy session with Melanie!
During the session, everyone got to interact and participate in the songs with a wide range of instruments. Melanie, with her guitar and harmonica, sang her heart out and personally connected with each member of our audience.
It was a hear twarming and engaging afternoon that brought smiles to everyone's faces. Music truly has a way of uniting us and creating unforgettable moments!
Arts and Crafts at Kenwyn
Arts and crafts are a much loved pastime of our residents, especially as we've been keeping busy during these chilly days. Our residents love expressing their creativity through painting, drawing, colouring and crafting, and more importantly, the chats and social interactions during the sessions. We also watched 50s and 60s music videos during one of the painting sessions, which the residents thoroughly enjoyed, listening and singing along while getting their creative juices flowing! Happy faces and some beautiful creations are the result of these art sessions.
Happy Birthday to Becky and Adelina
Happy Birthday to you!
Kenwyn’s General Manager Becky was able to take a few minutes out of her super busy schedule so accept flowers and best wishes for her Birthday from her team.
Here’s a happy photo of senior nurse Adelina presenting Becky with her gift, and in a lovely twist, today is in fact a double celebration as it’s Adelina’s Birthday too!
Happy Birthday Becky and Adelina Maria Dan!
Kenwyn's Reading Club
One evening this week we held Reading Club. The subject: ‘A house fit for a Queen.’
Studies have found many benefits of reading for older adults. These include everything from reducing stress and enhancing sleep to improving memory circuits, sharpening decision-making reading in groups can improve empathy too!
Our residents really enjoyed taking part and all engaged in this great activity session.
Celebrating 10 years in the job!
We always make sure there is time to recognise and celebrate here at Kenwyn, and what better way to do this than when one of our colleagues’ reaches a milestone?
Mandy Verran is worth her weight in gold and the staff team here at Kenwyn all recognise that.
A valued Health Care Assistant night shift team, Mandy has just achieved her 10 years’ service.
Chatting with Mandy it is easy to see the passion she has for the home and residents. She says: ‘As long as my residents are happy, I am happy.’
Mandy loves working here and plans to stay with us for the rest of her career.
Here is a photo of Becky acknowledging Mandy’s achievement.
Huge Congratulations from us all Mandy!
For all of Kenwyn’s enquiries, please contact: Adele.beaton@barchester.com
Kenwyn's Exercise Class
Staying physically fit and active is important, and we ensure that active movement is woven into our residents' routines. Here are some of our incredible residents showcasing their movement skills with enthusiasm! And to add a little extra zest, we couldn't resist having a lively dance party afterward! What fun!
Upcoming events
Raising Money for Children this National Doughnut Week
Help us raise money for The Children's Trust by popping in to visit us, grabbing a doughnut and a hot drink, and donating (if you can) to this wonderful cause.
Barchester's Bingo Bonanza
Get ready for Bingo fun! Join us for an exciting evening of games, prizes, and good company. Bring your luck and let's shout 'Bingo!' together!
Bake Sale For a Cause
Indulge your taste buds and join us for a bake sale like no other! From cakes to freshly baked cookies, we've got all your cravings covered - and it's all for a good cause!
Don't Dine Alone
We're inviting local older people to take advantage of our great hospitality and join us for a nutritious lunch at our Home every Friday from 10th - 30th May 2024.
Blue Light Breakfast
We celebrate our Emergency and Medical Services and want to thank you by offering a free breakfast every Friday morning until the end of May.
