Activities at Kenwyn Care Home

Our Home Services Advisor, Adele recently had a guest slot on local CHBN radio station (Community and Hospital Broadcasting Network) it went so well that she has been invited to be a regular guest where she is able to talk about all the great things we do at Kenwyn.

Keith, the presenter has said that Adele is a natural and makes his job easy which is of course very flattering.

The Service has been broadcasting since 1980 and since 2014 has been available on FM Broadband across Truro and surrounding areas, as well as of course doing a fantastic job for all our main hospitals patients.

For all of Kenwyn’s enquiries, please contact: Adele.beaton@barchester.com

Or click this link to enjoy a virtual tour or to book an appointment.

https://www.barchester.com/home/kenwyn-care-home

And it’s the most wonderful time of the year!

Today we had a visit from the wonderful ladies from Wadebridge Floral Art Society.

They tied in a festive visit to one of our residents with bringing us all at Kenwyn these fantastic floral treats.

Such a kind and beautiful gesture.

Thank you

And off we go!

A little earlier, and as day turned to night, we loaded up our minibus with some of Kenwyn’s wonderful residents, wrapped up warm and set off into the sparkly city of Truro to enjoy the lights and festive feel.

Truro Cathedral is a stones throw away from Kenwyn and it really is stunning whatever time of year, but this evening we all felt that little bit of magic when we saw the lights around it sparkle.

We all always enjoy a trip in our minibus and can’t wait until next time!

At Kenwyn we are very much feeling the festive spirit and enjoying our Countdown to Christmas.

Here you can see one of our lovely Christmas trees having its lights switched on whilst our residents watched from the warmth of our Eden lounge whilst listening to Christmas songs.

Our residents were recently treated to a very special visit from Penlee House Gallery & Museum, who joined us virtually to share and discuss artwork featured in the Gallery about Cornish life and English history. Residents were able to view the paintings over online webinar, and then discuss with the presenter about how the painting resonate with them, and memories of life and growing up in the UK. Some of the artwork featured beautiful pieces by well-known Cornish artists, and brought a sense of nostalgia to the session as everyone discussed their individual memories of life during war times and the beautiful landscapes of Britain. This is a wonderful example of how technology can provide the opportunity for our residents, and bring people together with community engagement. What an interesting and thought-provoking experience.

This week, BT’s fantastic volunteer initiative ‘Community Companion’ reached out to Kenwyn resident Richard.

BT volunteers spend 30 minutes of their time chatting to residents here at Kenwyn about anything at all.

Volunteer Martin, and Richard chatted happily about common places of interest in Cornwall, and about Richards past which was flying planes in the Airforce. Martin asked Richard a lot of questions and showed a real interest in him.

Richard has a really great sense of humour and they shared a joke or two aswell.

We love the initiative and can’t wait until the next one!