Activities at Wykeham House Care Home
Our activities team are great at building the activities programme around the likes and interests of the people we care for. Ensuring that our social events offer fun and adventure is part of the ethos of our home; it’s important that those we support can enjoy an active and social lifestyle. Of course, there will always be those who prefer peace and quiet, and in these instances, a cup of tea and a chat are always welcomed.
Rachel Stevens
I joined Wykeham House in October 2022 but I have worked doing activities in care homes since I left College, I began volunteering in a local home when I was 15 years old and then took on my first job in a care home when I was 18. I have enjoyed extending my knowledge to improve my work and have a Level 2 in Dementia Awareness, Domestic Abuse Awareness and Mental Health Awareness. I have also attended courses on End-Of-Life Activities as well as Dementia focused Activities. I love what I do and for me it is important that every day is a new day for our residents with new opportunities and a smiling face to come with it.
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 Wykeham House Care Home
Wykeham Does Wimbledon
Residents at Wykeham House were delighted to watch the men’s semi-finals on a big screen on Friday 14th of July. All residents and staff celebrated together with a glass of bubbly, strawberries & creamand cucumber sandwiches.
The Pub Visit
Shipley Bridge is a pub with a menu of traditional British dishes and a family-friendly vibe that is tucked away at the bottom of an old country lane. Great service, delicious food and very friendly staff made us cheerful and happy!
School Visit
The children at Salfords Primary School visited Wykeham House on 18th June. The pupils brought residents hand-made pictures and messages from the children in hopes that they would bring smiles to their faces.
Tea Party
The afternoon tea party on 4th July was a pleasure and delight to host. It was served in our flower patio garden, complete with glass of sherry, sandwiches, scones with jam and cream, and assorted cakes. We had a lovely time!
Red Nose Day
Staff at Wykeham House had a lot of fun celebrating Red Nose Day.
Barchester Baking
Activities Coordinator, Yoanna, can be seen here showing off one of the cakes displayed at the stall in the town centre at St George's Fayre.
