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
58th Anniversary
Resident, Ann, and her husband, David, recently celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary here at Wykeham.
Wykeham House Resident Quiz Night
Fun was had by residents of our home, who enjoyed a tasty fish & chip supper and a quiz night. Erica & Dawn built up the atmosphere between the teams for a fun night of questions and a lovely meal by our kitchen team, led by Rob. The winning team won a lovely hamper of chocolates and champagne.
Macmillan Coffee Morning
Staff had a great time celebrating Macmillan Coffee Morning here at Wykeham House.
Fashion Show Through the Ages
One of the models was male resident, Fred. He posed for a picture with the current Mayor of Horley, as well as the former Mayor, who both visited our home to watch our fashion show.
Wykeham's Divisional Winner
Congratulations to Summer Pod, who has been named as a Divisional Winner for Apprentice of the Year at this year's Barchester Care Awards.
Farm Visit
Wykeham House was full of animal mischief on Friday 15th April, when the farm came to visit the home.
Residents at Wykeham House were pleasantly surprised to see animals such as goats, a sheep and its lambs, Shetland ponies, pigs, guinea pigs, rabbits, ducks and chickens roaming around the garden.
This is one of the many activities the home has planned for spring and summer.
