Activities at Chestnut Gardens Care Home

Activities are an integral part of life at our care home. We want to ensure that the people we support have as much fun as possible during their time with us, so it’s important that our activities programme is created with the interests of residents in mind. Our skilled Activities Coordinators bring a certain uniqueness to the home that can’t be found anywhere else, and which is reflected in the activities they organise.

Enriching life
Watch our video on life enrichment in our homes.

Louvina Lane

Activities Co-ordinator, Well being Champion

I am so proud to be part of the Chestnut Gardens team and to be able to make a real difference to the quality of our residents lives. As the Activities Lead, I put our residents well-being at the heart of everything I do. I take pride in the warmth and support i can offer residents and their families. I am proud to promote independence, dignity and quality of life at all times by providing outstanding and person-centred care in a supportive environment here at Chestnut Gardens. 

Life-encriching activities booklet

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 Chestnut Gardens Care Home

Party time

With any excuse to throw a party. Residents and staff had a wonderful afternoon of Champagne and canapes getting ready for the live roll out of the new digital care plan system. Everyone was treated to a smorgasbord of treats and sweets.

The Bar is Open

Residents enjoyed an afternoon of live music and their favourite tipple. Staff asked everyone what their favourite drink was when visiting the pub. Then it came to life. With drinks ranging from Beer, to wine and others in between. With Mary requesting a good old fashioned snowball. 

Getting Festive

With Christmas fast approaching. Our mini bus was out and about again. This time our residents visited the local christmas market. With lots of stalls full of trinkets and gifts. It made for a lovely afternoon out.

Making Dreams come true

Maureen used to be a lingerie buyer for Marks and Spencers. When the home heard about her very successful career. They set to work contacting the store. They spoke with a director who remembered Maureen. She was delighted to make up a this is your life style book in honour of her fabulous career with them. From photos of Maureen in her hey day as well as the story of the department that Maureen was so fond of.

RAF Presentation

Residents and guests were joined by local Volunteer Linda from Kenley Revival. As she took everyone on a trip back to WWI. She talked about those that fought there and stories of survival and hope. Everyone really enjoyed the afternoon and we will be holding more talks and presentaions in the coming months.

We are going Digital

Training in full swing as we prepare for the launch of our new digital care system. It will plan, record and co-ordinate the care and life enrichment of our residents. Supporting us to continue to offer the highest quality of care to those we support.