Activities at Chestnut Gardens Care Home
Our teams are trained to enrich the lives of residents through stimulating the mind, body and soul, and taking the time to learn about each person to ensure everyone receives support that adds enrichment to their life.
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.
Rikardas Cirunas
Hello, my name is Rikardus and I am the Activities Co-ordinator at Chestnut Gardens Care Home.
I have worked for Barchester for five years and was so excited to be part of such a excellent team at this beautiful home.
Every day I look forward to supporting our residents in living a full and enriched life and especially enjoy the outdoor activities that we arrange to the local attractions, even if the weather can be unpredictable at times.
We also hold loads of varied internal activities so everyone is catered for and the musicians and therapy animals are a very big hit.
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
Panto Time oh no its not!
What a side splitting, jaw aching fun time everyone had. When Rah Rah Theatre company paid a visit. Residents were treated to a great and unique performance of Jack and the Beanstalk. Everyone is already looking forward to next years visit.
Laleham School Choir visit
Another day another Christmas carol performance. This time from the delightful children at Laleham School. They sang an array of Christmas carols and got everyone joining in singing and tapping their feet.
Fairytale at Christmas
Residents were transported back in time with a wonderful tale of Christmas. Andy Copps visited and told the story beautifully. He aptly names it the chestnutters at Christmas too. With props that captured everyone attention it was a lovely event.
Cumnor House Choir
Chestnut Gardens were recently joined by the girls from Cummnor House. They treated residents to a wonderful choir performance all beautifully rehearsed and sang. They came with hampers full of goodies for everyone. We cant wait to have them back again.
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.
Upcoming events
Cheese and Wine Prosecco Afternoon
Please join us for our Cheese and Wine and Prosecco Afternoon. All are Welcome
June 21st OPEN DAY 10am - 4:00pm
Please join us for our June Open Day. Please call our reception to book a slot or just turn up on the day as all are welcome.
Community Cafe June
All are welcome to join us at our Community Café , enjoy the activities and light refreshments we have to offer.
Falls Prevention Clinic
Chestnut Gardens is hosting a Falls Prevention Workshop. If you are worried about a fall it is the perfect night to come and learn about prevention.
