Activities at Henford House 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.
Our Activities Coordinators are constantly striving to mentally and physically stimulate those we support by organising group and individual activities for anyone and everyone to participate in, as well as visits from PAT dogs, musicians and entertainers. We also host evenings such as our cheese & wine nights, pub evening, quiz nights and special occasions such as, Guy Fawkes, Easter and Christmas where we like to encourage relatives to come to. Activities are one of the most important aspects of a care home, so it is essential that our team are dedicated to ensuring that residents are entertained, and that life at Henford House is fun and active.
Debbie Phillips
I joined Henford House in March 2014; after five and a half years of domiciliary care, this position became available at Henford and I decided that it would be great to do more of the fun things in life with residents! It is great here at the home; we get along so well and truly have some laughs. Residents have a wide range of activities to participate in each week, including armchair exercises, bingo sessions, singalongs, musical entertainment, pottery, manicures, celebrations and much more. It is very rewarding knowing that people are grateful for the work I've done when I go. Working here has also given me the opportunity to gain my Level 2 NAPA certificate.
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 Henford House Care Home
Henford gets moving!
Getting moving is important for staying strong and healthy, and doing it to music just makes it fun.
Thanks to Jess for a wonderful session at the Senior Games this morning.
Then it was time to get the creative juices flowing with some pottery. All sorts of wonderful pieces are being created, and samples of glazes and finishes have been trialled. We can't wait to see the finished products!
And all of this before lunchtime on a Wednesday.
Later in the day, we had a marvellous musical performance from Mike and Muriel, a visit from Denzel the therapy dog, and our friendly pupils visiting from Warminster School.
It was a busy day, which several residents reflected on as being “Just Wonderful”.
VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations!
This week marked 80 years since Victory in Europe Day, and here at Henford House, we honoured this momentous occasion with a day full of memories, music, and community spirit.
The morning was spent sharing powerful stories and reflections from 80 years ago—personal memories, family tales, and tributes to the resilience of a remarkable generation. It was a truly special time for connection and remembrance.
In the afternoon, we turned up the music with a wonderful performance from the lovely Sophie Eden. Flags were flying, voices were raised in song, and there was a real sense of joy and unity as everyone came together to celebrate.
And of course, it had to be followed by a scrumptious high tea!
Living in a community like ours means we get to share these meaningful moments and create new memories—side by side.
St George's Day!
We’ve had a fantastic day filled with music, laughter, and a real sense of community spirit. Residents were treated to a lively performance by the brilliant Sloejam, who had everyone clapping and smiling – even Denzel the delightful therapy dog couldn’t resist tapping his paw to the beat.
Our Head Chef prepared a fabulous, traditionally English meal, and received particular praise for his incredible Roast Beef!
St George’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate English heritage. Did you know? Although St George is England’s patron saint, he wasn’t actually English – he was born in what is now modern-day Turkey!
Wishing everyone a joyful and proud St George’s Day – from our Henford House Care Home - Barchester Healthcare family to yours.
Easter fun at Henford House!
What a fantastic day we had celebrating Easter with our wonderful residents and the local community!
We were joined by lots of smiling faces for an exciting Easter Egg Hunt with a special visit from the Easter Bunny! The garden was full of laughter and little footsteps searching for chocolatey treasures.
Our Children's Colouring Contest was a huge hit—judged by four of our lovely residents, who had the tough task of picking just three amazing winners. Every entry was full of creativity and colour!
There was fun, smiles, dancing, and chocolate all around—a true celebration of joy, community, and the Easter spirit.
Easter Eggs Delivered By Local Schoolchildren
We were absolutely delighted to welcome a group of wonderful children from Horningsham Primary School, who paid a special Easter visit to our home.
Each resident was gifted a chocolate Easter egg, kindly delivered by the children with big smiles and warm hearts. As if that wasn’t lovely enough, they also brought along beautifully handmade Easter cards, filled with colourful drawings and thoughtful messages that truly touched us all.
The children took time to chat with our residents, talking about their hobbies and interests, which sparked lively conversations throughout the home. Topics ranged from horse riding to their school projects on the Titanic and World War II—subjects that our residents had plenty of memories and thoughts to share about too!
One very talented pupil even treated us to a delightful piano performance, which added a musical sparkle to the day. It was a moment of pure joy, and many of our residents couldn’t help but hum along.
Visits like these bring generations together in the most amazing way. Seeing our residents light up with smiles, laughter, and meaningful interaction reminded us all of the simple power of kindness and connection.
Birds of Prey Experience
We had some very special visitors at the care home this week—beautiful owls from a local birds of prey sanctuary came to spend time with our residents, and what a magical experience it was!
Residents gathered in excitement as the handlers introduced each owl, sharing interesting facts about their species, habits, and personalities. From the majestic barn owl to the tiny, wide-eyed screech owl, everyone was captivated by their presence.
What made the visit even more special was the opportunity for residents to get up close, gently stroke the owls, and even hold one under the careful guidance of the handlers. It was a calm, sensory-rich experience that brought smiles, sparked conversation, and created moments of quiet wonder.
Animal visits like this are known to have a therapeutic effect, offering comfort, stimulation, and joy—especially for those living with dementia. The gentle nature of the owls and the peaceful atmosphere made it a truly memorable day for everyone involved.
A huge thank you to Bird of Prey company for creating such a memorable day. It was so lovely to see the residents’ faces light up!
