Activities at Kenwyn Care Home

Brenda, one of our beloved residents here at Kenwyn, eyes light up whenever animals are around, and earlier this year she had the pleasure of meeting Dude the therapy pony.

Touched by Dude's incredible work, Brenda's daughter, Alison, and her husband decided to visit The Hugs Foundation Farm where Dude lives. Alison was so enamoured by Dude's charm that she decided to 'adopt' him through an annual sponsorship, ensuring that Dude can continue to spread happiness to more people. But it didn't stop there. Oscar the donkey, Dude's best friend, also captured their hearts and without hesitation, Alison's husband decided to 'adopt' Oscar, ensuring he wasn't left out of the family.

This heartwarming story is a testament to the incredible impact therapy animals like Dude and Oscar have on people's lives. It all started with Dude's visit to Kenwyn, and we couldn't be more grateful to be alongside therapy animals and people like Alison and her husband, who make the world a brighter place.

Our April Dementia Café was another absolute blast! From dancing to singing, and of course, plenty of delicious treats, our Tea Dance was a day to remember. Our talented chefs outdid themselves with a spread of scones, cakes, cookies, and cupcakes, while Rachel Best's live music performance had everyone on their feet and jiving!

A huge thank you to all the residents, family members, and friends who joined us for this special day. Your presence made it truly unforgettable! We can't wait to see you at the next one!

This weekend we welcomed a new act to Kenwyn – The KelBilly Stomp duo.

Playing Rock n' Roll, Skiffle, folk and 60s singalong favourites on live instruments, this fantastic twosome have been quite literally stomping their way into our residents affections.

It was a lovely afternoon enjoyed by all and we are sure that It won’t be long before we invite them back to Kenwyn for more stomping good fun.

Our collaboration with BT continues with their Community Companion Initiative. Every week, one of BT's trained volunteers gives one of our residents a call, giving them the opportunity to chat about anything that they'd like. This is a welcomed opportunity for our residents to make a new friend, talk about life and memories, and share opinions and common interests.

Last week our beloved resident, Gerry, had a lovely chat with Ben. They spoke of Gerry's past career with the Yorkshire Post, and their joint love of trips to the beach.

What a beautiful initiative and lovely to see. Thank you to BT and their volunteers for creating relationships with our residents.

Our residents recently rolled up their sleeves and got their hands dirty in a delightful gardening activity! Gardening isn't just about planting flowers... it's about nurturing growth, fostering connections, and finding joy in the simple pleasures of life.

By tending to these vibrant flowers, which are now placed outside their bedroom windows to admire, our residents not only create a stunning display but also reap the therapeutic benefits of gardening. Gardening helps to reduce stress, promotes physical activity, and fosters a sense of accomplishment. Well done to our residents for their beautiful additions to our colourful gardens.

The decades stretch between Kenwyn’s residents and the children, but that doesn’t stop the special moments we are seeing time and again during each visit.

Thank you once more to the whole group for visiting us this week and creating special memories.

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