Activities at Kenwyn Care Home
Activities are the cornerstone of a wholesome home experience and our Activities Coordinators are always putting their creative minds to the test by organising new and exciting social events for residents to partake in. Of course, we take into account the likes and dislikes of those we support, so if someone doesn’t feel like trying something new, there will always be something on offer to reflect their personal interests. For the people who may just prefer some peace and quiet instead, we also offer one-to-one time that can be enjoyed with a nice cup of coffee or just a simple chat – whatever they desire.
Jools Wyngaard
South African born Jools joined the team here at Kenwyn in March 2023 as Activities Coordinator after she decided to try life in the UK with her partner.
Jools' background is in Fundraising and Digital Marketing however after witnessing her Grandmother live with Dementia has since always wanted to work more closely with the aged and vulnerable and enrich the lives of residents.
In her spare time Jools loves her animals and misses her cats who are with her family in South Africa.
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 Kenwyn Care Home
Autumn Approaches
As autumn approaches here at Kenwyn, we have been using the last of the fresh lavender brought in by members of staff to create Lavender bags.
Our residents at Kenwyn have been working hard together to create these lovely bags. From peeling the fresh lavender off the stem and drying it for a few days to then packing the little bags with gorgeous smelling lavender. The bags where then shared with the other residents and members of staff, leaving smiles all around and everyone smelling lavender fresh.
Our Salon is Open!
Kenwyn has re-opened its hair salon, leaving lots of our residents smiling. The salon has been closed due to the pandemic, but fortunately, activities assistant and professional hair dresser, Bethany Mill, has been working on making all of our residents look fantastic.
We are very lucky to have her as a multi-skilled member of the team and has been a great addition to have here at Kenwyn. All of our residents have been extremely pleased with her skills and have found new confidence in themselves once again.
Superfight
We watched the classic 1996 fight between two boxing legends. Tyson vs Holyfield was billed a "finally" for the MBA Heavyweight Championship title. We enjoyed the fight and watching former undisputed Cruiserweight champion Holyfield become a two weight world champion as he defeated Tyson by 11th round TKO.
Live Entertainment
Kenwyn welcomed back their first live entertainment following, with singer Ruth Dymond joining us for an afternoon of live music.
Wimbledon Celebrations
To celebrate the gentlemen's final at Wimbledon between Serbia's, Novak Djokovic, and Italy's, Matteo Berrettini, our residents were treated to strawberries and cream with a glass of Champagne or Prosecco to either enjoy in one of our TV Lounges or from the comfort of their own room.
Painting Club
Residents enjoyed our new Painting Club. Each week has a different theme and most recently the theme was transportation, which saw various creations, including vintage cars, trains and even a bus!
Upcoming events
Drums4Fun Dementia Café
Get ready to make some noise at our next Dementia Cafe where we'll be having an interactive drumming and music session by Drums4Fun!
Our Therapy Dog, Rosie
With her gentle presence and wagging tail, Rosie, our therapy dog, brings comfort and companionship to all. Join us for some furry cuddles and unconditional love.
Barchester's Bingo Bonanza
Get ready for Bingo fun! Join us for an exciting evening of games, prizes, and good company. Bring your luck and let's shout 'Bingo!' together!
Don't Dine Alone
We're inviting local older people to take advantage of our great hospitality and join us for a nutritious lunch at our Home every Friday from 10th - 30th May 2024.
Blue Light Breakfast
We celebrate our Emergency and Medical Services and want to thank you by offering a free breakfast every Friday morning until the end of May.
