Activities at Lethen Park 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.
Amanda McCarthy
We all know that keeping active is important. We have created a wonderful culture within the home and we work together to give residents the best possible experience. We are here to ensure that residents enjoy an environment that is both stimulating and socially active. We ensure the team knows each residents' preferences, so that we can deliver a person-centered program of events and activities. Essential to our homely feel is the strong relationships of trust we build with residents and their families and friends
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 Lethen Park Care Home
Couple celebrate 50th anniversary!
A couple from Lethen Park have celebrated 50 years of marriage. Allan Nicole and Norma Nicole met on a blind date on 17th September 1971 and Allan thought it was love at first sight. Allan proposed to Norma the following year on her birthday, 9th April 1972. Norma remembers it, like it was yesterday!
Norma said, “They were sitting in his Viva Vauxhall car, parked up outside Norma’s Mum and Dad’s house. Norma said it was a perfect evening after going to cinema at Justice Mill Lane and enjoying a fish and chip supper. Allan asked Norma’s Dad, Ernest for her hand in marriage. Norma was delighted as Allan was always a true gentleman and still is a romantic husband.
Pet therapy moments
Residents, Davie and Hazel really enjoyed time in the lounge with Toby our Therapy Dog.
Davie was very happy and content sitting with Toby and patting the dog with love and care. Toby brought a great deal of joy to Hazel too. Hazel was very settled and really enjoyed seeing Toby.
Hazel enjoyed taking Toby a walk along the corridors to see her fellow friends. This not only helped Hazel with her own emotional needs however help Hazel with her physical needs, Hazel walked with Toby and enjoyed the exercise.
Virtual trip to Cornish Seal Sanctuary
A big thank you to the Cornish Seal Sanctuary for the fantastic live virtual event today!
Residents across our services loved seeing the seals up close and learning about the incredible work the sanctuary does to protect them and other wildlife in Cornwall as well.
Everyone truly enjoyed the experience.
Jigsaw Club
Those joining us for this week’s ‘Jigsaw Club’ were delighted to complete a 100-piece jigsaw from Relish.
With a little friendly competitiveness to find the pieces with determined focus to complete within the hour! New Resident, Jess was warmly welcomed to the club as she settles in to the home and makes new friends.
We also spent time chatting about news and what’s happening within our local community, sharing memories and stories to of our favourite spots. Marleen really enjoyed the company of her friends and was very determined to find all the flat edges for Lewis to complete the puzzle and we look forward to completing our next puzzle.
A Day of Relaxation & Games
During the month of August we really had fun with playing board games. On national relaxation day we decided to have a good old game of scrabble. Our Games club was very busy this morning. Mabel, Marleen, Jim, Davie and Netts all really loved and enjoyed this this together. We enjoyed coming up with great words like (when, Home, Windy, Barn, Plugs, Clone)
During this club we shared memories of school games and board games and when we played them. Jim shared a loving memory of sitting around the table at school with his friends playing scrabble and he shared the feeling of Joy with us. Jim said this game brings back many wonderful competitive memories or trying to be smarter than his friends.
We look forward to our next meet up.
Leysa's very generous donation!
Sandy was delighted to welcome his daughter Leysa into the home. Leysa recently climbed to Everest base camp to raise money for local charities and good causes. Lethen park was lucky enough to receive a donation of £1500 which has been used to purchase a disability Bike.
Sandy was so happy and full of pride to welcome his daughter into the home with this huge cheque.
Sandy Said “at times I get upset that I cant use my legs the way I use to however I am so happy my daughter can”
Sandy is looking forward to the first ride on the bike when it arrives at its new home.
Upcoming events
Emergency Services - Take a break on us!
Calling all heroes! Join us for an Emergency Services Break - Enjoy refreshments and a nice cup of tea with our residents and teams.
Volunteers - Could you make a difference?
Do you have any spare time? Could you make a difference? If you would like more information on Volunteering here at Lethen Park, we would love to hear from you.
