Activities at Newington Court Care Home
Our Activities Coordinator here at Newington Court constantly strives to mentally and physically stimulate those we support in our home. We have our own minibus enabling residents to go shopping, to the local garden centre, out for fish and chips, and for boat trips in the summer. We also have regular visits from the PAT dog, musicians and entertainers. We hold cheese and wine evenings for residents and their families and our residents attend services at the local school for Remembrance Day and Christmas. The junior school also come in and sing for our residents at Christmas. The residents also attended a Christmas Party held at a local Grammar School hosted by the students.
Jo English
I joined Newington Court in September 2021. After working as a Carer in September 2022 I became the Lead Activities Co-coordinator. It is a pleasure to care for our residents and make sure that their needs are met to the highest standards. Every day is different but it is a very rewarding job and gives a great sense of satisfaction. I am looking forward to ensuring that our residents are getting an enriched lifestyle and by getting to know them on a one-to-one basis making sure that we cater to everyone’s needs and interests.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
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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 Newington Court Care Home
99th Birthday Celebrations
Emily celebrated her 99th birthday with a fabulous cake that was made by our talented Head Chef. She enjoyed doing crosswords with her songs everyday and reading books.
Valentine's Arts & Crafts
Residents have been enjoying arts and crafts with our Activities Coordinators. They have been making Valentine's cards and gifts. On the actual day, we will be having a special Valentine's afternoon tea with homemade biscuits and cakes, with entertainment by the fabulous Rob T. Families are welcome to join us!
Music for the Soul
At Newington Court, we welcome live entertainers in almost every week. In January, residents have been entertained by Joy, Rob and ‘Elvis’. Music is so important to residents, especially those living with dementia. It is wonderful to see toes tapping and their reactions when songs bring back precious memories.
Remembrance Day
Residents knitted poppies and created this display in recognition of Remembrance Day, which is on show in our local church. Residents also attended a service on the day.
Remembrance Parade
On 28th October, we were visited by the 1039 Gillingham Sqn ATC Cadets of Gillingham.
They performed a remembrance service for residents and laid a wreath in front of our new planter. Resident, Mr. Pack read out a poem by Laurence Binyon. Afterwards they joined us for some sandwiches and light refreshments.
Residents have been knitting poppies that have been used on our remembrance wall, which shows the details of all of the Newington men who died during World War One.
On November 11th, we are going to see the parade in Sittingbourne and lay a wreath of our poppies.
Surprise Hen Party
We hosted a surprise hen party for one of our Senior Carers. Residents planned the afternoon with the activity team – and it was a huge success!
Staff, residents and guests commemorated this special occasion with glasses of wine and entertainment. Holly gets married on 16th June 2018, and is going to be featured on Say Yes to the Dress UK.
