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
Out & About
Residents from Newington Court and Falcon Place enjoyed an afternoon trip to a local garden centre. After picking out some plants and seeds for our gardens, they enjoyed afternoon tea in the café.
Valentine's Day
Valentines Day was celebrated at Newington Court with residents and their loved ones, who enjoyed a coffee morning.This was followed in the afternoon with entertainment from Glenda, who dressed as the Queen of Hearts. Everyone joined in with the singing and had a thoroughly good time.
An Entertaining Evening
Staff and relative's children joined residents for an afternoon of cake decorating and a movie. The children also visited some less mobile residents so that they could join in the fun. A movie and popcorn followed to end an afternoon of fun and laughter.
Ladies & Gentlemen
Our Activities Coordinator, Kelly, has recently arranged two trips to a local pub/restaurant for a gentlemen's afternoon and a ladies lunch outing. The gentlemen enjoyed lunch and a pint whilst looking out over the local cricket green at a match, whilst the Ladies enjoyed a three-course lunch and a ‘girlie’ natter. Kelly is arranging different outings in the future with visits to the local garden centre and afternoon boat trips already planned.
A Cinderella Story
Tickled Pink Productions visited our home to put on a performance of Cinderella - and the residents loved it!
Dressing Up for Christmas
Our famous chef dressed up as Father Christmas and our little carer joined him as Santa's little helper at our Christmas fare.
