Activities at Tennyson Wharf Care Home

We had a brilliant time across our services with Harrogate Skills 4 Living as they took us on a wonderful virtual visit to their Harrogate Chocolate Factory.

Residents were thrilled to discover details about the chocolate-making process and the fascinating journey from bean to bar, all while enjoying some delicious sweet treats.

The Factory aims to employ people with learning disabilities and autism, involving them in all parts of the process, from sorting and roasting the beans to packaging and sales. The experience was truly enjoyed by all who joined this event.

We continue to celebrate a varied life enrichment programme and across our services we linked up with other Barchester care homes and hospitals up and down the country for some interactive Beat the Clock games. 

Our residents truly enjoyed solving word puzzles, conundrums and mathematical problems as part of Barchester’s very own game show series.

Everyone who joined had a fantastic time and enjoyed some friendly competition.

The Knitting and Natter Ladies from Sturton by Stow and residents from Tennyson Wharf Care Home in Burton Waters, Lincoln continue their creative partnership.

Following the success of their initial Christmas postbox topper project, the talented Knitting and Natter ladies from Sturton by Stow and the residents of Tennyson Wharf Care Home, have proudly announced the installation of their second Easter-themed knitted topper.

Meeting every other Wednesday at Tennyson Wharf Care Home, the knitting enthusiasts from Sturton by Stow and the care home residents pour their creativity into knitting these unique toppers. The decision to create an Easter edition stems from the appreciation received for their initial project, the Christmas topper.

Caterpillars Music, a beloved local group, continues to spread joy through their weekly visits to Tennyson Wharf Care Home. Engaging in uplifting intergenerational activities, the children and residents come together for a morning of singing, dancing, and laughter.

In a recent, extra-special week, the children and parents were invited to stay for lunch, turning the occasion into a delightful Teddy Bears Picnic. The event brought together children and adults alike, creating a wonderful atmosphere with lots of fun.

As part of our International Women’s Day celebrations, Residents from across our services were thrilled to join tour guide, Mandy Morrow, for an exciting talk about some Legendary London Ladies.

Mandy shared the fascinating stories of eight ladies with us, from the one of the richest heiresses in the world to the original 'Roaring Girl'.

Everyone who participated truly enjoyed the experience and were delighted to take a walk down memory lane.

Tennyson Wharf  recently presented the Disability Social Network with a cheque for £885 who run volunteer-led activity groups such as arts, crafts, and playing games. In 2022 they also set up a Community Telephone Befriending Service, designed to meet the needs of the individuals.

The groups encourage members to learn new skills, provides an opportunity to foster social connections, reduce loneliness and promote a sense of belonging in the community.

The grant had been awarded by Barchester’s Charitable Foundation, a charity that helps older people and adults with a disability or mental health problems across England, Scotland and Wales by offering grants to help people connect or re-connect with others in their local community.