Activities at Tennyson Wharf Care Home

Across the country our homes and hospitals came together to find out which care home or hospital had the best Bingo players as we teamed up for Barchester’s Bingo Bonanza.

Residents were treated to some exciting virtual games of Bingo as part of Barchester’ very own game show series.

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

Residents, their visitors and staff were encouraged to join in the Pancake flipping competition. It was hilarious and the laughter could be heard around the home.  One resident who is visually impaired thought it wouldn’t be possible for her to take part, however, with a little encouragement pan and pancake at the ready to her amazement she managed to toss the pancake a number of times, onlookers were thrilled to see her manage it and was happy to hear the round of applause.

The pan and pancakes were taken to some residents in their rooms so that they could also take part.

Head Chef Dawn Bailey, whipped up a mound of pancakes to be served after tea with various delicious toppings.  One resident enjoyed hers so much that she said ‘Mine was so delicious that I cheekily asked for a second and wasn’t disappointed as it arrived soon after.

We came together on Saturday 10th February at Tennyson Wharf to Celebrate Chinese New Year.  We started our day by decorating the Café Area in preparation of the day’s activities.  Inspired by Chinese culture and traditions, the home was decorated with hanging red lanterns and vibrant red Dragon Banners.

We learnt about the traditions of Chinese New Year, we soon came to realise that the Chinese had many superstitions that were taken extremely seriously. We learnt about them by taking part in a true or false quiz.  We checked each other’s horoscopes and that of staff and visitors and out of two dozen people asked we didn’t have any Year of the Dragons.

Head chef on the day, Emma Roberts together with her team cooked up an oriental feast for lunch. It was well received making a colourful and tasty lunch, helped along with a cold glass of white wine.

Brian fulfilled his wish of returning to the horse racing tracks at Market Rasen. Brian was delighted to watch the magnificent horse’s race down the tracks and to add to the excitement even placed a couple of bets making the experience even more thrilling.

Having spent much of his youth with horses and riding since Brian was 5 years old and having once owned his very own race horse called Rob Ryan. Brian has a real passion and enjoys watching it on the television, but says it not the same as being there.

Brian expressed his gratitude and said  “It has done me the world of good, I feel like I have had a tonic, wining was the best bit, but going back on the track where I have spent so many happy times was just fantastic.”

Across our homes we had a fantastic time joining, Kathryn Delve, Master Florist, for a Valentine’s-inspired live virtual flower arranging demonstration. Kathryn shared brilliant and creative ways to decorate our tables with beautiful flowers that are sure to make your heart swoon!

Those participating in this virtual event put their skills to the test and followed along with some amazing creations of their own.  Residents truly enjoyed the experience.

Brian, a residents at Tennyson Wharf care home, Burton Waters fulfilled his wish of returning to the horse racing tracks at Market Rasen. Brian was delighted to watch the magnificent horse’s race down the tracks and to add to the excitement even placed a couple of bets making the experience even more thrilling.

Having spent much of his youth with horses and riding since Brian was 5 years old and having once owned his very own race horse called Rob Ryan. Brian has a real passion and enjoys watching it on the television, but says it not the same as being there.

Brian expressed his gratitude and said  “It has done me the world of good, I feel like I have had a tonic, wining was the best bit, but going back on the track where I have spent so many happy times was just fantastic.”