Activities at Tennyson Wharf Care Home
Our activities team are great at building the activities programme around the likes and interests of the people we care for. Ensuring that our social events offer fun and adventure is part of the ethos of our home; it’s important that those we support can enjoy an active and social lifestyle. Of course, there will always be those who prefer peace and quiet, and in these instances, a cup of tea and a chat are always welcomed.
Donna Jones
Donna joined the Tennyson Wharf Family in April 2023.
As an Activities Coordinator, Donna helps to ensure that residents enjoy an environment that is both stimulating and socially active to keep residents engage. The team take time to ensure they all know each residents' interests so that the team can deliver a person-centered program of events and activities.
Donna has a passion for helping others and is settling into her new role great!
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
Read our brochure
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 Tennyson Wharf Care Home
Man's Best Friend
We hosted our first ever dog show. There were 8 dogs in total, with a mixture of staff and residents' loved ones bringing their furry friends.
A resident and a family member played the role of judges, and they judged the cutest, best behaved and best fancy dress costume.
Everyone enjoyed the show, including the dogs themselves, each of whom received dog chews, with the winning getting a special dog toy.
Little Visitors
We recently had a visit from our local preparatory school, Burton Hathow, who came to do activities with residents. The children were all from year 1, and were between 5 and 6 years old.
Each child made a 'getting-to-know-you card', with the help of the residents, which they then wrote inside and gave it to the resident of their choice.
All the residents had big smiles on their faces and thoroughly enjoyed meeting the children.
Burton Hathow will be visiting Tennyson Wharf on a regular basis during term time.
Real Bread Week
Tennyson Wharf recently celebrated national bread week. The residents each mixed the ingredients, kneaded it and left it to prove. The residents then put it into shapes on the baking tray and put it in the oven.
We then tried the warm, baked bread with some lovely butter on top and a cup of tea. All the residents enjoyed it, especially Frank, who used to be a baker, so he gave us some tips.
Knit & Natter
Some residents had forgotten how to knit as it had been quite a few years since they last tried, but they soon got back into the swing of things. Residents are currently knitting bonnets for the neonatal ward at Lincoln City Maternity Hospital.
Valentine's Tea Dance
Tennyson Wharf recently held a tea dance n our café area for all our residents and families in recognition of Valentine's Day. Residents sat at the tables to enjoy a cream tea while listening and watching Chrissy, one of our resident singers.
Man's Best Friend
Tennyson Wharf now has a fortnightly visit from Lottie, the PAT dog, and her owner, Joanne. As you can see, residents absolutely loved giving her cuddles and treats. Lottie visits our home every other Wednesday, and everyone very much looks forward to seeing her.
Upcoming events
May
May is the gateway to Summer and we have lots of fun things planned - all welcome.
Coffee Morning - First Thursday of the month
Come along and make new friends, 1st Thursday of the month - all welcome.
Looking for a place to host a meeting?
For more information why not pop in and see what Tennyson Wharf can offer you.
Volunteers - Could you make a difference?
We recognise the impact a Volunteer can make on the lives of our residents, do you have any spare time? For more information we'd love to hear from you.
Emergency Services - Take a break on us!
Calling all emergency services personnel - police, ambulance and fire services, district nurses - come and take a break on us, there maybe a cake or two available....
