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
Birthday Bash
Carer, Steph, jokingly requested a balloon, cake and a bunch of flowers for her birthday, so our General Manager, Katie, obliged.
Clarins Makeovers
We had Clarins in for makeovers as a pamper event for the residents. Pictured is our lovely lady, Jean, who enjoyed a full face makeover and felt even more beautiful afterwards.
Gardening Club
Residents love getting involved in keeping our home looking its best. Our Gardening Club has been busy working alongside our Gardener, Karen, and we are delighted to say that we have won the divisional award for 'Barchester in Bloom' for our wonderful work.
Emergency Services Visit
Emergency services personnel deserve a break, but rarely get one. Here at Tennyson Wharf, we value and fully appreciate all they do for us. We have been giving them refillable Barchester mugs filled to the brim with a steaming tasty drink of their choice for them to take away and enjoy throughout the day, with our compliments!
Boating Trip
Residents enjoyed a trip out with their friends and relatives on the river. We hired out a catamaran boat and enjoyed a relaxing sail in the local area, spotting wildlife as we went. Fun was had by all and another trip on the water will soon be arranged!
Graffiti Grannies
The names Doris, Elsie and Gladys aren’t among the tags you’d normally expect to see written in graffiti, but a group of care home residents have proved that you’re never too old to learn new skills by taking a lesson in graffiti art. Vanda Bradshaw and Audrey Clarke were two of the residents at Tennyson Wharf to grab an aerosol and learn the art. They were taught by artist James Mayle, who usually teaches much younger people how to wield spray paint.
Upcoming events
May
May is the gateway to Summer and we have lots of fun things planned - 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....
Coffee Morning - First Thursday of the month
Come along and make new friends, 1st Thursday of the month - all welcome.
