Activities at The Warren Care Home
Here at The Warren, our activities team are always very busy thinking of new ways to keep residents active, both physically and mentally. We have regular trips out in the minibus, both locally and further a field, including the London Eye and the Thames River Trip), at least once a week during the summer months. We also enjoy visits from PAT dogs and have professional exercise sessions and live entertainment, which are always popular.
Kirstie Tifrani
My name is Kirstie and I am lucky enough to be the Activities Coordinator here at The Warren.
I have many years of experience working in care homes in Activities and leisure and lifestyle roles.
I love being part of The Warren team and supporting our residents to live their best lives with fun, interesting, and varied activities available every week. I always feel that the importance of residents' input into our weekly planner is important giving all residents equal opportunity to explore new interests as well as keeping up with previous interests and hobbies.
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 The Warren Care Home
Warren Celebrated a Recent Refurbishment
Harry Humphrey, Chairman of Norfolk County Council and Consort Mrs Brenda Humphrey cut the ribbon at The Warren Care Home in celebration of the recent refurbishment of the home, following significant investment.
The event, which took place on 11th October 2019 welcomed guests to view the home’s stylish new interior with a tour of the home. The home’s hospitality team provided refreshments and a tasty buffet. Musical entertainment was provided by local talent ‘Carol’.
Emma Bayne, General Manager at The Warren said: “The home is looking better than ever after the recent investment, and it was a pleasure to showcase the elegant new interior at the party. We were honoured that Harry and his lovely wife were able to join us on the day to cut the ribbon, and our staff and residents raised a glass of bubbles to mark the start of the new era of the home.
'40s Evening
The Warren held a '40s-themed evening to celebrate the start of a new era, following significant investment to the home.
Friends and family were welcomed to view the home’s stylish new interior and take a tour on the evening 27th September.
The World of Honey Bees
A local bee keeper brought part of his hive and his exquisite honey to The Warren. He gave a fascinating insight in to the world of honey bees and his quest to keep local honey in plentiful supply.
Residents were able to try on the bee keeper suit and taste the honey. One commented that the afternoon was the 'bee's knees'.
Teddy Bear Picnic
The Warren recently hosted an intergenerational Teddy Bear's picnic for residents and members of the local community. The event, which took place on 23rd of August 2019 welcomed a group of toddlers from the local nursery school as well as carers with babies to enjoy games and activities with residents at the home.
A life size teddy bear took everyone by surprise!
Trip to Geldeston Locks
The day started with drizzle, but the residents were not perturbed! Off they went on our minibus to the Highways Nurseries, where they had a carvery lunch. In the afternoon the sun was shining on the Waveney river near Geldeston Locks House.
The public house is situated at the end of the navigable river and to this day runs on a generator. One of the residents was delighted when an Apache helicopter flew overhead whilst sitting by the river. A perfect end to a great day out.
County Arts Choir
Residents and guests at the Warren Care Home enjoyed a night of grins with a live choir concert that took place at the home. The County Arts Choir performed a selection of songs on Friday 5th July.
General manager, Emma said: “Our residents and guests had a wonderful day singing along with the wonderful performers. We do our best to provide a wide range of activities and entertainment at The Warren as part of the lifestyle enrichment programme for residents, and this was one of our favourites!”
One resident said: “I haven’t heard such wonderful voices in a long time.'
