Activities at Westergate House 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.
Lee Austin
My name is Lee and I am the Head of Lifestyle here at Westergate House.
I support our residents daily to do the things they enjoy and it is extremely important to me that we are offering a premium and person centred service to each resident. I support our residents on a daily basis by providing meaningful and quality activities either in groups or on a 1:1 basis, to help encourage and build confidence while creating an enjoyable environment for everyone. Westergate House is the home of our residents, we as staff are working in it, so it is extremely important to me that we are respectful of that, while offering a premium and person centred service to each and every resident.
I am a trained actor and professional vocalist and not shy in making a fool of myself. If I do that every day to put a smile on our residents faces then I’m happy I have played my part, along with the rest of the amazing team, to brightening their day. If you hear someone singing along the corridor or see them dancing in the lounges, it will probably be me.
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 Westergate House Care Home
Mayor Visit
The Mayor of Arundel, Mrs Lucy Ashworth, came to Westergate House on Christmas Jumper Day. It was a lovely, informal and relaxed visit from the Mayor, who chatted to each resident. We chatted over tea and cake about our Christmas plans and upcoming panto, and she promised to revisit us in the new year.
Vintage Christmas Party
Residents of Westergate House enjoyed the Vintage Christmas Party at Sage House in Tangmere, which included musical bingo and entertainment from Dawn Gracie. The afternoon was rounded off by singing '12 Days of Christmas', then we headed off back home to Westergate House just in time for mulled wine and warm mince pies.
Remembrance Day
As custodians of remembrance, The Royal British Legion called on the nation to unite in commemorating Remembrance Sunday. Westergate House residentsand staff answered that call, along with the Bognor Regis Air & Sea Cadets. Rev. Alison Green held a service of remembrance, which this year fell on the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War.
Westergate House joins the rest of the nation in saying 'thank you'.
Harvest Service
Our Harvest Service was held by Rev Dr. Janet Hopewell, who is the Southern Synod Chaplain for Older People. The residents of Westergate House gathered to give thanks for the harvest.
Fun Days
You're never too old for dressing up! The Westergate House care staff have been enjoying fun times with the residents recently. Everyone likes to be silly sometimes!
Baking Preparations
With the recipe chosen, the ladies of Westergate House were off to Sainsbury’s to buy the ingredients for this week's baking class.
