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.
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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 Westergate House Care Home
Christmas Jumper Day
Residents and staff were delighted with the visit from the Mayoress of Arundel. She was the judge of our Christmas Jumper Day, with the worthy winner being resident, Keith Pittock. Also joining us on the day, was the Westergate W.I., who have promised to return in the new year.
Christmas Pantomime
The Christmas pantomime at Westergate was hosted by the Carousel Theatre Company’s, who put on a production of Cinderella. There was heaps of audience participation, including puppets – it was a real fun afternoon!
Christmas Cake Competition
Both residents and staff at Westergate House eagerly await the results of the Barchester Christmas Cake Competition.
School Choir
Residents and staff enjoyed a huge treat when the choir from Aldingbourne School visited our home and the pupils sang Christmas carols beautifully. Our guests mingled with residents and the two generations chatted and laughed together. Afterwards they, quite naturally, sang '12 Days of Christmas' before waving their goodbyes.
Thanks from Toy Appeal
It’s a big thank you to all the residents at Westergate House from the guys at Spirit FM's Toy Appeal collection point, who will ensure delivery of our donated toys.
Spirit FM Toy Appeal
Westergate House is once again supporting the Spirit FM Toy Appeal in West Sussex. The appeal, which is in its 9th year, is collecting toys and games for sick and underprivileged children and teenagers in West Sussex.
