Westvale HouseBarchester Healthcare

Activities at Westvale House Care Home

Our teams are trained to enrich the lives of residents through stimulating the mind, body and soul, and taking the time to learn about each person to ensure everyone receives support that adds enrichment to their life.

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.

Read our brochure ‘Life-enriching activities’ for more information about life in our care homes.

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Aimee Dyas

Activities Co-Ordinator

Hi, I’m Aimee and I am the Activities Co-ordinator here at Westvale House.

My role is to support Residents well-being, to provide enriching and meaningful activities and promote independence and social engagement.

I joined the team in April 2025 and by far the best part of the role is getting to know our Residents and their families. They have many stories to share and understanding their individual needs enables me to plan and deliver a tailored activities program that captures and includes everyone in the home.

Prior to joining Westvale I worked in Forensic Mental Health and prior as a Community Support Worker and feel that along with my NVQ Level 3 in Adult Social Care, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise not only to my role but to contribute to the Barchester whole home approach.

Outside of work, I enjoy regular trips to the cinema with my Fiancée, we adore our six cats and have plenty of cuddles and when time allows we get out and about for long walks.

Celebrating life at Westvale House Care Home

Westvale house seed planting

Getting into the summer spirit, our residents loved doing a bit of seed planting this week. We added a little soil, a few seeds, some water and, most of all, LOVE.

We are all excited to see them grow and bloom into beautiful flowers.

Trip down the rabbit hole

Staff and residents at Westvale House, travelled down the Rabbit hole to Westvale Wonderland for ‘Alice in Wonderland Day’,

Residents and their families enjoyed a Mad Hatters Tea Party including the Queen of Hearts Jam tarts, where we sang along and joined in dancing. Everyone got involved and dressed up to bring Huge Cheshire cat smiles and Laughter to Westvale House.

Westvale House day out

Some of our residents enjoyed a stroll in the local park this week. We saw the Baby Swans and ducks and enjoyed a walk down the canal.

Our residents really enjoyed the fresh air and nature. Just look at those faces.

Summer vibes

Our residents enjoyed spending time in the Garden with a nice cold beverage yesterday.

We put on our fancy hats and sun cream and had a wonderful time!

National picnic day

Our residents loved spending time sitting out in the garden having a picnic for National Picnic Day,
we even had our nails done in the sun!

Lots of laughs and chatting, reminiscing about past holidays and fun in the sun.

Westvale Mascot

Hi, I’m Barchy, and I am the Mascot here at Westvale House. My role is to Bring Smiles and Happiness to our residents and families, to promote independence and social engagement.

I joined the team in June 2025 and by far the best part of the role is getting to know our residents and their families.

Barchy has brought so many smiles to Westvale house already, and we look forward to many more to come.

Bollywood Beats Come to Westvale

Our lounge turned into a mini dancefloor as we welcomed a duo of Bollywood dancers to Westvale House.

The energy was infectious as everyone was immersed in the traditional dance and movement. There was toe-tapping, hand clapping and hip swaying - staff members were keen to give it a go too!

It wasn't just about dancing, it was about the smiles, connection and trying something new together.

Saxophone Sing-a-long

We were delighted to welcome Tina Wells Sax to Westvale House for an afternoon of musical entertainment. Residents and family members gathered in the lounge to enjoy a unique performance from Tina on her beautiful saxophone.

Residents were keen to get involved and passed the microphone around to join in with the popular tunes played and it was smiles all round as everyone soaked up the delightful sounds of the sax!

Come back soon Tina!

International Nurses Day

Residents and staff came together to raise a toast to all our amazing nurses on International Nurses Day.

Drinks were flowing as we enjoyed fruity cocktails to coincide with World Cocktail Day and in honour of the dedication, compassion and amazing work of our wonderful healthcare professionals.

A HUGE THANK YOU to all Nurses from everyone at Westvale House!