Activities at Westvale 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.
Joanne Sherwood
Hi, I'm Joanne and I'm the Activities Co-ordinator at Westvale House! I joined the team in December 2023 and absolutely love my role. Getting to spend time with our residents every day and getting to know each of them more and more, is such a privilege.
I get to create and tailor our activities to the preferences of each individual resident, making sure they're all doing things they'll absolutely love, and that brings me and the rest of the team so much joy. Making each of their days special is what I believe my job is all about.
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 Westvale House Care Home
Afternoon tea
At the beginning of the month our Residents and their families enjoyed Afternoon Tea at a local Pub.
Socialising is important for our Residents and staying connected with family and our local community. This provides a sense of belonging for boosting physical and mental health.
Remembering the Queen
During the National period of Mourning we ve spent time reminiscing and celebrating the memory and reign of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the ll.
Our hearts were heavy following the very sad news of Queen Elizabeth s passing but together we took time to reflect on the reign and extraordinary life of our beloved Queen.We held out own service of mourning to share memories and the Mayor of Warrington joined us .
We signed the Book of Condolences and also created a Memory Tree writing our fondest memories of our late Queen.These memories of her Majesty will be in our hearts forever.
Fun & Games
Fun and games in the garden always means a great time is had by all
We exercised almost without realising it when we played the Parachute game
We are thoroughly enjoying the September sunshine whilst we can.
Creative Design
Here at Westvale House we enjoy Craft sessions, this week we have tried our hand at the Nexus Playboard.
This was a new craft to us and for a lot of our residents but it certainly proved to be very popular and a lot of fun.
This kind of crafting has many benefits such as keeping our fine motor skills on point, testing our stamina and exercising our creative design side and all while keeping the mind and body calm and relaxed
Baking Club
Here at Westvale House we look forward to enjoying the very poplular weekly Baking Club.
We enjoyed a firm favourite this week, Rice Crispy Cakes!
Making old classics always promotes great conversations of the past and a good opportunity for reminiscing.
Musical mystery tour
Our homes had a brilliant time with curator Sarah Deters as she took us on a virtual ‘Music Through the Ages’ tour of St Cecilia’s Hall: Concert Room and Music Museum.
Our residents were thrilled to discover weird and wonderful musical instruments, hear their unusual sounds, and find out how instruments have changed over the last 500 years.
The virtual live event explored the world-renown collection of musical instruments on display at St Cecilia’s Hall, Scotland’s oldest concert hall.
Upcoming events
Could you be a Volunteer?
Your time could make a real difference - if you would like more information on Volunteering here at Westvale House we'd love to hear from you.
Community Coffee Morning
Our bi-weekly Community Coffee Morning at Westvale House is a great opportunity to meet people and enjoy a coffee and some treats. Why not pop along and see our lovely home?
Don't Dine Alone - last Friday of each month
We know meal times can be lonely for some older people, so we extend a warm invitation for you to enjoy some company and a nutritious meal. Please call 01925 571266 to book.
Calling all Emergency Services
Come and take a break with us - we offer a warm drink any time you need it! Pop in on your break...
Looking for a place to host a meeting?
Looking for a place to host a meeting? We have space and extend an invitation for you to get in touch and see what we have to offer.
