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
Festive Days Out
Ahead of the Christmas holidays, we’ve organised a trip out and visited a local garden centre! Thank you to Bents Garden & Home in Warrington for welcoming us.
Our residents were filled with joy during their visit and there were smiles and laughter all around. The place was specially decorated with beautiful festive lights, garlands and wreaths.
We’ve enjoyed some hot chocolates, mulled wine and tea and we were able to see the amazing ornaments and decorations and some wonderful Christmas flowers.
We truly enjoyed our day out.
Sunday Brunch
We're very lucky at Westvale House to have a friendly pub right next door! So to make the most of a cosy Sunday, we nipped out for a cup of tea and some brunch at The Maltings.
Our residents Eunice and Marie took a walk round the corner with our carers Jiji and Joy, and together they all had a lovely cup of tea and chat. Sometimes it's the little things that make all the difference, and set them up for a wonderful Sunday! They both had a lovely time and appreciated the one-on-one time.
Dashing through the snow....
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Westvale House care home in Old Hall, Warrington got into the Christmas spirit by joining a festive live virtual experience led by Des and Kelly from Performing Pets to visit a Christmas grotto where they got to meet some adorable reindeer.
Halloween Celebrations
Here at Westvale House, we got into the spooky Halloween spirit of things by creating an autumnal display with painted and carved pumpkins.
We hosted a fun-filled party in the afternoon with delicious Halloween inspired lunch and treats, and themed music!
Some of our residents preferred to paint and decorate pumpkins and to dress up for the occasion, others got involved in themed quizzes and games, and enjoyed watching Halloween films.
We all had a spooktacular time.
Movie Afternoon
We love a movie afternoon! We treated our lounge like a cinema this week and made sure everyone had their snacks, lights were down, and curtains were closed for the day's showing of The Sound Of Music!
The classic story requested by our residents, is all about Maria and her move to take care and be a part of the Von Trapp family. Everyone made sure to sit down and get comfortable to watch the classic. We were so invested, the singing along could be heard down our halls - even the staff joined in!
We're now taking suggestions for our next 'cinema' showing! What would you watch?
40-years Long Service Celebrated
Two Senior Carers at Westvale House in Old Hall, Warrington have both received a prestigious 20 Year Service Award in celebration of working at Barchester Healthcare for 20 years each.
Mariza Dee and Joy Jovinal, now Senior Carers, started at Barchester in October 2003 and have worked with residents and their relatives to ensure that their needs have been met over the years.
Upcoming events
Open Day - All Welcome!
Join us on Saturday 20th April for a guided tour of our facilities and meet the Westvale House family.
April
We extend a warm invitation for you to join us throughout April, as we look forward to a fun filled month ahead!
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.
