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
Virtual Dog Show
1st Prize for the category craziest doggy went to Cocker Spaniel Harley, whose photo submitted showed him photographed on a Harley-Davidson Motorbike!
1st Prize for the category Best Dressed went to German Shepherd Elsa
1st Prize went to a lovely Basset Hound, Buddy Disley - for the category cutest doggy
2nd Prize went to Cocker poo, Rupert Campbell 2nd for the category best dressed and craziest doggy
Home support charity The Trussell Trust Food Bank
Westvale House Care Home has become a donation and collection point for food and products for The Trussell Trust Food Bank, Warrington.
Westvale House care home is taking a “Whole Home Approach” to the cause inviting residents, their families - during garden visits, employees and the wider communityto kindly donate to the very worthy cause.
Home hosts garden 'Meet the Manager'
Westvale House welcomed local professionals to join them for a garden visit to "Meet the Manager" Charlotte Aspinall as part of the home's community networking & supporting others in the industry.
It was an opportunity for professionals from various care organisations within the community to meet our team, network in the home's garden and take a virtual tour of the home. Questions about the service and delivery of care were answered by Charlotte.
Charlotte Aspinall, Senior General Manager said "At Westvale House we develop our relationships with others in the wider community which ultimately benefits our residents in many ways.
Hosting a Professional event such as this allows individuals from the care industry to meet and connect with one another whilst adhering to current social distancing guidelines. It’s a great chance to share experiences of working within the care sector, make new contacts within the community”
Summer bouquets for Residents
A local Warrington charity, “Neighbourhood Food Larder” brought smiles to Residents and staff with their very colourful delivery. Residents chose their own bunches of flowers containing some of their favourite blooms. General Manager, Charlotte Aspinall said “ What a wonderful and colourful sight this is, Residents are thrilled to have so much colour around the home. We are very grateful to the Charity “Neighbourhood Food Larder”
Beauty Angels
Residents and Staff were delighted to receive some delicious Body Shop products kindly given to Westvale House by Carly Parkinson of "Beauty Angels" We had fun voting for the most popular fragrance & the winner was......a Special Edition "Cool Cucumber" hand cream
Supporting the Ambulance Crew
We thanked Matt & his colleague who brought a new resident to our home in their ambulance.
For their long drive back to Blackpool, on the hottest day of the year, we gave the crew a goodie bag each which included a Barchester refillable water drinking bottle each, filled with fresh cool water. The team set off nicely hydrated & we look forward to providing refills anytime for the team if they are passing
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.
