Activities at Westvale House Care Home

Westvale care home prepared a traditional Burns Night Supper to the tune of bagpipes and capers continued well into the wee small hours! Staff, residents and relatives at the home were involved in a number of activities to mark the Scottish institution, including honouring the poem Address to a Haggis, written by Burns.

General Manager, Carol Dwyer  thought it was a perfect occasion to celebrate an evening steeped in age-old tradition as well as getting in a spot of Scotch whisky tasting, accompanied bagpiper, Ian to singing a medley of Burns’ songs. Carol said: “Our residents have enjoyed a hearty meal of Scotch broth, Haggis with neeps and tatties all prepared by our stellar chef”

One resident said: “I enjoyed acting out the part of the whisky-bearer and asking everyone to raise a dram to toast the Haggis.”

Residents from Westvale enjoyed an afternoon of singing and dancing to classic hits by local entertainer to celebrate the King of Rock ‘n’ Rolls birthday. As residents put on their ‘blue suede’ dancing shoes for an afternoon of classics songs from the King of Rock N Roll which saw everyone singing and clapping along too!

Residents had a wonderful time from start to finish and commented on how much they enjoyed the Elvis tribute before sitting back to enjoy a slice of delicious home-made cake and refreshments. Carol Dwyer, General Manager said: “I am glad that everyone enjoyed the visit and we continually review our activities calendar to look at different ways to provide our residents with choice.”

Residents at Westvale recently enjoyed the company of young boys from local rugby club, Latchwood Rugby Club. Residents welcomed the group of rugby plays to enjoy music, games and activities with residents at the home. Residents were delighted to play pass the ball and hear of their stories from playing rugby and ambitions of the team. The catering team at the care home provide a selection of healthy snacks on the day, including hand cut fruits and vegetables, as well as a spread of cakes and sweet treats for all to enjoy.

General Manager, Carol Dwyer said: “The residents at our home had a lot of fun with our group of young visitors. The rugby playeers were able to show us what they learnt in their rugby training and heard stories from our residents from their younger days. If anyone ever wants to stop in for a lovely afternoon with your young ones, or just for a cuppa and a break, we’d love to have you join us.”

Residents, relatives and colleague got into the Christmas spirit by throwing a festive themed party for its residents and their guests.

Westvale’s Christmas party was in full swing with festive foods, live music from vocalist, David John Dee and games. Residents enjoyed a feast of festive foods prepared by the home’s chef, and the afternoon was a great success as everyone sung, toe-tapped along!

General Manager, Carol Dwyer said: “We endeavoured to give each of our residents something that they could really be excited about in the run up to Christmas and have had lots of treats for the people who live here and their guests. I am pleased that we could hold something like this for our home and it is clear that everyone has really enjoyed the day!”

Residents of Westvale were treated to an afternoon of musical delight as they watched a very special live musical performance at St Philips School. Residents were delighted to be invited to watch the children from the schools choir perform a selection of festive carols as part of the homes busy social calendar.

General Manager, Carol Dwyer said, “Our residents had a wonderful visit to the school and sung along with the wonderful performers. We do our best to provide a wide range of activities and entertainment as part of the lifestyle enrichment programme for residents, and this was one was one of our favourites.”

Residents, Vera and Sheila meet up at Westvale House after many years apart! Veronica Rudd and Sheila Birchall were reunited after 50 years apart, both having recently moved into the home.

The ladies first met at Fletchers Dance Hall in Warrington in 1948. They used to meet up at the dance hall with their husbands every week. Vera said that she has realised how much things have changed over the years!

The ladies are so happy that their friendship has been renewed after all of these years. The ladies are looking forward to celebrating the run up to Christmas together.