Activities at Wimborne 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.
Zoe Freeman
I have been working in care since 2019 and love the industry. I came from working on cruise ships and running events and activities there which has set me up to be a successful activities coordinator in care. You will never see me without a smile on my face and always bring my fun and bubbly personality to my job. My favourite part of my job is making people cheerful and help make their wishes come true to show people that age is just a number and we can have fun no matter what!
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
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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 Wimborne Care Home
Crufts Arrives at Wimborne
Staff and residents families were all invited to take part in the dog show. There were many prizes to be won for the winning dogs in the various categories. There were various breeds of dogs, from the very popular Labrador to the Poodle. The judges were from the local dog training school, and were very impressed. All residents thoroughly enjoyed the day!
Memory Walk
Following on from last year’s Memory Walk, staff decided to take part again this year. Organised by the Dementia Friendly Hayling Island Group, the 2 mile walk took them along the Hayling seafront to the funfair and back in the glorious sunshine on Saturday 22nd September.
There were just under eighty of us at the event and we managed to raise nearly £450 for the Alzheimer's Society. With every pound raised, new research is being funded for and providing precious support to more people, wherever they are and whatever they are going through.
The day was a huge success, filled with smiles, joy and laughter. Everybody is looking forward to the next Memory Walk so we can unite against dementia once again!
Intergenerational Morning
We recently hosted an intergenerational morning between the residents and a local playgroup. Boogie Mites, based in Cosham, came along with the mums and their toddlers to enjoy music, games and activities with the residents. Due to the success and the joy that comes from watching the interaction between the young and the old, Boogie Mites will be visiting us once a month.
Relaxation & Pampering
Once a fortnight, after breakfast, Lynn and Kerry sit down with the ladies and provide a morning filled with relaxing hand massages and pampering. All the ladies really do enjoy getting their morning of pampering, which is shortly followed by morning coffee.
Outdoor Games
Residents spent the morning having lots of laughter and fun as a game of giant skittles was taking place in the courtyard. Even some of the staff couldn’t resist and had to get involved with all the fun and joy. The morning really was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
Able Classes
Rhonda from Able Classes comes and visits residents regularly to provide one hour classes, including a mix of general knowledge quizzes, reminiscence sessions, games and simple physical exercise routines. The aim is to stimulate both the brain and the body in a relaxing, enjoyable and entertaining atmosphere. Residents are always looking forward to Rhonda’s next visit.
