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
Kitchen Corner
Once a week, residents get together in the living kitchen to discuss, cook or bake whichever sweet or savory snack they fancy. Most recently, they decided to make the delicious classic Eaton Mess and also a tear and share chocolate Christmas tree oozing with warm Nutella. Both were thoroughly enjoyed by the residents with their afternoon tea.
The Pianist
Resident, Rosemary, regularly plays the piano in the lounge for other residents, families and staff members to enjoy. Everybody is always amazed at how wonderfully she can play and enjoy the classical tunes, which you can hear throughout the home.
Birthday Flower Arranging
Once a week, Lynn & Kerry collect bunches of various flowers from the local florists so residents are able to create their own bouquets. The completed bouquets are then proudly shown off around the home and within residents' rooms, which really brighten up the place. The flower arranging was followed with birthday celebrations for Joan, who recently turned 95.
Cheese & Wine Evening
We held a cheese and wine evening for residents here at Wimborne. The evening was full of laughter and enjoyment and we indulged in all different sorts of cheeses, from the stinky to the more mild ones, accompanied with crackers and biscuits. Residents commented how cosy and comfortable the evening was and would like to have Chinese-themed evening next.
Havant Garden Centre
Lynn and Kerry organised a trip to the garden centre in the close town of Havant. Residents browsed through the various types of seasonal plants, the retail areas and also shopped for this year’s Christmas decorations and stalls. After all the retail therapy, a quick refreshment was enjoyed in the café, before making the minibus trip back to the home in time for supper.
25 Years of Barchester
On 20th October, residents and relatives joined us to celebrate 25 years of Barchester Healthcare, which was founded back in 1992 by Mike Parsons.
There was musical entertainment, provided by local singer, Karen Williams, raffles, local stalls from the community, Chriss' Mobile Toiletry Shop, and also a delicious buffet provided by our very talented chefs, Alex and Damien, followed by a toast with a glass of Prosecco.
Toni and Angel, from our housekeeping, team did a very special dance routine to the famous 'Achey-Breakey Heart' song and also sang beautifully to some old classics.
The day was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
