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
Macmillan Coffee Morning
All staff, residents and relatives all part in the Macmillan Coffee Morning by baking delicious cakes which we sold to raise money. Along with the table top sale and raffle, we managed to raise a fantastic £190.00. Everybody enjoyed their cakes and coffee whilst listening to the lovely music provided by the local pianist.
Annual Country and Western Summer Party
All staff, residents and relatives got involved with the spirit of the party and dressed up in country & western-themed clothing. There was also live entertainment provided by Lindsey Walker, who sang a medley of songs for everyone, and a great selection of homemade food available. We also had a surprise visit from Carer, Vanessa's, horse. The afternoon was a huge amount of fun with everybody in high spirits.
Care Home Open Day at Wimborne
Care Home Open Day is an initiative that has been put together to help change perceptions of care homes and invite local communities through the doors to experience life within our home.
Here at Wimborne, we invited everyone from our local community and beyond to come and enjoy the day with us. We held a coffee morning and also an afternoon tea party, along with raffles, live entertainment provided by Carer, Lois, and a variety of different stalls provided by The Red Cross and the local crafts and cards shop. Our friendly team were on hand to give tours of the home and to answer any questions about the wonderful services we can provide.
Royal Week at Wimborne
We held a Royal Week to celebrate the Queen’s Birthday with all residents, relatives and staff. The week was full of royal activities, including A Saturday Afternoon Matinee – 90 Years of a Queen, a visit from Mike and Biscuit the barn owl, tea parties and afternoon coffee mornings - and a day at Ascot. We also entered the National Activity Providers Association's A Right Royal Novelty Cake competition. Winners are being announced shortly, so fingers crossed!
Celebrating the Queen's 90th Birthday at Wimborne
On Sunday 12th June, everybody got together to celebrate the Queen’s Birthday with an afternoon tea party whilst watching the parade. Residents and relatives enjoyed a wide range of delicious refreshments including icecream, sandwiches and homemade cakes.
A Night with Elvis
A couple of residents at Wimborne enjoyed spending an evening at an Elvis Tribute Act, where they danced the night away. The said that they had never danced so much in years, and how much they both enjoyed the night.
Who said you can get too old to party?
