Activities at Winchester House Care Home
Our activities team are constantly striving to mentally and physically stimulate those we support by organising group and individual activities for anyone and everyone to participate in. There are regular outings in the minibus to nearby places of interest, including the local priory and garden centres, as well as visits from musicians, a wide range of entertainers. We are lucky enough to have a enthusiastic team of volunteers who regularly visit the home throughout the week, and our yearly pantomime is a real crowd-pleaser and is well-attended by residents, relatives and members of staff. Activities are one of the most important aspects of a care home, so it is essential that our team are dedicated to ensuring that residents are entertained, and that life at Winchester House is fun and active.
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 Winchester House Care Home
Games Afternoon
Several of our residents love nothing more than a afternoon pool tournament or a game of magnetic darts. Or activities team always makes sure this is possible and sometimes even has a game or two with the residents themselves.
Festive and New Years Quiz
Residents and Staff gathered together to take part in Barchester's BIGGEST ever Christmas quiz. Over 80 care homes through out the south division took part. Winchester House is very proud to say that we finished within the top half. There was lots of laughter and a fun time was had by all.
Oh what fun we had, creating Christmas!
This Christmas our residents so enjoyed making the decorations for our home. We had several wreath making classes which of course is always enjoyable if a bit messy, but not as messy as the Gingerbread bread house making. Who care's, our residents loved creating Christmas. Happy Christmas to us all.
Alzheimer’s Society Elf Day
Alzheimer’s Society Elf day brought a little mischief to Winchester House, we raised money by dressing up and playing games including “Guess the name of the Elf”. Our happy little elves brought a smile to everyone’s face, it really was a day to remember.
Deck the Halls with bough's of Holly
We have been decorating baubles to put on our Christmas trees, residents enjoyed filling them with glitter and snow, and decorating the outside of the baubles with their initials. Our Christmas trees are now looking personal and so festive. Christmas - we are ready for you.
Celebrating Mickey Mouse Day
We had such fun discussing Mickey Mouse and other Disney films. We found out that Mickey Mouse first appeared on screen in 'Steamboat Willy' in 1928. Staff and Residents at Winchester House enjoyed treats to celebrate Mickey's big day. He just never seems to get old.
