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
Christmas Choir at Winchester House
On Thursday 17th December Wouldham Primary School entertained us singing Christmas carols with great energy and enthusiasm. The children then took the time to talk with the residents after the performance!
Coffee Morning at Winchester House
On Wednesday 16th The All Saints coffee morning was held in Peters Mews. It was lovely to have the local community visit us to meet and talk with residents. A big thank you to Fran Bannister and the catering team for providing the delicious homemade cakes and mince pies.
Steve Erickson Visits Winchester House
On Monday 14th December Steve Erickson and his wife Pauline entertained us with a medley of Christmas favourites with lots of singing and dancing, a great time was had by all!
Trafalgar Day
On Wednesday 21st October residents attended the annual Trafalgar Day Service held by Wouldham Primary School at All Saints Church.
Trafalgar Day is the celebration of the victory won by the Royal Navy, commanded by Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
By tradition the children laid flowers on his grave in the churchyard and held a wonderful service to commemorate Walter with hymns and readings.
After the service, residents met for a chat with the Mayor and Mayoress of Tonbridge and Malling Cllr Owen and Christine Baldock.
Residents were very grateful to the staff, children and all those involved for the opportunity to be part of this special day.
Mayor and Mayoress Visit Winchester House
The Mayor and Mayoress of Tonbridge and Malling, Cllr Owen Baldock and Christine Baldock, visited Barchester’s Winchester House Care Home in Rochester on Friday 18th December to attend their annual carol service and wish staff and residents a very merry Christmas.
The Mayor and Mayoress were singing along as the All Saint’s Church Choir made their way along the corridors and through communal areas performing carols to the delight of all at the home.
Christmas 2015 at Winchester House
On Tuesday 1st December we were delighted that Burham Church of England primary school children kicked off our festive celebrations with some lovely carol singing. The residents had a great time with the children!
On Wednesday 2nd December, residents enjoyed a fun session with Sue from Motivation & Co, Sue works with the activity team to keep residents physically and mentally stimulated and is always a big hit with residents.
On Wednesday 9th January we were treated to Jasmine’s Christmas Show. Jasmine sang Christmas favourites such as Let it Snow, Jingle Bells and White Christmas, getting everyone singing and dancing along to this festive knees up!
