Activities at The Wingfield Care Home

As we entered spooky season, residents enjoyed two exciting animal visits. Melissa from Creature Cuddles led an interactive animal handling session, followed by Kris from Tropical Discovery Workshop and their thrilling Jaws and Claws experience.

Animal-assisted activities can help boost a mood, reduce stress, and encourage social interaction. The visits also gave residents the chance to face their fears, with many bravely holding and meeting animals they never thought they would. It was wonderful to see so much confidence, curiosity, and laughter throughout both events!     

Residents have recently enjoyed two fantastic outings, both filled with animal encounters, fun, and friendship. Our first trip took us to Fairfield Animal Centre, where residents met a variety of lovely animals and enjoyed learning more about them. The day was rounded off perfectly with tea and cake in the café, giving everyone the chance to relax and chat about their favourite moments.

We also enjoyed a visit to Kelly's Donkeys for their wonderful "Coffee with a Donkey" experience. Residents loved getting hands-on with the friendly donkeys, spending time grooming, stroking, and getting to know these gentle animals up close.

Both outings provided meaningful opportunities for social interaction, stimulation, and creating happy memories. It was wonderful to see so many smiles and hear so much laughter as residents enjoyed these special experiences together.     

Residents recently enjoyed a wonderful ceramics workshop with Geraldine, giving them the opportunity to get creative and try something new. During the session, residents carefully crafted beautiful flower coasters, using their imagination and artistic skills to create unique designs. The ladies thoroughly enjoyed the experience and were incredibly proud of their creations. 

Regular creative activities such as these provide residents with the chance to express themselves, learn new skills, and enjoy time together in a relaxed and social setting.     

Everyone is now looking forward to receiving their finished pieces back soon and seeing the final results of their hard work.

Our residents recently enjoyed a fantastic 80's-themed party, filled with music, dancing, and plenty of nostalgia.

The event featured brilliant live entertainment from Mini Concerts, who had everyone singing along to classic hits from the decade. Residents and staff embraced the theme, enjoying the lively atmosphere and reminiscing about favourite songs and memories from the 1980s. It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces as residents tapped their feet, danced, and joined in with the fun.

A fantastic afternoon spent in the garden enjoying live music. The sunshine, the music and the company made it truly special. Our wonderful singer, David Toya, filled the air with live music while everyone enjoyed freshly baked scones and afternoon tea – the perfect Summer combination.

There was such a warm, joyful atmosphere with staff, residents and families all coming together. We even had old friends reunited when two of our residents were delighted to discover that they were once neighbours, and then spent the afternoon happily catching up. Many of our residents joined in the fun, singing on the microphone, dancing and sharing meaningful moments that made the day feel magical. A particularly touching moment being when one of our residents requested a song that holds deep meaning for her. She told us it made her day and that it’s something she will never forget.     

Residents recently enjoyed a delightful afternoon creating beautiful autumn wreaths to hang on their bedroom doors. Using seasonal colours and decorations, everyone got creative while enjoying plenty of chat, laughter, and good company.

The finished wreaths looked fantastic and brought a lovely touch of autumn throughout the home. It was a wonderful opportunity for residents to express their creativity, share stories, and enjoy a relaxing afternoon together.       

Residents recently enjoyed a fascinating visit from the Trowbridge RAF Air Cadets, who spent the evening sharing their experiences and demonstrating some of the skills they have learned. The cadets treated residents to an impressive drill display before spending time chatting with them and answering questions about their training and activities.

The visit was particularly special for resident Geoff, who proudly served in the RAF. Geoff enjoyed reminiscing about his time in service and sharing stories with the cadets, making the evening a truly meaningful intergenerational experience.

It was a wonderful opportunity to bring different generations together, with residents and cadets alike enjoying an evening filled with conversation, learning, and mutual respect.       

Residents enjoyed a wonderful Afternoon at the Opera with a live performance from Gregory Steward. His beautiful selection of operatic favourites delighted residents, who spent the afternoon singing along and enjoying the music. To make the occasion even more special, residents were treated to Prosecco and fresh strawberries, creating a relaxing and elegant atmosphere.    

It was a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon that brought smiles, conversation, and plenty of happy memories.

We are delighted to be collaborating with Snap Fitness Trowbridge, who have been visiting our home to deliver weekly exercise sessions for our residents.

The classes have been a fantastic way for residents to stay active, improve their wellbeing, and enjoy trying something new in a fun and supportive environment. One of the highlights has been the opportunity to take part in some boxing exercises, which residents particularly enjoyed and approached with great enthusiasm!

A big thank you to the team at Snap Fitness Trowbridge for helping our residents stay fit, have fun, and build confidence through regular physical activity. We look forward to many more sessions together.      

We had an incredible day at home hosting our circus-themed Summer fête this year! SASS Events entertained us with breathtaking aerial hoops, thrilling fire shows and plenty of circus skills that had everyone amazed! The house was very busy and buzzing with energy as children enjoyed trying out new circus tricks and everyone enjoyed sweet treats such as candy floss, popcorn and sweets.

Our raffle was also a massive success and, thanks to all the support from everyone, we were able to raise a staggering £661! With a small donation made to Cats Protection UK, who continue to support the home, the rest was put in our residents' fund and will continue to ensure we can keep creating meaningful moments like these for our residents. 

Residents recently enjoyed a fantastic art workshop with Charlotte, where they got creative making charming little hedgehogs using papier-mâché and a variety of craft materials. The session was filled with smiles, conversation, and plenty of artistic flair as everyone put their own unique touch on their creations.

A particularly wonderful aspect of the workshop was how adaptable it was, allowing residents of all abilities to take part and enjoy the experience. It was lovely to see residents who can sometimes find traditional creative activities a little more challenging fully engaged and proudly showing off their finished hedgehogs. A delightful afternoon of creativity, achievement, and fun was had by all. 

Residents recently set sail for a swashbuckling afternoon of fun at our Pirate-Themed Music Event. With plenty of dressing up, laughter, and entertainment, everyone embraced their inner pirate for the occasion. The event featured a series of lively entertainment from Mini Concerts, where residents joined in with much-loved sea shanties and nautical songs. There was plenty of singing, clapping, and smiling as everyone came together to enjoy the music and festive atmosphere.

The afternoon was a fantastic success, bringing residents together for a memorable celebration filled with fun, friendship, and a touch of pirate spirit. 

Residents recently enjoyed a special outing to the Westbury White Horse, a trip that was personally requested by resident Hilary. Accompanied by fellow resident Keith, the pair spent a lovely day taking in the stunning views and fresh countryside air.

The outing was particularly meaningful for Keith, who had set himself the goal of completing a walk during the visit. Having spent many years walking and fundraising for charities, Keith was delighted to achieve his goal and was proud of what he had accomplished. Inspired by the experience, Keith is now hoping to help organise and take part in a future charity walk for the home, combining his passion for fundraising with his determination to stay active.        

The trip was a wonderful example of how supporting residents to achieve their personal goals and wishes can create meaningful experiences, boost wellbeing, and make lasting memories.     

We were delighted to welcome members of the Trowbridge Royal British Legion to our home for a special visit. During the afternoon, resident Vic and his wife Ann were presented with a certificate in recognition of their valued contribution to the Poppy Appeal in The Shires, Trowbridge.

It was a proud moment for everyone as we celebrated their dedication and support for such an important cause. We would like to thank the Royal British Legion for their visit and congratulate Vic and Ann on this well-deserved recognition.

With the weather being so beautifully hot, we took our monthly Dementia Disco outdoors – and Steve from Retro DJ brought all the classics that our residents love! There were smiles, singing, dancing, plenty of shade and, of course…ice lollies all round!

Residents and staff enjoyed every moment soaking up the sunshine and the music together. These afternoons are what Summer is all about – joy, connection and a whole lot of fun!