Activities at Wykeham House 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.

Enriching life
Watch our video on life enrichment in our homes.

Rachel Stevens

Activities Lead

I joined Wykeham House in October 2022 but I have worked doing activities in care homes since I left College, I began volunteering in a local home when I was 15 years old and then took on my first job in a care home when I was 18. I have enjoyed extending my knowledge to improve my work and have a Level 2 in Dementia Awareness, Domestic Abuse Awareness and Mental Health Awareness. I have also attended courses on End-Of-Life Activities as well as Dementia focused Activities. I love what I do and for me it is important that every day is a new day for our residents with new opportunities and a smiling face to come with it.

Life-encriching activities booklet

Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
Read our brochure

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 Wykeham House Care Home

Jamie and Andy's warm up

After bring our new resident to Wykeham House from hospital today, Jamie and Andy stopped for a well deserved cuppa and cake. All professionals connected with care are welcome at Barchester homes for a break and refreshments at any time, so we can thank them for all they do for us.

 

Bonfire Art

Our young friends from Toad Hall Nursery joined us to make pictures of fireworks using glue and lots of glitter! We all had lots of fun together.

Birthday Celebration

Patricia celebrated her Shush, 90th birthday, here at the home. Patricia celebrated with her husband and chefs, Ana and Robert.


 

Extreme Makeover: Fish Edition

Our fish tank had a makover recently. It now looks bright and colourful again!

Garden Centre Visit

Residents enjoyed a morning out at the local garden centre, with a cup of coffee and a slice of cake to round off the afternoon.

101st Birthday Celebrations

Kitty Celebrated her 101st birthday and had a lovely day. She had lots of visitors and presents!