Activities at Chestnut Gardens Care Home
Activities are an integral part of life at our care home. We want to ensure that the people we support have as much fun as possible during their time with us, so it’s important that our activities programme is created with the interests of residents in mind. Our skilled Activities Coordinators bring a certain uniqueness to the home that can’t be found anywhere else, and which is reflected in the activities they organise.
Rikardas Cirunas
Hello, my name is Rikardus and I am the Activities Co-ordinator at Chestnut Gardens Care Home.
I have worked for Barchester for five years and was so excited to be part of such a excellent team at this beautiful home.
Every day I look forward to supporting our residents in living a full and enriched life and especially enjoy the outdoor activities that we arrange to the local attractions, even if the weather can be unpredictable at times.
We also hold loads of varied internal activities so everyone is catered for and the musicians and therapy animals are a very big hit.
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 Chestnut Gardens Care Home
Purley Firefighters!
There's no better way to spend an afternoon than with local emergency services. Today I was privileged to be invited to meet the fire fighters at Purley Fire Station. It's great to be able to understand their work and challenges, particularly in this extreme heat and thank them for all they do with our very own Chestnut Gardens' Cup Cakes and an invite to pop by to our care home at anytime on their breaks and fill up with a hot drink in their own Barchester Flasks and more cake if required! To know we will be in their care is wonderful! Thank you team, we all owe you so much.
"Tea at the Gardens"
We had so much fun at Chestnut Gardens this afternoon! Singing sensation, Barry Stephens never disappointments and guests at our first " Tea at the Gardens" Ritz style afternoon tea were blown away with our home and the life we have to offer! A sumptous tea with a glass or 2 of Fizz were thoroughly enjoyed by all!
August Events
“Book Club!” Launch of our Monthly Club - Tuesday 9th at 11am. We're delighted to invite you to the launch of our monthly club. A chance to meet new and old friends and share a love of literature. This session will include discussing and choosing the books for review this year. Every second Tuesday of each month at 11am.
National Relaxation Open Day – Monday 15th August 10.00am to 4.00pm
Chestnut Gardens are opening their doors to all to pop in and see how good life can be in a caring, supportive environment with stimulating and relaxing activities, hobbies and events within a luxury setting and including 5 Star Hospitality! A glass of Fizz included!
Financial and Legal Surgery - Wednesday 31st at 6pm
Every last Wednesday of each month at 6pm you can meet Kevin Worrall, Independent Financial Advisor and Andrea Scott, Civil Wills who offers Powers of Attorney “made easy!”
Magic Tables
Chestnut Gardens have designated a whole floor to help people living with dementia be happy, safe and well. One of our specialised pieces of technology designed to support both our new residents and team members to have a great day by using stimulation through games is on display already in our Marketing Suite, our "Magic Table"!
Living Walls!
Things are hotting up in more ways than one with this week with the completion of many wonderful things in our grounds including these living walls! The gardens and outside space at Chestnut Gardens are expansive, diverse, creative and we think quite beautiful. Call us now to see what you think! Louise can be found anytime on 07435784703.
July Events!
Barchester Healthcare are keen to offer our care homes as a community hub as well as an amazing place to live. Chestnut Gardens offer free monthly events for all ages to enjoy. Why not call Louise on 07435784703 and pop along to these in July!?..... “Wake up and Make up!” Monday 18th at 10am.We’re delighted to be able to offer a completely complimentary professional make up application tutorial with local professional beautician, Megan. Antiques Roadshow Wednesday 20th at 3pm.Ex BBC host and local antique dealer, Michael Laikin joins us to entertain with his hilarious anecdotes and to examine your prized possessions! Bring them all along and be prepared for some exciting valuations! CHESTNUT CHERUBS! Tuesday 26th July at 2pm. Start the school holidays with a bang! We invite our local mums to come with their children of all ages to take a break and enjoy the amazing award winning magician“Theo!” Interactive fun for everyone!
Upcoming events
Last Community Café Before Xmas Break
Last Community Café before Christmas Break. We will have a Quaker Steel Band Performing
