Activities at Friston House Care Home
Our activity coordinators are constantly working to stimulate our residents both mentally and physically by organising group and individual activities for every one within the home to participate in. We have regular outings in our mini bus to various attractions within the area and in the summer we like to take our residents to the seaside, where they can enjoy fish and chips by the beach. Our activity programme is just one of the important aspects of the care home and we try our best to arrange the activities that our residents will enjoy.
David Johnson
I am David, I have been working at Friston House since December of 2023.
I have a background in the visitor attraction sector as an events and activities manager, working with families to create engaging, fun activities that result in long-lasting memories. It is my belief that care home activities should be just as fun, engaging, inclusive to all and worthwhile. Either as a group, self-led or on a one-to-one basis.
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 Friston House Care Home
Friston House Snake Visit
We had a sssssuper time recently when our Maintenance Man Gordon brought his snake in to visit our residents.
Our residents were so fascinated to hear about the snake and the way their shed their skin. We even got the opportunity to feel one of their old coats.
Those that were brave enough got to stroke and hold the snake if they wanted to!
Teapot Island
We recently had a lovely visit to Teapot Island.
Our residents headed out for the day and enjoyed a delicious cream tea. Everyone was fascinated by all the teapots! it was so lovely to get out and see somewhere new!
A Visit from Warren Wood Primary Academy
We loved seeing the children from Warren Wood Primary Academy recently!
Our residents loved watching the children sing their songs and also enjoyed looking at the beautiful drawings they’d done in class. Some residents read stories with the children whilst others chatted about their lives and had a laugh.
Ice Cream Day
Residents at Friston House recently got the opportunity to enjoy an ice cream trolley which was taken around the home by the Activities Team, all residents got the opportunity to enjoy an ice cream either in the communal areas or in their bedrooms.
We had such a lovely afternoon and residents were so grateful to enjoy a delicious treat.
A Big 80th Birthday Party
We recently hosted a wonderful party for one of our residents 80th birthdays. A few weeks prior the residents daughter got in touch and asked if she could have some of her family friends to play for our residents in the Dining Room, this turned out to be a huge success and one of our most enjoyed days of the month. Our chef Abin worked really hard to ensure the event was a success.
Romanian Day
We had a lovely time at our Friston House Romanian Afternoon,
Residents got the opportunity to try traditional Romanian food and learn about the culture of Romania.
This event was organised by our Deputy Manager Ana, thank you so much Ana, our residents loved it.
We were also joined by the HR Team from Mid Kent College who offered us a helping hand! Thank you so much for your help.
Upcoming events
Countdown to Christmas
Take a look at all of the wonderful festive events and activities throughout December. Please feel free to join our celebrations. Contacts us for more information.
