Activities at Kenwyn Care Home

Activities are the cornerstone of a wholesome home experience and our Activities Coordinators are always putting their creative minds to the test by organising new and exciting social events for residents to partake in. Of course, we take into account the likes and dislikes of those we support, so if someone doesn’t feel like trying something new, there will always be something on offer to reflect their personal interests. For the people who may just prefer some peace and quiet instead, we also offer one-to-one time that can be enjoyed with a nice cup of coffee or just a simple chat – whatever they desire.

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

Scarlett Eastham

Activities Lead

As the head of Activities and Kenwyn, Scarlett has been part of the team for two years, Initially working as a Care Assistant. She has a genuine passion for spending time with residents, always making their happiness her priority and bringing smiles to their faces.
Scarlett loves reading, self-care and cooking. A true animal lover, she has a particular fondness for diary cows. Originally from Burnley, she moved down to Cornwall a few years ago and has embraced life in Cornwall ever since.

Life-encriching activities booklet

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 Kenwyn Care Home

Students bridge The Generations

This week, we welcomed students from the Citizenship for Life programme to Kenwyn. The 13 and 14 year old students from three schools across Cornwall spent time learning about later life and the important role of care workers while chatting with our residents and sharing stories.It was a wonderful opportunity for our residents to connect with the younger generation and for the students to gain valuable insights into the care and support we provide.

World Cruise; Thailand!

Our residents have been immersing themselves in the sights and flavours of Thailand as part of this month's World's Cruise event.Alongside the delicious aromas of Thai curry prepared by our chef, residents and family enjoyed a calming art activity, using vibrant colours to bring Thai-inspired designs to life.The focus and gentle rhythm of using colour can be especially soothing, making it a favourite with all!

The Power Of Music

Music is a cherished part of life in our home, and we recently enjoyed a visit from local musician Melanie Garside, who filled our day with beautiful melodies. 

Our residents were thrilled to tap, clap, sing, and play along, creating a lively and joyful atmosphere. These musical moments are more than just entertainment – they uplift spirits, promote wellbeing, and foster a sense of togetherness within our community. 

Music has the power to connect us, and experiences like this enrich daily life, making our home a special place to be.

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Painting at Kenwyn: Boosting Energy, Creativity, and Mental Wellbeing for Our Residents

Activities in all forms can boost energy levels which are a natural mood booster.

And Painting is SO impressive!

It can improve mood and mental health by stimulating creativity and focusing attention, which can lower anxiety and release emotions.

Our residents enjoyed their time in the creative space that Kenwyn is able to provide.

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Kenwyn's Lumo-Themed Dementia Café

Our Community Dementia Cafes always have a different theme, but one thing they all have in common is FUN and plenty of it.

This month we invited you to a Lumo party!

The glow in the dark party was a different idea for our cafe, but it brought fun and laughter and more importantly, it brought people together.

There were games and activities for everybody to be involved with, along with delicious refreshments.

Watch this space for details of Kenwyn’s next Dementia Support cafe.

Please remember, all are welcome and bring along anyone who may enjoy or benefit from the cafe.

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Heartfelt Reading Session Brings Joy and Camaraderie to Our Community

One of our popular activities is our reading sessions, which are held alongside our book and poetry clubs.

We all sit together and our residents read some of their favourite scripts from novels to newspapers, and then also read extracts to each other.

One of our residents read aloud a touching poem about growing older and we enjoyed the camaraderie that the activity brought us all.

Reading can have a positive impact on general wellbeing for the elderly, bringing enjoyment and escapism.

Sharing books is a great way to bring people together and rereading favourites can bring back memories of happy times, friends, family and even holidays.

Upcoming events

Armchair Yoga

Join us for Chair Yoga with Jay, our skilled Physiotherapist, every other Wednesday at 11.30am A gentle yet effective class designed to improve flexibility, strength and balance.

Blue Light Breakfasts

We're inviting all local blue light personnel and district nurses to pop by for a warm pastry and a hot takeaway coffee on us every Monday in December.