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.
Chloe Alcock
Chloe loves bringing creativity into our home and making our residents smile. Whether she's engaging residents with her artistic flair or simply brightening their day, Chloe is always finding ways to connect with those around her.
When she’s not at work, you’ll find her cozy under her favourite blanket with a cup of tea, crocheting or playing video games.
Chloe has a passion for animal care which led her to volunteer at Shepreth Wildlife Park, where she worked with red pandas, lemurs, and coatis. She’s also an award-winning artist, having earned the Royston Art Society’s Young Artist Award, and studied Game Art at Falmouth University, She brings a wealth of creativity and skills to our residents.
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
Intergenerational fun in the garden!
We had such fun recently when the very sweet Grade 1 class of St Mary's C of E Truro came to visit us for a Ghost and Gaul hunt. The children were tasked with finding little ghosts hidden throughout our gardens. In exchange for their finds, some of our residents handed out very exciting gift packs filled with sweets, toys, crafting packs and other treats. It was so wonderful to see them running through our beautiful gardens and hear the sounds of their excitement fill our hallways. The smiles they brought to our residents faces is unmatched. Thank you to all the children for their visit and we can't wait to see you soon!
Community Companion - Geri and BT
Life within Kenwyn provides many, daily, heartwarming moments & we aren’t always ready to capture them to share them with you, but today was different.
We have partnered with BT who, in recent years started a volunteer initiative known as Community Companion. BT employees volunteer to spend time on the phone with a resident at Kenwyn and have a good old chat.
Here you can see Geri, deep in conversation with his new contact at BT. Geri, listened, chatted about the past and laughed for half an hour and really enjoyed himself.
If you think your relative living at Kenwyn would benefit from this experience, drop us an email below and we will set it up.
Eric presents Elaine with her well deserved reward
Lorraine Billington is one of Kenwyn’s Senior Carer’s.
She is one of the hardest working people we know and a wonderful role model.
Kind, Caring and inspiring, Lorraine is a highly regarded and much loved member of the staff team.
This month she is our Employee of the Month and here we can see her and Kenwyn resident Eric who is presenting her with her certificate. Eric also nominated Lorraine and he was honoured to recognise her in this way. Eric had prepared a speech for Lorraine which told her how much she deserved her award as well as thanking her for her hard work and dedication.
Thank you Lorraine for all you do.
Heartwarming Therapy dog visit
This week, we had a heartwarming visit from a very special guest... Holly, the therapy dog! Holly, with her gentle and friendly nature, brightened our residents' day by paying visits to their rooms, greeting them with warm hellos and soft cuddles.
Therapy dogs like Holly play a vital role in our care home community. Their presence brings comfort, companionship, and a sense of connection to our residents. The joy they bring is palpable, and we're incredibly grateful for these furry ambassadors of happiness.
Kenwyn's employee of the month
Introducing Kenwyn’s most recent employee of the month!
Ivan is Kenwyn’s Maintenance Assistant and all round go-to-guy! Ivan can always be bumped into along the corridors with a tool in his hand and a smile on his face. Ivan is always willing to go the extra mile, making sure all our residents are comfortable and feel at home. Thank you, Ivan, for your unwavering hard work and dedication.
Kenwyn residents visit Malpas park
We took a trip to Malpas Gardens last week, taking advantage of the beautiful, yet out of the ordinary, October sunshine! Our residents thoroughly enjoyed strolling through the greens, taking in the beauty of the flowers and trees, and enjoying the crisp fresh air. They even enjoyed some playful moments in the recreation area, reminding us that there's a little bit of child in us all!
