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.
Jools Wyngaard
South African born Jools joined the team here at Kenwyn in March 2023 as Activities Coordinator after she decided to try life in the UK with her partner.
Jools' background is in Fundraising and Digital Marketing however after witnessing her Grandmother live with Dementia has since always wanted to work more closely with the aged and vulnerable and enrich the lives of residents.
In her spare time Jools loves her animals and misses her cats who are with her family in South Africa.
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 Kenwyn Care Home
Today is World Photography Day!
World Photography Day is observed every year on August 19th to pay tribute to the art of photography. The day is commemorated with the aim of encouraging people who want to pursue photography as a hobby or career. It is an annual celebration of art, science, and the history of photography.
At Kenwyn we encouraged our residents to take photos of their favourite things/objects.
Using the tablet to snap away, we had some great results!
See what you think….
National Cheese and Wine Day at Kenwyn
As all our followers know, we love celebrating National Days at Kenwyn!
National Cheese and Wine Day fell on the 25th July and is a date that celebrates the ultimate pairing of cheese and wine.
For a lot of people, there is nothing that goes together better than a great glass of wine and some premium quality cheese, especially when tasting and drinking in a premium setting!
A lot of wine-producing cultures pair regional wines with local cheeses, and that is exactly what we did.
Our residents had great fun trying different styles of wine with the different cheeses along with relishes, chutneys, grapes, plus a range of breads, biscuits and crackers.
Kenwyn's new Physio
Every role in Kenwyn is as valued as the next, and we have been looking forward to introducing you to Amelia-Jane Smith.
Amelia is Kenwyn’s Physio and is firmly embedded and integral part of our fantastic team.
A really important part of life in Kenwyn is exercise. This week, and in addition to our Activities programme, Amelia has teamed up with Harvey, our Activities Coordinator and they have put together weekly group exercise classes and a Sports Day with our residents.
Welcome Amelia-Jane
Enjoying an afternoon in the garden, with singer Rachel
A Huge thankyou to local Singer Rachel Best and Vintage Harmony for performing for our residents on Friday in the bright sunshine. Our Residents always enjoy Live entertainment and is why it is always a vital part of our Activities Calendar.
Rachel Will be back at Kenwyn on Monday the 18th of July so feel free to Join us for a lovely afternoon in the sunshine.
Animals are the best form of Therapy
Barney’s back!
And what a magical boy he is.
Animals seem to reach people in a way that sometimes humans aren't able to reach each other.
The extraordinary Barney and his owner Juliet visited us again yesterday and worked more magic.
Barney, a Bernese Mountain Dog, is 4 years old and a Therapy Dog.
He adores people and as it turned out, people adore him!
A continued thank you to Barney and Juliet
Val enjoying a walk in our Gardens
At Kenwyn we all adore our well established gardens.
There is nothing that we enjoy more than opening our doors on a sunny day in Cornwall.
Our residents love getting out into the fresh air and as you can see on these photos, Val had a lovely time.
