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.
Scarlett Eastham
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.
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
How we remembered the Queen
In honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, we took the time during the period of national mourning to commemorate her and pay our tributes to the Royal Family.
We created our own Memorial Area with candles and photos of the Queen, which staff, residents, families and friends could visit anytime, a place where anyone was welcome to sit in peace and reflect.
For many of our residents, the Queen represented comfort, hope and peace over the past seven decades of her sovereignty, and she will be sorely missed.
Truro Bridges Community Cafe
Community Matters!
It's really important to us here at Kenwyn that we continue to support our local community.
Our Home Services Advisor Adele, last week attended Truro Bridges first Community Cafe.
It was a Simple Crafts session, but more than anything a chance to bring the community together to chat and support each other.
Do visit Truro Bridges Cafe at The Moresk Centre on Thursdays @2pm.
Recognising Alzheimer's Month with a supportive Dementia Cafe
World Alzheimer's Month is a global opportunity to raise awareness, educate, encourage support of and demystify Dementia. World Alzheimer’s Day takes place on 21 September as part of World Alzheimer's Month.
It was with great pleasure that in recognition of this at Kenwyn, we invited our local community, relatives and residents along to our Dementia Café.
Our wonderful nurse Adelina was on hand to support relatives and residents. Ade has huge experience and expertise around caring for residents who live with Dementia and she was more than happy to share some of her wisdom.
Our kitchen prepared wonderful homemade sweet treats and we all really enjoyed the morning.
We hope that interest in our café is such that we are able to make it a regular event.
Residents share ice cream with families!
What is the best thing to do on a Sizzling Summer Day?
Eat Ice Cream that's what!
Families and relatives are always welcome at Kenwyn and having a catch up whilst eating a cooling ice cream is a perfect way to spend those wonderful summer days.
Another Sunny week in Kenwyn
Another beautiful sunny week here at Kenwyn is drawing to a close.
We have had so much fun this week treating our residents in the sunshine.
We've had prosseco and strawberries on the patio (Much loved by the families).
We indulged in some cooling ice lollies (a favourite with our residents bringing back fond memories of summer days).
The sun really does bring out the biggest smiles here at Kenwyn, and we have loved every second of it.
Fantastic vocalist Rachel spends an afternoon in Kenwyn
External entertainment for our residents is a vital part of our programme here at Kenwyn. Having a variety of entertainment is always exciting and gives our residents something to look forward to every month. We had another successful afternoon with Rachel Best a regular performer here at Kenwyn. Our residents had such a wonderful afternoon of dancing and singing and listening to Rachel's wonderful vocals.
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.
