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
Carnon Downs Memory Cafe visit
Supporting our local community is incredibly important to us here at Kenwyn.
Carnon Downs Memory Cafe is a special place to Kenwyn, so special in fact, that a couple of weeks ago we invited our sister home Falmouth Court Care Home - Barchester Healthcare to come along and share in the magic.
Today, both of our homes gathered a selection of residents and went along to enjoy an afternoon of Cornish Poetry, delivered by the incredible Poet, Clive Blake, along with added fun, tea and cake.
Home Services Advisors Adele and Hugh volunteered and also gifted raffle prizes.
We will continue to support and attend this fantastic community effort.
Kenwyn's residents welcome a singer to our gardens
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.
Barney the Therapy Dog visits Kenwyn
Animals seem to reach people in a way that sometimes humans aren't able to reach each other.
Yesterday at Kenwyn Care Home was no exception.
The extraordinary Barney and his owner Juliet visited us and worked their 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! So much so in fact, he is becoming a regular visitor to Kenwyn and will be with us every 2 weeks.
A huge thank you to Barney and Juliet.
Cornwall Seal Group visit Kenwyn
Cornwall Seal Group Research Trust (CSGRT) is an evidence based conservation charity supporting a large network of active citizen scientists who routinely survey seals on their local patch in order to learn more about grey seals.
Each seal has a unique fur pattern that enables it to be photo identified throughout its life. Learn the pattern and you can recognise the seal!
Yesterday was World Ocean Day and the group came to Kenwyn to provide information via a chat and a valuable Q & A with our residents.
A huge thank you for providing such an interesting session and for the valuable work you all do.
Across the Generations
It’s moments like this - that have been captured forever - that make what we do here at Kenwyn extra special.
This photo was snapped during the Jubilee. Betty and Chloe caught in a moment where the generations just melted away.
It was too special not to share with you.
Kenwyn's Sister Jackie has incredible Jubilee Cake Baking Talent
As we near the time of a few wonderful days of Jubilee Celebrations, here at Kenwyn we are busy preparing our events.
Kenwyn’s staff have rolled up their sleeves and polished off their baking skills to bake cakes.
Our residents will be judging the cakes and will pick a winner.
Sister Jackie has been a hugely valued member of the Nurse team at Kenwyn for 28 loyal years….. and then we discovered she is a Master Baker!
Not only is she a wonderful nurse, her talents clearly stretch into the realms of the baking world!
We are sure you will agree, that this masterpiece is too good to eat.
Sister Jackie has graciously declined to enter the competition with her offering - which we hope will give the rest of us a chance!
