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
The new Ben and Jerry show
And so, the story continues.
Regulars to our page will be aware that we partnered with BT around a year ago now and ever since, once a week, we have successfully collaborated with them with 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.
There have been many, heart-warming moments we have captured and shared, but none more so than the partnership that we have affectionately coined ‘The new Ben and Jerry show.’
Jerry recognises Ben’s voice and they really do enjoy a long and happy chat.
We look forward to collaborating for a long time to come.
Here are a couple of photos of the Ben and Jerry show.
Kenwyn's employee of the month
Drum Roll please!
Ladies and Gentlemen here is Megan Grant, Kenwyn’s wonderful Activities Assistant, and we want to share with you that she is Kenwyn’s most recent (and completely fabulous) Employee of the Month!
Megan has been recognised by a number of her colleagues, residents and relatives, for her hard work, commitment and dedication to her residents.
Megan truly goes above and beyond each day with Kenwyn’s residents at the heart of all she does.
Megan really does deserve to be recognised for her achievements.
Thank you, Megan!
Residents Enjoy Authentic Romanian Day with Food, Music, and Stories
"𝐷𝑟𝑎𝑔𝑜𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑎 𝑠̦𝑖 𝑏𝑢𝑛𝑎̆𝑡𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑎 𝑓𝑎𝑐 𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑒𝑎 𝑢𝑛 𝑙𝑜𝑐 𝑚𝑎𝑖 𝑓𝑟𝑢𝑚𝑜𝑠."
(𝐿𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑚𝑎𝑘𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑙𝑑 𝑎 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑎𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑓𝑢𝑙 𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑐𝑒 - 𝑅𝑜𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑖𝑎𝑛 𝑝ℎ𝑟𝑎𝑠𝑒)
Our residents got a true taste of Romania at our recent World Cruise event. Some of our Romanian staff played a special role in ensuring the day was as authentic as it gets, sparking conversations and sharing insights about the culture, language, and beauty of Romania. Our chefs outdid themselves by perfectly curating a tasting menu featuring sarmale, mici, cauliflower croquettes with tomato and basil sauce, and honey ginger sauce. Afterwards, everyone sat in the garden, enjoying wine and listening to Romanian music, while residents shared their tales of travelling to this beautiful country
Where do you think we should travel to next?
Join Our Monthly Dementia Café for Support, Music, and Community Connection
Our monthly Dementia Cafés are designed to offer a warm and welcoming space for those living with dementia and their loved ones. Here, you can find support, share experiences, and connect with others in a comfortable and friendly environment. Because sometimes, a cup of tea and a friendly conversation can make all the difference. Come be a part of our supportive community and let's navigate this journey together.
At our most recent Café, we had an amazing afternoon with Drums4Fun CIC who put on an incredible interactive drumming and music session which had everyone up on their feet or tapping their toes.
Our Dementia Cafe's are held every month and are open to anyone and everyone who would like to attend. Please do pop by at our next one on 15 June - details to be announced soon.
We Celebrated British Sandwich Week with Flavours and Wartime Stories
This week we celebrated British Sandwich Week - an ode to the humble sandwich in all its glory! Our residents enjoyed a delightful array of traditional British sandwich flavours in a room adorned with British décor. We listened to wartime music, shared stories about the war, the coronation, and cherished moments from British history. Conversations about rationing, and appreciation for the sandwiches we have now made the day truly special. Sometimes, it's the simplest things that mean the most.
Resident Gerry Ensures Pristine Newsletters Reach You Monthly
Residents here at Kenwyn love getting involved in daily activities, and Gerry is one of the busiest! Gerry's career spanned decades for the Yorkshire Post, and it's no surprise he now loves helping fold our latest newsletters each month for distribution. So, the next time you pick up one of our newsletters, remember that Gerry had a hand in making sure it reached you in pristine shape.
If you’re not familiar with our monthly newsletters, they’re packed with news, updates, notices, and heart-warming stories from in and around our home. You can grab one at reception when you visit, or be added to our email list to receive it monthly in your inbox. Just send us your email address to: kenwyn.activities@barchester.com and we'll add you to the list.
For now, you can read the latest newsletter here: https://bit.ly/KenwynNewsletterMay2024
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