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.
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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
Easter Cup Cakes
At Kenwyn we like nothing more than to immerse ourselves in an afternoons baking.
On this occasion and considering the time of year, Easter Cup Cakes were the order of the day.
Kenwyn’s residents are hands on with all things baking and as you can see here, the results were rather impressive – along with rather tasty.
Baby and Toddler Playgroup
What a special morning we had this morning as we shared in laughs and fun with babies and toddlers from Bits & Bobs Playgroup Mid Cornwall. Our residents' faces were beaming with joy as they joined in play with the children, throwing balls, reading books and racing cars... and also enjoyed special sessions of bubble time and sing-a-longs. There's nothing like being around the playful innocence of young ones to remind us of the simple pleasures in life. Thank you to all the mums, dads and tots for visiting us this morning and giving us these special memories.
A Special Performance
We were so lucky to be spoilt with a really special performance by Kenny and Kevin of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. The orchestra has been touring Cornwall and we were one of the special personal visits they made while in town. The pair played and array of beautiful classic pieces which had everyone humming and singing along while they showed off their talents on the violin, French horn and piano. This was a very special performance which everyone enjoyed and we’re so thankful to the team for bringing classical symphonies to our home.
Police make a surprise visit to Kenwyn
Alan, one of our beloved residents, is a very proud ex-PC Officer who served in East London from 1953 - 1977. He was on duty at the Queen's Coronation and said his role helped him learn very quickly how to use his words. Alan enjoys sharing stories of his time as an Officer and can often be found beaming with pride while chatting to others about his experiences and dedication.
Recently, Officer Rowan Clarke from Devon and Cornwall Police, stopped by to surprise Alan, and what an incredible surprise it was! Alan was absolutely over the moon to chat with Rowan and talk about how the vehicles had advanced and how policing has changed in recent years with technology. Alan was able to share memories with Rowan of running across the rooftops of London in classic old school style!
Thank you, Rowan, for this meaningful visit and for sharing a special morning with a fellow Officer.
Kenwyn's Pet Photo Competition Winner
We have a winner! Congratulations to Nelson for winning Kenwyn's 2024 Pet Photography Competition! Nelson's smile truly stole our hearts, and his impeccable sense of style has us all eagerly awaiting those summer vibes!
But let's not forget to give a round of applause to every furry friend who participated. Each entry brought smiles to our faces, and we absolutely adored seeing them all. Thank you to everyone who shared their adorable pets with us!
We've reached out to Nelson's mum to ensure he receives his well-deserved prize. Wishing you and your furry companions a beautiful day filled with love and happiness!
Stay tuned for more exciting events and contests coming your way.
Kenwyn thanks Royal Cornwall Hospital Treliske
Recently we asked Kenwyn’s Chefs to bake a huge amount of cupcakes. After packaging the freshly baked goods, we hot footed it once more up to Royal Cornwall Hospital Treliske.
We had the pleasure of presenting delighted staff at Cornwalls hospital with our delicious treats.
All staff in all departments at Treliske do such wonderful work, making such a difference, and it often isn’t as championed in our County as it could be. So this was a small thank you from all of us here at Kenwyn Care Home - Barchester Healthcare.
We dare say it won’t be long until we are back & we have a lovely partnership with Royal Cornwall Hospitals Charity.
