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
A Touching Story: How a Therapy Pony Inspired Generosity and Joy
Brenda, one of our beloved residents here at Kenwyn, eyes light up whenever animals are around, and earlier this year she had the pleasure of meeting Dude the therapy pony.
Touched by Dude's incredible work, Brenda's daughter, Alison, and her husband decided to visit The Hugs Foundation Farm where Dude lives. Alison was so enamoured by Dude's charm that she decided to 'adopt' him through an annual sponsorship, ensuring that Dude can continue to spread happiness to more people. But it didn't stop there. Oscar the donkey, Dude's best friend, also captured their hearts and without hesitation, Alison's husband decided to 'adopt' Oscar, ensuring he wasn't left out of the family.
This heartwarming story is a testament to the incredible impact therapy animals like Dude and Oscar have on people's lives. It all started with Dude's visit to Kenwyn, and we couldn't be more grateful to be alongside therapy animals and people like Alison and her husband, who make the world a brighter place.
Another Dementia Café for the Books!
Our April Dementia Café was another absolute blast! From dancing to singing, and of course, plenty of delicious treats, our Tea Dance was a day to remember. Our talented chefs outdid themselves with a spread of scones, cakes, cookies, and cupcakes, while Rachel Best's live music performance had everyone on their feet and jiving!
A huge thank you to all the residents, family members, and friends who joined us for this special day. Your presence made it truly unforgettable! We can't wait to see you at the next one!
KelBilly Stomp Duo
This weekend we welcomed a new act to Kenwyn – The KelBilly Stomp duo.
Playing Rock n' Roll, Skiffle, folk and 60s singalong favourites on live instruments, this fantastic twosome have been quite literally stomping their way into our residents affections.
It was a lovely afternoon enjoyed by all and we are sure that It won’t be long before we invite them back to Kenwyn for more stomping good fun.
Community Companions
Our collaboration with BT continues with their Community Companion Initiative. Every week, one of BT's trained volunteers gives one of our residents a call, giving them the opportunity to chat about anything that they'd like. This is a welcomed opportunity for our residents to make a new friend, talk about life and memories, and share opinions and common interests.
Last week our beloved resident, Gerry, had a lovely chat with Ben. They spoke of Gerry's past career with the Yorkshire Post, and their joint love of trips to the beach.
What a beautiful initiative and lovely to see. Thank you to BT and their volunteers for creating relationships with our residents.
Gardening Therapy
Our residents recently rolled up their sleeves and got their hands dirty in a delightful gardening activity! Gardening isn't just about planting flowers... it's about nurturing growth, fostering connections, and finding joy in the simple pleasures of life.
By tending to these vibrant flowers, which are now placed outside their bedroom windows to admire, our residents not only create a stunning display but also reap the therapeutic benefits of gardening. Gardening helps to reduce stress, promotes physical activity, and fosters a sense of accomplishment. Well done to our residents for their beautiful additions to our colourful gardens.
Intergenerational collaboration!
The decades stretch between Kenwyn’s residents and the children, but that doesn’t stop the special moments we are seeing time and again during each visit.
Thank you once more to the whole group for visiting us this week and creating special memories.
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