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
Our Therapy Dog, Rosie
The benefits of Therapy animals are widely documented, especially in Care homes. Recognised to increase our emotional wellbeing and much more. Actually stroking an animal can release happy hormones such as Serotonin, Prolactin and Oxytocin.
At Kenwyn we run various pet therapy programmes, inviting a whole host of animals to visit us, from ducklings to ponies and snakes to Owls!
The dog owners amongst you won’t be surprised to hear that Rosie the therapy dog is definitely one of our favourites and our residents adore her.
Rosie is a special little dog who brings with her a lovely energy that spreads around Kenwyn.
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.
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.
