Activities at Newlands Care Home
Activities within our home are tailored around the requests of residents. Our Activities Coordinator holds regular activity meetings to seek new thoughts and ideas. The home is committed to offering a varied range of activities for all residents, from hand and nail care to gardening for those who have green fingers. We carry out reminiscence activities, including planned entertainment days, bringing the seaside into the home or dance hall meetings.
We hold strong links with the community, especially schools and local children's sports teams, who visit the home to provide entertainment and engagement with residents. We also maintain relationships with the church to ensure that residents’ spiritual beliefs are met. Externally, we have our own minibus, and outings are planned and carried out, again tailored to residents’ preferences, whether it be shopping, visits to the local pub, tea and coffee afternoons, or a scenic day out in the lakes and lovely countryside that surrounds us. However, the fun does not stop at the residents we care for, but we also hold events to involve family and the wider community.
Hlabekile Nyoni (Nayoni)
Hlabekile Nyoni known by everyone as "Nayoni" is the Activities Co-Ordinator at Newlands Care Centre as of December 2023. Hlabekile joined the Barchester team in August 2023 on a part time basis then later became fulltime at the end of December 2023.
"Nayoni" says, ‘ I love sharing my ideas and knowledge to make residents life at Newlands enjoyable and memorable for them and their families. Each day is a different day and each resident is different therefore I always put that into consideration when coming up with activities that can suit each individual. I am so glad to work with a great team throughout the home, from housekeeping, clinical, care, kitchen, maintenance, admin and managers all play a pivotal role in my work. With my strong artistic background I find it easier to come up with creative ideas. I love my job here at Newlands.
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 Newlands Care Home
World Food Bank
Our home celebrated World Food Day collecting food to donate to our local food bank. Visitors, residents families and staff donated food items towards this great cause. Liz and Margaret were delighted to take through the donations to the food centre and the rain could not deter them at all. They were happy to represent the home and meet the organisers and tell them of the wonderful work they do. "It’s amazing how the community can come together and do such a wonderful deed, to assist families in need, this is what society is all about", said Liz. We extend our gratitude to our staff, residents and families.
Breast Cancer Awareness
Our fundraising for Breast Cancer Awareness got on a full swing with the home turning "pink".
Yes our residents and staff painted Newlands pink with their outfits. There was such a lovely atmosphere, lots of cake sold, credit to our staff for the lovely bakes. In the afternoon everyone gathered in the dining to enjoy live music.
There was lots of dancing and singing. We can safely say everyone rocked their tutus, all for a good cause. Great work from all the staff, residents and families.
We are grateful for the continues support from our community, residents and their families and our lovely staff. The support is amazing.
Winning the Local Council Competition
Workington Town Council held a competition for creating the best hanging basket. At Newlands we believe in empowering our residents and teaching them new skills, you can learn a new skill at any age.
Our activity co-ordinator worked with Bob who seemed very keen and interested in learning macramé. It was amazing how quickly he managed to pick it up and complete the hanging basket. "We entered the competition and alas we got a call that we WON the best hanging basket.
Thank you to all the residents who were cheering us on". Our hanging planter now hangs in our common lounge for everyone to see.
Emma is surprise guest at family Christening
Emma has been a Resident with us since 2023 and simply enjoys the solitude of her room, a testament to the safe and secure feeling she gets from living at Newlands.
When the invitation came for her Great Granddaughters Christening, Emma, with some gentle persuasion from General Manager Kim found the courage to venture out and surprise her family at the celebration.
Our care team helped Emma dress for the occasion, adding some sparkle and glamour to her outfit. Emma's delight was clear to see from her beaming smile.
Emergency services Day
Emergency Services Day is a National day across the UK celebrated in recognition of the NHS and all emergency services. We expressed our gratitude to all local emergency services, volunteers and heroes by handing goodies and sweet treats to our local emergency services. We wanted to say thank you for all their hard work, sacrifice and dedication, it surely doesn’t go unnoticed.
Mexican Day Celebration
Our staff and residents had a great time celebrating Mexican Independence in the garden with lots of Mexican music, dress ups and nibbles. What a lovely atmosphere everyone had. Our lovely resident Sandra asked for some tequila and i think we delivered. Mexica celebrates its independence on the 16th of September each year and we were glad to be part of this celebration.
Upcoming events
Countdown to Christmas
Take a look at all of the wonderful festive events and activities throughout December. Please feel free to join our celebrations. Contacts us for more information.
