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
Trip to Workington
The ladies enjoyed a trip into Workington town and doing a bit of window shopping. We stopped off for some tea and scones as well.
Sinoth Trip
We enjoyed a trip out to to Siloth, and residents and family members came along for a walk around the area with us. We also indulged in some ice cream!
Sensory Afternoon
We hosted a sensory afternoon with Activities Coordinators and residents. We arranged flowers and used a variety of textures for touch and feel.
Macmillan Coffee Morning
We hosted a Macmillan Coffee Morning recently in our dining room with residents, friends and family members. Everyone had a great time!
Maryport Aquarium
We enjoyed a day out to the Maryport Aquarium, where residents got to see all the fantastic sea life creatures. We also looked around the gift shop and stopped for hot chocolates.
Natterjacks
Natterjacks visited from Ashfield Infants School joined us for an afternoon and had a wonderful time interacting with residents. We can't wait to see them again!
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.
