Activities at Tennyson Wharf Care Home

We have been so lucky to have a wide variety of entertainers and animals all year long. It would be hard to choose a favourite! This Christmas Season we have enjoyed a wonderful concert from Abi on the flute being accompanied by Fergus on the piano. 

Our residents loved the soothing sounds as we took a moment to pause before the hustle and bustle of the season started. John on the Harp has also been a treat with a medley of Christmas and popular songs.  We also need to thank Emma and her dance troupe of primary school children who danced and sang their hearts out for our residents.

Our residents who attend our Knit and Natter group, which is hosted bi-weekly by Sturton and Stowe Knitters, were able to place the most creative and detailed topper on the post box on Sturton High Street.  It has taken the group many hours to prepare the Santa, Reindeer and mice. 

It was a very cold, blustery day but we braved the elements as it took six people to anchor the topper. We were given a mention on Radio Lincs the following day as the show host drove past and saw the shenanigans!

Head Chef has received a prestigious Long Service Award in celebration of working at Barchester Healthcare for 10 years. Dawn, now Head Chef, started at Barchester in 2014 and has worked with residents and their relatives to ensure that their needs have been met over the years.

Sarah Noutch, General Manager said: “We’re delighted to be celebrating 10 years of loyal service with Dawn. She has demonstrated her dedication and loyalty to this home and its residents year after year. I speak for all of us here at Tennyson Wharf when I say that I’m looking forward to many more years of working with Dawn!”
 

Staff, residents, relatives and the local community came together at Tennyson Wharf to enjoy a wonderful Christmas Market.

There were all kinds of stalls on offer manned by volunteers, friends and family and lots of local stall holders came along to sell their wares too, the local businesses included Wire Creations, Anastasia’s Home Ceramics, Quayside gifts, Indigo Crow and So Vanilla Cupcakes. 
 

Across our homes we’ve had the most wonderful time celebrating the festive season with a special screening of 2020’s OLD VIC: IN CAMERA – A Christmas Carol.

This beautifully staged production brought the magic of Dickens’ classic tale right into our homes. A huge thank you to The Old Vic theatre for sharing this incredible performance with us. It was a truly wonderful experience. 

Staff and residents across our homes were treated to an interactive virtual Christmas-inspired table decorating masterclass, courtesy of talented master florist, Kathryn Delve.  

Kathryn is an independent florist based in Somerset, she specialises in creating unique wedding and event flowers.  She takes much of her inspiration for her displays from the beautiful scenery that surrounds her home and the changing seasons and colours.

During the workshop, residents were invited to join Kathryn to make beautiful Christmas-themed table decorations.