Activities at Tennyson Wharf Care Home
Our activities team are great at building the activities programme around the likes and interests of the people we care for. Ensuring that our social events offer fun and adventure is part of the ethos of our home; it’s important that those we support can enjoy an active and social lifestyle. Of course, there will always be those who prefer peace and quiet, and in these instances, a cup of tea and a chat are always welcomed.
Rebecca Harrowing
Hi my name is Rebecca, I started working at Tennyson Wharf in July 2024.
Previous to starting at Tennyson Wharf I have lived in many countries and worked as a supply teacher and administrator in Bahrain in the Middle East - I have also worked in scouting programme groups in both the USA and UK.
Whilst I have worked with children for a lot of my life, working with the elderly is always been something I have been passionate about. I believe that everybody has a story to tell and our residents life stories all add value to Tennyson Wharf.
Outside of work I enjoy walking, gardening and going to the cinema.
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 Tennyson Wharf Care Home
Kindness at Christmas
We are hugely grateful for our Christmas Tree, given to our home by our wonderful resident here at Tennyson Wharf, Peter.
Peter is staying here on a short break and wanted to give something back and thought it would be a lovely idea to gift us this wonderful Christmas Tree for everyone to enjoy.
Thank you also to our wonderful gardener, Derick for making it possible.
Christmas Cookery Demonstration
We had a fantastic time joining Chef Alex Connell from Vegetarian for Life for a Christmas-inspired live virtual cookery demonstration.
Chef Alex showed us how to make and decorate a gingerbread house for the upcoming festivities. Our residents truly enjoyed the experience and cannot wait to put their skills to the test.
To make things even more exciting, we will have the opportunity to make our own gingerbread house and enter a themed competition, where Chef Alex will judge the entries.
All in all the afternoon was an absolute triumph!
Christmas Sing-a-long
A wonderful visit from a family member that turned into a Christmas sing along.
Hazel is staying with us on respite care here at Tennyson Wharf. Her daughter Caroline visited from London and offered us a fantastic Christmas concert playing piano and singing.
Our residents gathered at our large reception and enjoyed the beautiful afternoon.
So much Christmas joy and cheer in our home, thank you for this wonderful Christmas gift to us all.
Christmas Jumper Day
We had a wonderful time dressing up in aid of Save the Children’s annual fundraising event, Christmas Jumper Day.
Our residents were encouraged to borrow or decorate their own special Christmas jumpers and raise awareness for children in need all around the world.
It was a wonderful day, enjoyed by all.
Christmas Wreath Making
This morning at Tennyson Wharf, our residents have been creative by making and designing their own door wreaths.
With a range of different materials, our residents have been responsive & worked well together, creating lovely Christmas wreaths.
Visit from Musical Students
This afternoon, at Tennyson Wharf we had the pleasure of welcoming third year musical students, from Lincoln University into our home.
A fabulous afternoon of professional singing with percussion, a real treat for our residents and a great start to our Christmas countdown.
Upcoming events
Christmas Market - Sat 07th December
Join us at our popular annual Christmas Market! We have a selection of stalls, refreshments and a warm welcome - fun for all of the family! from 2.00 pm
Countdown to Christmas
Counting down the days to Christmas with a fun filled month ahead and we extend a warm invitation for you to join us - all welcome.
Merry Christmas!
Fancy a festive break?
Book a respite stay at Tennyson Wharf to take advantage of our Christmas festivities. A festive break in a place where your loved one matters.
Dementia Cafe
Join us at our bi-monthly, Dementia Cafe - 2nd Thursday of the month from 2.30 pm.
Coffee Morning - First Thursday of the month
Come along and make new friends, 1st Thursday of the month - all welcome.
Don't Dine Alone - Last Wednesday of the month
Join us for a delicious lunch at our home and enjoy making new friends. Last Wednesday of the month from 12.00 pm.
Emergency Services - Take a break on us!
Calling all emergency services personnel - police, ambulance and fire services, district nurses - come and take a break on us, there maybe a cake or two available....
