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
Forming Friendships
Our residents enjoyed hosting the residents from Lancaster Grange for lunch and games. Lots of laughter and chatting. Can’t wait for the next time.
Ladies day at Ascot
Our lovely ladies and gentleman at Tennyson enjoyed a fun day at the races. With the activities team getting very involved. Champagne lunch and best frocks on. Great fun was had by all.
Our Chocolate Cake Winners!
International chocolate cake day!
Thank you so much to everyone who entered our competition. We had lots of great photo entries of wonderful chocolate cake creations
Residents and staff enjoyed looking at all the entries to cast their votes for their favourite cake creation. We split the entries into two groups, adult and children which gives us two lucky winners
Our adult winner was Anne-Marie and our child winner was Faye! Congratulations! We will be in touch regarding your prizes
Well done and thank you to everyone that entered. We really enjoyed judging them all
Celebrating Australia Day!
Ranger Chris, joined us from the outback today for a day of crocodile wrestling and kangaroo boxing
Residents enjoyed a game of Australian animal themed pairs as well as Australian crosswords and wordsearches. Of course there was lots of fun with the inflatables too! A great way to support intellectual and learning and development needs to be met whilst enjoying a cultural experience.
Many residents here have visited Australia and enjoyed reminiscing, sharing their fond memories amongst friends throughout the day. It was very heart warming to hear all the lovely memories
Burns Night Celebrations
Burns night celebrations
Well there has been singing, crafting, poetry, whisky and a very funny attempt at the Highland fling!
One of our residents, Carol, amazed us all with a beautifully sung rendition of A Red, Red Rose which was one of Robert Burns well known poems. What an outstanding performance it was too, we were privileged to hear the special song
Not to mention the amazing themed dining experience provided by the kitchen team with a wide range of traditional burns night delights for us to enjoy! It certainly had our taste buds tingling! Residents said the whisky sauce was delicious!
Celebrating in Style!
Celebrating birthdays should always be a special occasion
Jean had a lovely day filled with cards, gifts and birthday cheer followed by a delicious afternoon tea made by our amazing kitchen team. Jean enjoyed the afternoon tea with her friends here at Tennyson Wharf for her birthday yesterday and everyone joined in to sing happy birthday to Jean
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....
