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
Story time from Newton On Trent C of E Primary School
The children from Newton on Trent C of E Primary School recently spent time looking at the well known book, The Hobbit which inspired the children to get to work creating their own tremendous stories based on what they had read
The stories they wrote turned into a great book club session on our memory lane community and the residents all agreed that they children did a great job using their skills in their story writing. We felt privileged that the children chose to share their stories with us here at Tennyson Wharf and look forward to our next engagement with the school
Tennyson Wharf's Christmas Fete
Our Christmas fete was a great success last week!
With an amazing range of talented craft makers coming along to sell their wonderful items as well as Quayside Gifts.
Residents, relatives and staff thoroughly enjoyed having a browse and purchasing lots of fantastic items. As it was Christmas jumper day, the lovely stall holders donated some funds and we held a tombola stall. In total we managed to raise £55 for Save the Children!
It was a wonderful afternoon enjoyed by all
Santa came to Visit!
Something a little different for us here at Tennyson Wharf this afternoon courtesy of our lovely community
Residents and staff gathered outside to see Santa arrive on a boat and make great use of our beautiful marina view!
We all enjoyed a chat with Santa before he jumped back on his boat to go and visit others in the community.
We ended the visit with a little sing along of 'Santa Clause is coming to town'
Tennyson's Elf Day!
As part of our Countdown to Christmas fun, we celebrated ELF DAY!!
Yesterday was so much fun here at Tennyson Wharf as we took part in Elf day
The day was full of fun, Christmas themed activities from Christmas quizzing, sing alongs, going on an elf hunt and a snowball fight with our new residents as well
It was also the lovely Vanda's birthday yesterday so of course we all gathered to sing happy birthday and enjoy a yummy slice of birthday cake
Vanda said she had such a fun birthday with all of her friends
Our Christmas Celebrations have Started!
Our Countdown to Christmas has commenced!
Singing and dancing along to the talented entertainer that visited us here at Tennyson Wharf
Everyone had such a fantastic time swaying along and reminiscing along to the music. We even snuck in a Christmas song or two
Music is a great way to improve moods, bring back happy memories, encourage socialising, and overall promote mental and physical health and we really do enjoy an musical event here
Move-It Mobility at Tennyson Wharf!
Move-it Mobility visited us this morning to help us get active whilst having fun!
Residents enjoyed a mixture of movement to music, games and putting their skills to the test. A great way to get us all moving!
A great morning full of laughter, singing and moving
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....
