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
Alzheimers Society Day!
We have had a wonderful day here at Tennyson Wharf. We did our Memory Walk for Alzheimer's Society around our gorgeous marina this morning.
Our residents couldn’t believe how nice the weather was and how nice our shops are around the Marina.
Then we enjoyed a coffee afternoon with afternoon tea, fantastic entertainment and our loved ones!
What a Spectacul-OWL Day!
We've had some special feathery friends join us here at Tennyson Wharf today
Such an amazing experience we have had
Our first visitor was Eric the Owl who as you can tell was more than happy to pose for the camera for us Eric was joined by his owner, Annette, who taught us all about Owls and how to hold Eric safely. How beautiful is Eric?
Then our second visitor today was a 3 year old blue and gold macaw, Skye, who showed us her best dance moves and enjoyed a good rub. Thank you so much to her owner for kindly bringing her in for us today
Both of these beautiful bird spread so much joy to residents here at Tennyson Wharf. It was a truly amazing experience
Our Life Enrichment English National Ballet Afternoon!
What a wonderful experience we all had yesterday as we joined the English National Ballet for the last night of the proms
The music was truly remarkable! Some of our ladies here enjoyed a glass of bubbly whilst enjoying the tremendous sounds of the instruments.
We are very lucky to have such a fantastic Life Enrichment team to plan enjoyable events like this throughout the pandemic and still now.
A truly delightful afternoon here at Tennyson Wharf.
Housekeeping Appreciation Week
Housekeeping appreciation week
Yesterday staff and residents gathered as Christine, our resident embasador, presented our lovely housekeeping team with some thank you gifts. Christine thanked the housekeeping team for all their hard work and dedication and we all joined in with a huge round of applause
Residents made the most of being all together for the occasion as they enjoyed a chat over some wonderful refreshments thanks to our amazing kitchen team.
Meet our Animal Sponsors!
Residents at Tennyson Wharf were pleased to receive their first updates from our sponsor animals.
Henry, our sponsor donkey is partially sighted and won't go to sleep without a cuddle. He loves to spend his days with his friend Tiny Tim.
Derek, our guide dog sponsor is a beautiful golden labrador who loves to play with his toys who will shortly begin the process of learning to support someone with sight loss
Bella, our hearing dog puppy sponsor is such a beautiful girl who stemmed many happy memories of our own pet dogs
We all enjoyed reading about our sponsor animals and learning all about them and the training that they will do as well as reminiscing about our own pets.
Such a heart warming afternoon here at Tennyson Wharf
Making the most of the last few days of summer!
We are really making the most of the last few days of summer here at Tennyson Wharf!
New resident couple enjoyed an afternoon in the sun overlooking the beautiful marina spending time outside making paperchains, knitting, chatting and listening to the sounds and taking in the beautiful sites around us.
They have really been enjoying their respite stay here at Tennyson Wharf - to book your respite stay, get in touch today on 01522 530282!
We are so incredibly lucky to have the wonderful view of the marina from our patio area. It really is a terrific site to see.
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....
