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.

Enriching life
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Donna Jones

Donna joined the Tennyson Wharf Family in April 2023.

As an Activities Coordinator, Donna helps to ensure that residents enjoy an environment that is both stimulating and socially active to keep residents engage. The team take time to ensure they all know each residents' interests so that the team can deliver a person-centered program of events and activities. 

Donna has a passion for helping others and is settling into her new role great! 

Life-encriching activities booklet

Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
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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

Local Christmas light switch on

Residents and staff eagerly ventured to our local pub Woodcocks, drawn by the warm glow of its lights. As they approached, the joyful sounds of the brass band spilled into the crisp evening air. The pub, adorned with twinkling lights, welcomed them to a scene of merriment. Residents strolled through the cosy space, marvelling at the beautifully adorned stalls offering handmade crafts and seasonal treats. The brass band played familiar tunes, wrapping the care home residents in a blanket of nostalgia. Laughter echoed as friendships deepened in the glow of community spirit, turning a simple visit into cherished memories.

Monthly Trip to Church

We love to take trips out in our mini bus, we recently went out on a beautiful Sunday morning. Our morning was full of hymns, prayers, warmth and joy when we visited All Saints Church, in Nettleham. The congregation made us all so welcome.

The residents enjoyed singing, taking part in communion, talking to all the lovely people and spending time with Revd Michelle Webb lighting candles and saying prayers. The residents enjoyed meeting the congregation afterwards and staying for a hot drink and a lovely piece of freshly baked cake by Revd Michelle.

Raising money for Macmillan – world’s biggest coffee morning

In recognition of Macmillan’s Coffee Morning, we hosted our very own coffee morning for friends, families and community members to raise funds for the charity.

Our home was specially decorated for the occasion, our talented chef prepared a variety of cakes, cupcakes and delicious treats following Macmillan Cancer Support’s recipes and we all got involved in fun-filled games and activities.

We all had a wonderful morning raising funds for this lovely cause. We raised a grand total of £608.65 and would like to thank everyone who donated and came along to support us. We would like to thank everyone so much for their generous donations including: Doddington Hall and Gardens Pennells Lincoln Immie’s Beauty Bar Quayside Gifts Daisy Made Farm Scampton Chiropody services, our lovely hairdresser Rosie, our staff, residents, relatives, our chefs in our kitchen and the wonderful ladies from Sturton Knitting and natter group, you are all amazing.

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Celebrating World animal day

To celebrate World Animal Day this week we welcomed Michelle and all her gorgeous animals into our home.

Residents, their loved ones and staff had the most wonderful afternoon meeting all the different beautiful animals. Especially Boots the Persian/rag doll cat and Bow the little tortoise.

It is always lovely to see the residents faces light up when we have animals visit our home, we all love to fuss the animals it really helps with our wellbeing, increasing our mood and reducing any stress we might have.

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World Animal Day

Staff and residents at Barchester’s Tennyson Wharf care home in Burton Waters were having a whale of a time when they celebrated World Animal Day on October 3rd.

World Animal Day is an annual global event to celebrate all animals across the world.  It aims to raise awareness of the importance of animal welfare and endeavours to raise standards for all animals around the globe.

Home raises funds for Macmillan

Staff and residents at Tennyson Wharf Care Home in Burton Waters held a charity coffee morning and bake sale today on Friday 29th September to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Having a coffee morning is the perfect chance to catch up over a cuppa and a slice of something delicious for a great cause. The money raised helps everyone with cancer to live life as fully as they can.

Upcoming events

May

May is the gateway to Summer and we have lots of fun things planned - all welcome.

Looking for a place to host a meeting?

For more information why not pop in and see what Tennyson Wharf can offer you.

Volunteers - Could you make a difference?

We recognise the impact a Volunteer can make on the lives of our residents, do you have any spare time? For more information we'd love to hear from you.

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....

Coffee Morning - First Thursday of the month

Come along and make new friends, 1st Thursday of the month - all welcome.