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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Rebecca Harrowing

Activities Co-ordinator

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. 

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

My Back Garden

We entered our resident Peter on behalf of Tennyson Wharf for BBC's One show's Chelsea garden competition called  “my back garden”. Pictures speak a thousand words and shows how the simple things in life are most poignant, beautiful and rewarding.

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VE Day Celebrations

Residents enjoyed VE celebrations at Tennyson Wharf. The staff also went the extra mile by dressing up in 1940s attire to add to the day. The flags were flying high.

Josie's Birthday

Our residents sang happy birthday outside to our ever popular Josie, respecting the 2 meter rule. She was very pleased and surprised to her friends from the home making such an effort.

VE Day Poster

Local children from the Manor Leas Academy produced a nice VE Day Poster for our residents. It brought a big smile to many faces during these difficult times as they honorably celebrate VE Day on Friday. The children really enjoyed creating these & have much admiration for the older generation.

Green Fingers

Peter, our 95 year old and one of our most active residents is out bright and early, helping our garden maintenance team.

Football Magic

Residents enjoy playing a game of football on our interactive 'Magic Table' technology. Great fun for all to participate in, without having to breaking a swett.

Upcoming events

November

Leaves are falling, Autumn is calling, we hope you can join us!

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....