Activities at Vecta House Care Home

Residents, staff and families joined together for a day of Scottish celebration.

The day brought the beautiful sound of bagpipes played by John Brodie the Highland bagpiper. The traditional Scottish tunes echoed through the halls creating touching emotions for all that herd.

From one Scottish tradition to the next we all gathered in the dining rooms decorated to a Scottish theme for a scrumptious lunch of haggis, neaps and tatties followed by Dundee cake for dessert. We then all gathered in the lounge for a relaxing afternoon with a glass of Scotch Whisky.

Residents at Vecta house came together with their families and staff to enjoy a live concert from Daisy and the Dynamites as Abba.

The concert was decorated in 70s style with glitter balls and sparkles and the activities team dressed up in their best 70s costumes ready for the afternoons exciting event.

Residents waited in anticipation as the show began, as soon as the concert started residents and families were up on their feet dancing the afternoon away to the ever so popular Abba hits.

The residents love music and this was a great afternoon for them creating more happy memories together with their loved ones and we look forward to many more musical parties hear at Vecta House.

Staff and residents at Vecta House came together in celebrating London fashion week by holding their own fashion show with a twist … beach themed!

Staff had prepared their costumes for the big day and the activities team alongside residents created a beach inspired catwalk with a sea themed backdrop and a sandy runway setting the scene for the afternoon events.

Residents gathered in their chairs and were greeted with the offer of a flower garland to wear throughout the show.

The event kicked off with Charlotte Tomlinson the homes deputy manager (aka the Vecta airways air hostess) welcoming residents and handing out boarding passes to inspire residents imaginations with their destination being the beach. Charlotte continued to host the show introducing each member of staff and what was their chosen costume. Residents laughed throughout at the rather unusual fashion display with the homes manager Nichola Shepherd creating a great deal of laughter showing of her shark costumes as she proceeded down the sandy catwalk. This inspired some residents to take the opportunity to strut their stuff down the catwalk in their own beach inspired costumes. At the end of the show residents indulged in snacks and a refreshing glass of Pimm’s or a cold beer served in coconut cups while discussing the afternoon events.

Families of the residents at Vecta House were invited for a special Valentine’s Day dining experience with their loved ones.

The activities team created a beautiful ambience with a candlelit meal for residents and their loved ones with a romantic setting and with soothing harp music being played by harpist Merlynna from Harp on the Wight group. The homes talented chef created a delicious three course meal with prawn cocktail and marry me chicken just being a few of the valentines inspired options on the days menu. Families were served by the homes hostess and activities team. It was a beautiful afternoon creating special memories for all.

The love continued to spread throughout the home with staff and residents receiving a single red rose and chocolates.

Another day of festivities was held at Vecta House with residents staff families and friends all joining in with the fun.

Staff came in with their festive gear on ready for the afternoon Christmas Catwalk.

Staff were overwhelmed with making a decision for our residents category as each and every one had a wonderful jumper but after careful consideration we all agreed our handsome Ron was the overall winner.

Next up it was time for the staff to strut their stuff and show off their Christmas jumpers. With the residents gathered together as a judging panel they chose our wonderful lyn as their overall winner. Such a fun afternoon with laughter throughout the home.

Each year at Christmas Vecta House residents enjoy a special outing on a winters evening to enjoy the island Christmas lights display.

This year we all headed out armed with a flask of tea, blankets and snacks as we headed out on a crisps winter evening. We drove around the island to enjoy all the light displays the community had created to celebrate at this festive time of year.

We were amazed at the effort people had made to bring others such joy. Goldcrest close was the residents favourite. As we walked closer to the home Pete resident at Vecta House said wow just wow! We were surrounded by thousands of beautiful coloured lights and festive music. We headed back to the mini bus to warm up with a delicious hot beverage and continued our tour to view even more wonderful displays.