Activities at The Warren Care Home
Here at The Warren, our activities team are always very busy thinking of new ways to keep residents active, both physically and mentally. We have regular trips out in the minibus, both locally and further a field, including the London Eye and the Thames River Trip), at least once a week during the summer months. We also enjoy visits from PAT dogs and have professional exercise sessions and live entertainment, which are always popular.
Kirstie Bush
My name is Kirstie and I am lucky enough to be the Activities Coordinator here at The Warren.
I have many years of experience working in care homes in Activities and leisure and lifestyle roles.
I love being part of The Warren team and supporting our residents to live their best lives with fun, interesting, and varied activities available every week. I always feel that the importance of residents' input into our weekly planner is important giving all residents equal opportunity to explore new interests as well as keeping up with previous interests and hobbies.
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 The Warren Care Home
Summer Fête
After a very unsettled week of weather, we were getting a little worried about our annual Summer Fête, but were fortunately blessed with a lovely dry and sunny afternoon.
It was a very enjoyable and fun day with plenty visitors coming to support us. Entertainment was provided by the ever-popular, Bobby. G., who was joined by some of his many fans.
There were craft stalls, a tombola, a raffle, tea & coffee and, of course, a BBQ and ice cream, which, to everyone’s delight, was served from bone China cups and saucers; and not forgetting our own handmade bunting decorating the marquee and garden.
The day was, as usual, a great success and we are now looking forward to next year. A massive thank you to Joy, the Head of Activities, for without her enthusiasm, this would not have been the fun day that it was.
Trip to Yarmouth & Gorleston
A long-awaited trip to Great Yarmouth and Gorleston took place on the afternoon of 18th July, where we had a ride along the quayside and then stopped up for a much-enjoyed ice cream at Gorleston, near the harbour, before making our homeward journey.
Diss Trip
On 11th July, we had a boy’s day out and went to Diss. We went via the scenic route through Great Yarmouth, Haddiscoe, and stopped there for a picnic. We carried on via St. Olaves, Scole, and finally made our way on to Diss. From here, we called at The Crown in the village of Burston, where we all disembarked for a drink before making our way back to The Warren.
Wimbledon Week
10th July was the last week of Wimbledon, so we thought we would celebrate by having a Wimbledon afternoon with a game of tennis; this was initially played between Tracey (General Manager) and Jayne (Administrator), but then residents eventually got involved.
Ranworth Trip
On 4th July, we went off again in our faithful minibus, this time to Ranworth Church Tea Rooms, where we had a cup of tea and cake whilst our driver went up the 89 steps of the church tower to take some pictures of the views across Ranworth Broad. Having done this, we then made our way back to The Warren, but stopped on the way at the river on the opposite bank to Horning Ferry to see the geese and swans.
Bobby Entertains
Bobby G. returned to, once again, entertain residents of The Warren. Bobby and his wife, Ann, are always very popular with residents, so much so that they would have them here everyday if they could.
Upcoming events
Countdown to Christmas
Take a look at all of the wonderful festive events and activities throughout December. Please feel free to join our celebrations. Contacts us for more information.
