Activities at Waterside Court Care Home
We understand that the people we support have passions and interests that could be difficult to pursue after moving into a care home – but that doesn’t mean we don’t encourage them to try! Some hobbies can define a person, so our Activities Coordinators are dedicated to ensuring that everyone we support is able to do what makes them happy to the best of their abilities. Social events are organised with individual tastes in mind and with the idea that residents have the opportunity to try new and exciting things.
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 Waterside Court Care Home
Target Practice
Philippa had the ladies in Benson lounge testing their ball throwing and arithmetic skills with a gentle game of floor Target Ball. With the highest scorer being the winner it got rather competitive!
Pet Therapy
Whether its a visit from gorgeous PAT dog 'Monty', or a cuddle with our robotic 'Ginger Tom' both bring joy to our residents.
Alan Entertains
Mr Saxman (Alan Hook) had us up singing and dancing to his rhythmic tones from across the ages.
Art Club
Our residents enjoyed a wonderful Arts & Craft session with the Waterside Court's Activities Coordinator; Philippa. Having fun collaboratively working on a masterpiece is very fulfilling.
Each piece is as important as the other, and needed to complete the overall artwork. It promotes a sense of achievement; whatever your ability.
Donkey Delights!
‘Tracy’ the therapy donkey visited Waterside Court and our residents loved it!
Did you know that therapy donkeys can help people cope with the emotional and psychological challenges of everyday life?
Tracy is 30 years old, and lives at the local donkey sanctuary in Wallingford Island Farm Donkey Sanctuary She’s a very calm, and friendly donkey, happy to be stroked and receive lots of cuddles as she wondered around our gardens, and through the home, in and out of bedrooms, and even the lift!
Our residents asked so many questions; well it’s not every day you get to meet a donkey on your room!
We look forward to taking a trip to the sanctuary to meet all of Tracy’s fellow donkeys and the other animals they care for; such as sheep, goats, chickens, geese and ducks.
World Chocolate Day
Staff and residents had a fantastic time celebrating World Chocolate Day on July 7, surely one of the best days of the year!
Philippa and Lucia the activities coordinators whipped up a selection of fruits and treats to be dipped into the warming chocolate fountain. Some residents had never experienced a chocolate fountain and one said ‘she could just keep going on and on, eating more! another said' it was naughty but nice'! Every resident as you can imagine took part.
