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.
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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 Waterside Court Care Home
Christmas Day at Waterside Court
Our residents enjoyed a beautiful Christmas lunch prepared and served by the home’s hospitality team for Christmas, along with a very special visit from Mother Christmas and her trusty Elf helpers!
Everyone received a person-centred present, from Tartan PJ’s for our Scottish resident; Rene and a super warm dressing gown for Anne, who always seems to feel the cold. Resident; Derrick loved his new jumper and stood 'proud as punch' by the tree looking like a catalogue model to show it off in style.
It was a super day, we sat together for a traditional Christmas dinner of turkey and all the trimmings. The room was filled with joy and laughter, from the bang of Christmas crackers and reading of jokes to the odd Christmas carol between servings.
The residents and staff of Waterside Court had a fabulous time together, chatting a raising many toasts to wish family and friends a very Merry Christmas.
'Live' Christmas Performance
Singing sensation ‘Emily Yarrow’ gave our residents and staff a festive performance to remember! With songs from the shows and a verity of classic Christmas tunes, live in our lounge, Emily had us all up and ‘Rocking around the Christmas Tree’.
Community Christmas Gifting
Our residents wanted to wish a very Merry Christmas to their community based friends and members of the Cholsey Day Centre
They spent a morning together, lovingly choosing different sweet treats to pack into cups for delivery to the centres members. We all hope they raise a smile, and give everyone a virtual Christmas hug from their neighbours at Waterside Court.
We look forward to seeing you in 2022.
Home-made wreaths
Residents have enjoyed a variety of activities this month, most of which are in the spirit of welcoming Christmas! One of the activities was Christmas Wreath making. Residents put their creative skills to the test as they exercised their motor skills and cut, sewed, glued and wove their Christmas Wreaths together. Have a look at our Facebook page to see the finished product! @BarchesterWatersideCourt
Happy Birthday Nell!
It was a party weekend for us at Waterside Court! Nell celebrated her birthday with us over the weekend and was so happy to see the home-made cake that she cried with happiness. Nell enjoyed her birthday cake with her friends over her favourite drink...a cup of tea!
Happy Birthday Rosemary!
It was our very own Rosemary's birthday this weekend and staff and residents alike gathered around to help make her day special.
Rosemary started the day with a delicious, home-cooked breakfast and was then treated to a home-baked birthday cake before being taken out by her lovely family.
