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
Rocking around the Christmas Tree!
A huge thank you to the fabulous Julie Hunt for a wonderful morning, filled with fantastic songs and lots of dancing! Residents had an amazing time and we certainly got into the Christmas spirit!
Julie started the show by singing some Christmas classics to get residents into the swing of things. Julie donned a festive outfit and headset and performed in our festive red lounge, complete with a beautifully decorated Christmas tree.
Residents have been busy preparing for the festive season by making Christmas wreaths, Christingles, making paper chains and even baking home-made mince pies.
Christmas at Blenheim Palace!
What a fabulous day out! A huge thank you to Blenheim Palace for organising a wonderful day for our residents to enjoy. Residents were taken out in our minibus for an amazing "Christmas at Blenheim" tour, which was then followed by some delicious tea and cake!
We were delighted to have been part of a "Barchester convoy", where sister homes in the area also joined us to admire the incredible array of decorations and lights on display.
For more photos of our wonderful day out, follow us on Facebook (@BarchesterWatersideCourt) or call us on 01491 821 080 to receive our latest newsletter.
Decking the Halls!
We're well on our way into December, enjoying each day as we Countdown to Christmas!
Residents have been busy recently preparing for Christmas by decorating trees around the home and creating Christingles. We have lots more planned for the festive season so watch this space and feel free to like us on Facebook for more updates! @BarchesterWatersideCourt
Christmas Lights Switch-On!
Looks like Father Christmas got stuck after eating too many of our delicious, home-made mince pies!!
We switched on our first ever Christmas lights today and were delighted to have welcomed the Mayor of Wallingford in to turn on our playful Winter Wonderland scene! Residents enjoyed watching the display, meeting the Mayor and indulging in home-baked goodies and glasses of bubbly.
Christmas Season Launch Party!
What a fabulous way to begin the festive period! Residents welcomed December in with a delicious glass of bubbly and the wonderful Dave Dunbar, live entertainer and showman.
Dave performed an amazing selection of songs and Christmas favourites, which had residents up and dancing all around the lounge! It's safe to say that Christmas is definitely coming to Waterside Court!
Remembrance Sunday
Residents enjoyed working together and stretching their arts and crafts skills as we prepared for Remembrance Sunday.
We made our very own poppy wreath and stand display for this memorable occasion and for the finishing touches, each resident signed their name on the back of the display.
