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
Gardening Passion
Our residents wanted more flowers in our garden so here we have Julie and Heather planting in our raised flower beds to their own design... cold drinks and conversation at the table until supper time.
Agatha Christie Celebration
Fantastic weekend for Wallingford, great turn out for the Agatha Christie Statue reveal at Kinecroft field and the High Tea organised by the Wallingford Town Council. It is our greatest pleasure to be a part of the Wallingford Community.
Alzheimer's Society Day
A lovely afternoon tea and raffles to show support for the Alzheimer Society Day.
Well done to the raffle winner - Heather!
Mini Concert
Thank you to Donna Chalcraft for her wonderful performance. The residents and family members absolutely loved it, most were up and dancing together.
Dance Creative - Brain Health
Dance Creative was founded in 2016 by Angela Conlan, Caroline Moss and Rhonda Sparrey and we had the absolute pleasure of taking part in one of their jubilant classes!
Changing lives through dance, for people living across Oxfordshire and beyond, the Dance Creative team aim to improve health and well-being by providing opportunities for people of all ages to dance together.
The residents of Waterside Court certainly enjoyed a good old boogie with the Dance Creative instructor. Prior to the Dance session we were joined by Shona Forster who provided our residents with some useful information on maintaining a healthy brain. Shona has a special interest in how lifestyle modifications may prevent or delay cognitive decline. As Shona say “You’re never too old” and looking at the group in full swing we think you’ll agree our residents are more than happy to try something new!
We all look forward to our next Dance Creative session. Check out @BarchesterWatersideCourt for full video!
Celebrating St David's Day
The home was in high spirits as they celebrated the national day of Wales with Welsh flags and daffodil themed arts and crafts. General Manager; Clem said "It was a day to wave the Welsh Flag and dancing daffodils for our neighbouring nation - we all had a wonderful time celebrating St. David and eating lots of Welsh Cakes!”
