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
A very special day for our residents courtesy of Sqn Ldr Tremble
We recently had a visit from the amazing Squadron Leader Darren Tremble from RAF Benson. He talked about his life and experiences in 33 Squadron.
He was scheduled to spend 30 minutes talking about his experiences but he was so generous with his time, he spoke to every resident on a one-to-one basis and addressed us all as a group too, he ended up spending more than 2 hours here at Waterside Court. It was a really special day and we are very grateful to Squadron Leader Tremble for his amazing generosity.
Burns Night Fun (and lots of wonderful Food)
This years Burns Night at Waterside Court was a huge success. Well, to be honest, we decided to make a day of it to celebrate in real style. Lunch was Haggis, Neeps and Tatties ( a bonus point if you know what a Neep is - I just had to google it ) other Menu options were available. The puddings and snacks on offer were soooooo good and most of us are still full now!
The CloseKnit band entertained us all with some jaunty Scottish songs and we all had a sing along too. At 5pm some friends and family came in and joined us for Afternoon Tea and sandwiches. Another wonderfully entertaining and life-enriching day at Waterside Court!
Dementia Cafe this Wednesday 25th January 2pm till 4pm.
A wonderful opportunity to meet and chat to people who are living with, or family members caring for those living with Dementia.
Tea, cake and sandwiches are provided as is entertainment by the wonderful CloseKnit Band who will be playing some Scottish songs to celebrate Burns night. We look forward to meeting you.
Fitness for Longevity (and of course fun)
Every week we look forward to the visit of Will Ferguson the Clinical Director of Caring Physio. Will puts us, our residents and even willing visiting family members through their paces. We stretch and move to music and there's a lot of chat, fun laughter in all our sessions. Will makes it great fun but there is of course a more clinical side to this; he is very carefully watching everyone's mobility to monitor and address any changes, even small changes in mobility, if not addressed, can lead to bigger issues. Exercise is crucial to our health and longevity. It helps to maintain and improve cardiovascular health, has been shown to improve cognitive function, improves mood, helps to increase strength and bone density, it also reduces the risk of falls, injuries and potential hospital admissions. At Waterside Court every single member of our team is committed to providing a warm, life enriching experience that supports health, fitness and wellness. Together with our incredible residents we make life fun.
Knit & Natter Thursday Club
What a turn out for the first of Waterside Court's new community initiatives; 'Knit and Natter' every Thursday from 4pm.
Whether you already like to knit, or wish to learn how to knit, crochet or even create easy to make finger-knit friendship bracelets our resident group is happy to share their skills.
We'll provide the wool and warm welcome to anyone wishing to join us for coffee, cake and a chat as we knit, purl, cast on and weave our yarn!
For more information on the sessions, or if you'd like to join or have knitting goal to set the group please feel free to message or email Philippa on Waterside.Activities@barchester.com
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year from everyone here at Waterside Court!
Residents, families and staff welcomed in 2023 with true style. We were visited by the amazing Julie Hunt - Care Home Entertainer, who sang an array of tunes that had us dancing and singing away Julie then rounded off the evening with a collective rendition of Auld Lang Syne.
Residents and their loved ones then enjoyed a delightful, home-made selection of canapes that were accompanied with an array of drinks, which of course included some bubbly to say cheers with!
Resident Ambassador Pearl said "It was so lovely to celebrate the new year this way and I really enjoyed being able to get up and dance with everyone - I even gave the singing a go!" Thank you to our amazing volunteers, Eve and Dave, who joined us with the celebrations and helped to make the evening just that extra bit special.
