Activities at Westergate House Care Home
Our activities team are great at building the activities programme around the likes and interests of the people we care for. Ensuring that our social events offer fun and adventure is part of the ethos of our home; it’s important that those we support can enjoy an active and social lifestyle. Of course, there will always be those who prefer peace and quiet, and in these instances, a cup of tea and a chat are always welcomed.
Lee Austin
My name is Lee and I am the Head of Lifestyle here at Westergate House.
I support our residents daily to do the things they enjoy and it is extremely important to me that we are offering a premium and person centred service to each resident. I support our residents on a daily basis by providing meaningful and quality activities either in groups or on a 1:1 basis, to help encourage and build confidence while creating an enjoyable environment for everyone. Westergate House is the home of our residents, we as staff are working in it, so it is extremely important to me that we are respectful of that, while offering a premium and person centred service to each and every resident.
I am a trained actor and professional vocalist and not shy in making a fool of myself. If I do that every day to put a smile on our residents faces then I’m happy I have played my part, along with the rest of the amazing team, to brightening their day. If you hear someone singing along the corridor or see them dancing in the lounges, it will probably be me.
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 Westergate House Care Home
The Queen's Birthday Celebrations
Westergate House residents enjoyed the celebrations for Her Majesty's official birthday. There was live music, a buffet and bunting. It turned into a busy day, with lots of visitors and people looking around our home.
Residents Love Sparkles
Residents are always keen to search through a good mix of jewellery to see what they can find.
Friendships...
It's always lovely to see new people joining our Memory Lane community and getting to know them and their loved ones. They always bring their fascinating life stories with them, and it's equally as lovely seeing new bonds and friendships developing and the smile when someone saves the seat next to them… just for you.
Dementia Action Week
As part of Dementia Action Week, Westergate House residents enjoyed live music with Lyndsey, who had the house singing & dancing, then residents moved on to a sumptuous Alice in Wonderland-themed tea party and enjoyed a well-earned cupcake after all that dancing.
Sunshine & Smiles
An unusual window of beautiful, early sunshine is the ideal time to make sure residents have the opportunity of being outside. Masie was one of the first for tea and cake in the sunshine.
Cheque Presentation
Residents of Westergate House presented Eastergate Village Hall with a cheque for £250.00 to add to the fundraising for a community defibrillator.
