Activities at Westlake House Care Home
Residents enjoy playing hoopla and bocce bowls, which combine exercise with the thrill of competitive sport. We invite entertainers and musicians to visit the home on a regular basis and residents very much enjoy watching them perform.
We also have our pet therapy dog, Marley, visit the home on a fortnightly basis, and residents love petting him. They also enjoy health and fitness days, where they get the opportunity to participate in armchair exercises and target games.
We always celebrate National Volunteer Week, which we use as a chance to say thank you for the wonderful work that our volunteers do that further enhances the quality of life for those who live at Westlake.
As well as continuing with our favourite activities, such as arts & crafts, bingo, knit & natter, Scrabble, board games, bridge, quizzes, pampers & manicures, reminiscence sessions and musical memories, we always like to launch new activities for residents, which give them the opportunity to socialise with their friends and families. These could be our own vegetable patches, flower arranging sessions, a book club or anything else that our imaginations conjure up.
Rosie Duhig
I joined the Barchester family in November 2024 and have instantly felt welcome and supported. As an activity coordinator, I am passionate about getting to know our residents and delivering person-centred care and activities to all residents, an approach supported by a holistic, whole-home view.
I have been in a Care support role since 2019 and an Activity Coordinator since 2020. I love that my role brings laughter and joy to others. It so wonderful seeing people engaging in an activity they enjoy and interacting with each other. I am very passionate about Intergenerational projects, as something magical happens when old and young get together.
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 Westlake House Care Home
International chocolate cake day!
On International chocolate cake day residents whipped up a selection of chocolate cupcakes, it was certainly a case of 'many hands' as everyone took a turn at whisking, stirring and most importantly tasting the delicious cakes once they came out of the oven!
Westlake House fundraises for local charity
Thank you to everyone who supported our Christmas raffle and fete, we raised an incredible £301.65 for St Catherine's Hospice, Crawley from ticket sales, and donations. The kindness in donations from our relatives, friends, staff and local community champion at Waitrose & Partners in Horsham. Kate Day, our General Manager took the donation and met the team who also support residents living in our home.
Residents are shortlisting a charity partner for 2022 so watch this space for news of our next fundraising event
Burns Day celebrations
Residents enjoyed a traditional Burns Day lunch today with a choice of delicious dishes all homemade by our chefs - and what better to complement your meal, a glass of wine!
Art club
Residents love showing off their art and craft, our weekly classes are a chance for everyone to try something new. We are looking forward to the warmer weather when we can get out in the garden for nature to inspire us!
Craft Club
It was all eyes down around the table yesterday for craft club as residents chose to colour, craft, paint, or draw. With all the equipment provided it lovely to see residents rediscover, or try something new with the encouragement of friends
Trip to Box Hill!
It was all smiles as residents took a trip on our mini bus to Box Hill on North Downs to admire the panoramic views of the countryside, we are staying safe and avoiding mixing with the general public so no café stop but we took a lovely picnic basket with our own refreshments!
