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
Tea and Cake at the Garden Centre
Anniversary Celebrations
At Westlake House, we love to be involved in celebrations. This was a very special 63rd wedding anniversary. Both husband and wife were presented with flowers and chocolates from our manager, Kate.
Our Head Chef made a gorgeous afternoon tea for them both to enjoy. In the morning, our carers went out to our gardens and picked some fresh flowers for Mr turner to give to his wife when she came to visit.
About the Bees
On Wednesday 23rd June, we had a very interesting morning and joined in our activities lounge for a ralk about Bees from 2 members of the Central Sussex Beekeepers Association. The session was interactive and informative. All our residents thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to take part.
Beach Trip
Another trip to the beach to enjoy the sunshine, fresh air and ice cream!
International Nurses' Day
Residents made cards in secret during their activities sessions to give a personalised card to each of our nurses. They also sent cards to the local Hospitals and surgeries.
National Tea Day
International Tea day celebrated with afternoon tea with homemade cakes and snacks.
