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
Valentines Day at Westlake
This valentines day our General Manager, Kate Day delivered to all our residents one single red rose.
Art Therapy
Some of our residents enjoying 'Art therapy' with our Activities Co Ordinator, Carol Patterson. Carol say's 'Many of our residents enjoy this activity. Its so calm and peaceful, it gives our residents a chance to express themselves in a way they might not usually'
Westlake Walker's
Westlake Walkers met at Westlake House care Home. The group took several residents for an amble around the beautiful northern part of Horsham's secret Riverside walk. Afterward's we met back at Westlake House and enjoyed some hot drinks and homemade pastries.
Remembrance Afternoon
We had a reminiscence afternoon, going back to 1970. The residents had fun going through the different memorabilia which represented the 70’s.
Trip to Hillier’s Garden Centre
The residents of Westlake went for a short trip to the local garden centre. They had coffee and walked around the garden centre. They really enjoyed the trip and seeing all the Christmas gifts and decorations.
Tickled Pink
Residents enjoyed a theatrical performance from Tickled Pink Productions. They enjoyed watching, tap dancing, acting and listening to songs.
