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
Hats in Hand
Posh hat modelling is always popular and causes a giggle for residents, staff and visitors.
Emergency Services Visit
Debbie, our Admin Assistant, welcomed our guests from Medi4 in for some refreshments on their lunch break.
Showing Our Appreciation
Linda Ryan, General Manager of our sister care home, Red Oak, was gifted on Friday 16th November with a beautiful bouquet after giving all her support to the team at Westlake whilst the new manager, Clare Hall, took up the permanent post. The staff were so appreciative of all the support given to them throughout this transition. Thank you, Linda!
Children in Need
Staff supported Children in Need by wearing yellow and raising money for this wonderful charity.
Entertainers Bring a Smile
Regular entertainer, Curtis Skinner, can be seen above bringing a smile to the face of a Westlake lady. We regularly have musical entertainment for the residents and they really enjoy it, especially when they get to sing along!
Royal Wedding Celebrations
We flew the Union Flags with pride in recognition of the royal wedding. Residents enjoyed a sparkling toast to the bride and groom and followed it up with tea, cakes and a right royal singalong and dance with entertainment provided by one of our regular entertainers.
Guests, residents and staff were all invited to dress up for the occasion, and the hats were out in force, just as they were at the wedding itself.
Lunch was even served in front of the TV due to the timing of the wedding and so that the residents did not miss anything. On top of all the indoor celebrations, people also enjoyed themselves in the gardens as the weather was so beautiful.
