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
Carers week!
It's Carers week from tomorrow (5th of June to the 9th of June) Our Carers do such an amazing job to make sure that our residents are well looked after. Last week the residents were busy making some cards and preparing surprise treats for all of them. We love and appreciate the hardwork they do and we hope to make this week special so they can see how much we appreciate them.
For more information contact us to arrange a show round.
Shetland Ponies, Rabbits and Dogs!
Westlake residents received a surprise visit from a local Shetland Pony, along with some rabbits and dogs. The Animals gave us a therapeutic afternoon and was enjoyed by Residents and staff.
A trip to Christ's Hospital Museum
We regularly have students from Christ Hospital school visit us at Westlake House. We look forward to their Tuesday visits, where they come to chat with our residents and join an activity.
It was a pleasure to be invited to see their school. We received a guided tour around Christ's Hospital Museum and a tour of their Chapel, followed by watching a performance by their marching band.
Thank you, Christ's Hospital for creating such memories for our staff and residents.
Remembrance Day
Veterans from Westlake House were invited, by our Thursday veterans club, to commemorate Armistice Day at the Queen’s Regiment Memorial Woodland. It was an emotional and humbling morning whilst we remembered our Heroes.
Westlake House is fortunate to have 2 veterans working in our team and it is an honor to care for several veterans amongst our residents.
Ballroom Dancing
Our residents enjoyed an energizing afternoon of dancing in our activities lounge.
70th Wedding Anniversary
Betty and Norman, both residents of Westlake House, Celebrated their 70th Wedding anniversary. Our Head chef baked them a special cake and we turned our conservatory area into a private Restaurant, for a romantic lunch decorated with balloons and sparkles.
