Activities at Westvale House Care Home
Our teams are trained to enrich the lives of residents through stimulating the mind, body and soul, and taking the time to learn about each person to ensure everyone receives support that adds enrichment to their life.
Our activities team are great at building the activities programme around the likes and interests of the people we care for. Ensuring that our social events offer fun and adventure is part of the ethos of our home; it’s important that those we support can enjoy an active and social lifestyle. Of course, there will always be those who prefer peace and quiet, and in these instances, a cup of tea and a chat are always welcomed.
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 Westvale House Care Home
The Music Memory Cafe
Earlier this week we had our first visit from Mark and his The Music Memory Café.
We were all keen to welcome our new visitor and waited in anticipation for his arrival. In true Westvale style we gave him a warm welcome and everyone was keen to take part.
Mark brought along his guitar and sang a set of familiar tunes we were able to join in with and, just to make things more fun and light hearted we sported some interesting headwear.
It was smiles all round as we played balloon badminton to wind up the session and we built up an appetite ready for tea.
Thanks Mark, we look forward to welcoming you back to Westvale soon!
London Fashion Week
In recognition of London Fashion Week, Staff put their best foot forward and took to the Westvale runway to strut their stuff in uniquely chosen outfits.
It was a runway like no other, where elegance, comfort and practicality combines. Residents carefully chose what our team members wore and cheered them on as they paraded for all to see. Everyone enjoyed an entertaining and social afternoon and we all agreed that fashion is for everyone!
As the famous designer Kate Spade says "Playing dress-up begins at age five and never truly ends." - We can certainly vouch for that at Westvale!
Centurion Celebrations
Happy 100th Birthday to Eunice!
Over the last few days we have been celebrating Eunice’s 100th birthday and like the true queen she is she had two birthday celebrations.
On Sunday Eunice visited her local church for a service where she was presented with a birthday cake with her picture on.
When returning to Westvale she was joined by her beloved Guide and Brownie Leaders and friends that Eunice has known for many years when she was in fact a Brownie Leader herself and worked tirelessly in her local community.
Eunice and her friends reminisced about old times, made the Brownie promise and sang campfire songs - even a special Brownie themed cake was baked.
On Tuesday we celebrated in style with Eunice's family members and friends from Westvale. A beautiful buffet was made by our talented hospitality team and yes you guessed it another cake which was made by Dave one of our chefs.
Eunice was overwhelmed to receive over 100 cards from from all over the world as far as Australia!
Eunice would like to say a big THANK YOU for making her 100th birthday a truly remarkable experience.
The Look of Love
Residents at Westvale were in the mood for love as we played our romantic couples matching game.
The game involved pictures of famous people ranging from Elizabeth Taylor to Micky Mouse! The aim of the game was to match the pictures with their romantic significant other.
Our Residents had a lot of fun and were very knowledgeable about affairs of the heart
Memory games improve memory by actively engaging the brain in tasks that require recalling information.
Chinese New Year
We love celebrating Chinese New Year here at Westvale – it’s all about the food!
This year is the year of the snake. Much to the delight of our Residents our wonderful hospitality team put on a delicious spread of Chinese snacks, which of course we washed down with a glass of wine.
Westvale's creative Residents then made Chinese lanterns whilst enjoying the parade on the big TV in the lounge.
We pride ourselves on embracing a wide range of different cultures here at Westvale House and our Residents certainly enjoy trying something new.
Team Work Makes the Dream Work
Recently, we were very kindly donated a piano from a member of the local community and we are over the moon!
It did however come with the challenge of transporting it - but not ones to be defeated we got to work!
After reaching out to our supportive group of friends and family, Andy Stobbie called upon his contacts at FareShare, one of his regular volunteering hotspots who very kindly lent us the use of their tail lift van. Then, with the help of a bit of muscle from more family supporters, we are now the proud owners of a beautiful piano.
Stage tuned over the coming months to see what musical memories this piano will revoke.
Once again, thank you for the generous donation, to the amazingly supportive family and friends of Westvale and to Fareshare for helping us.
Upcoming events
What's on in April?
April has arrived and so have our new events and activities, there is something for everyone! - please join us.
Don't Dine Alone
We understand mealtimes can be lonely, but you are not alone. Join us at Westvale House for a hearty meal and some good company. Please call reception to book.
Take a Break with Us!
We would like to thank all emergency services personnel - come and take a break with us!
