Activities at Westvale House Care Home

We have had a choctastic day celebrating World Chocolate Day at Westvale House.  Residents and staff have enjoyed getting messy with our chocolate tasting, quiz and reminiscing about what their favourite chocolate was when they were younger. The firm favourite was Cadbury’s chocolate!

Residents and staff were also getting ready for the England v Denmark match!

We took a wonderful virtual trip to Iceland’s Puffin Rescue Centre at the Beluga Whale Sanctuary.

We were able to virtually meet some of the rescued Atlantic Puffins and to learn interesting facts about their care and unique lives. We took a peek into their lives in the wild, the Puffling rescue program in the Westman Islands, and how SEA LIFE Trust Beluga Whale Sanctuary’s team takes care of these charismatic little birds each day.

It was a very exciting experience, enjoyed by all.

Ahead of Armed Forces Day, we were transported back in time for a World War II themed talk and tour of Blenheim Palace, hosted by Antonia Keaney, the Palace’s social historian and author.

Entitled ‘Evacuees and Espionage,’ Antonia’s wartime themed talk focused on how the Marlborough family, estate staff and the Palace itself played a full and energetic part in the war effort.

The talk and tour told the story of how the Palace prepared for the worst, survived the onslaught of 400 boys being evacuated to Blenheim and kept the secrets of MI5.  

It was a lovely experience, enjoyed by all.

We at Westvale in Warrington marked Father’s Day in style with a special lunch in honour of all fathers.

Some of our residents met their loved ones in the garden, others enjoyed video calls with their family and friends, and we all took part in various activities, such as writing letters and cards, and playing themed games and quizzes.

Our residents spent time reminiscing about their earlier lives and talking about their fathers.

We had a lovely time joining the team from Hereford Cathedral for an exciting virtual session.

We enjoyed a glimpse of this spectacular building and its treasures in a series of short pre-recorded videos. From the stunning gardens which lead down to the River Wye, to the Mappa Mundi and Chained Library.

It was wonderful to learn more about the history and beauty of Hereford Cathedral.

Today we had a wonderful day as we marked the Queen’s official 95th birthday with an Abba themed tea party.

Our head chef whipped up a tasty selection of freshly-baked biscuits, pastries and cakes for the special occasion, all washed down with pots of tea.

We enjoyed a variety of royal–themed events whilst listening to Abba hits including, watching the parade and the fly-past, watching virtual tours of royal palaces, watching old clips of royal tours and occasions. It was a lovely day, enjoyed by all.