Activities at Wheatlands Care Home

Our residents like to get out where ever possible and get some fresh air. After one residents suggested going for a walk before breakfast we decided to start our new weekly early morning walking club on a Tuesday. The group has proven a great success and we have been out in all weather in the past month fog, icy and we even enjoyed some winter sunshine. Living in Much Wenlock we are very lucky to be surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside so be it a long or a short walk it never gets boring. If we are lucky we will come across some wildlife we often see pheasants and birds of prey. It’s important to our residents to have that connection with the outside world and maintain hobbies and interests of theirs.

Our new project here at Wheatlands is ‘Pimp my Zimmer’ it’s a fabulous way of spending some quality one to one time with our residents whist helping them decorate their otherwise dull and boring Zimmer frames. Not only do the designs brighten up everyone’s day and give the residents more individuality by personalising them so they can easily identify their frame but it is also proven to reduce falls.

The Mayor of Much Wenlock, Duncan White, was our special guest at the annual Christmas Mingle. He enjoyed talking with our residents about his role within the community and the history around the Mayor of Much Wenlock. Family and friends joined us for a lovely afternoon of mulled wine and homemade mince pies baked by the residents.

We were lucky enough to be joined by Delyth from Shropshire Fire and Rescue where she discussed the importance of Fire Safety within the home, with our respite residents ready for when they move back to their own homes. Members of the public were also invited to attend the talk with Delyth where she discussed what support is available through them and also the council. Our permanent residents also enjoyed talking with Delyth where she reiterated our ‘STAY PUT’ policy and wait for further instructions if you here the fire alarm sound within the home.

Rita celebrated her 90th Birthday in the Wheatland’s café where she was joined by 3 generations of her family. They enjoyed a 3 course lunch cooked by our fabulous kitchen team they also baked her a beautiful birthday cake accompanied by a bottle of wine or two! Some of her fellow residents joined her after the meal where they continued the celebrations throughout the afternoon.

We were joined by The Reverend Prebendary Matthew Stafford for our Christmas church service where friends and family also attended. After the service we enjoyed singing Christmas carols with a glass of Mulled wine and homemade mince pies made by the residents.