Activities at Wilton Place 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.
Activities are the cornerstone of a wholesome home experience, and our Activities Coordinators are always putting their creative minds to the test by organising new and exciting social events for residents to partake in. Of course, we take into account the likes and dislikes of those we support, so if someone doesn’t feel like trying something new, there will always be something on offer to reflect their personal interests. For the people who may just prefer some peace and quiet instead, we also offer one-to-one time that can be enjoyed with a nice cup of coffee or just a simple chat – whatever they desire.
Fiona Long
Fiona who is originally from the West Midlands but has lived in Wilton for nearly 9 years is married with 2 grown-up children and has a rescue cat called Floyd!
Fiona started work as a scientist and then trained as a primary school teacher spending over 20 years in education.
In her spare time, she enjoys reading, cooking, quizzing, gardening and travelling. Fiona said "I am looking forward to using my skills and experience to enhance the lives of our wonderful residents"
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 Wilton Place Care Home
Alzheimer's Society Elf Day
Chief Elf Antoinette (General Manager)and her team dressed as Christmas Elves to support the Alzheimer's Society.
A fun day for residents and staff alike.
That is what Wilton Place is all about enriching the lives of our residents through compassion, care and laughter!
Wilton Place Residents Reminisce for Remembrance
ARMISTICE
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month - Wilton Place remembered the fallen...
During this thoughtful time of the year conversations in our home focus around memories and what remembrance means to staff and residents on a personal level.
Gary, one of our Senior Carers came up with the idea of preserving these precious memories on individual poppies for residents to have as a keepsake.
He and Nicky, one of our carers and also our Dementia Champion, created this wonderful display.
On Sunday the whole home came together in our Cinema Room to watch the BBC coverage at the Cenotaph.
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
Retail Therapy
The opening of the new Bradbeers store in Salisbury prompted a shopping trip out in the minibus this week. Our residents were keen to see what was on offer.
The ladies were driven and accompanied by Colin and Angela.
It was felt it was a little too early to visit the Champagne bar!
Coffee, Cake and Tea were the order of the day.
Have you been out and about this week?
Our varied life enrichment programme keeps residents active, and provides a daily choice of engaging physical, mental and spiritual activities tailored to residents’ interests and abilities.
Intergenerational Christmas Chats
We were delighted to welcome Paddington Class from Wilton Primary today. The children visit our residents every other week and enjoy intergenerational chats. It was no surprise this week when the topic turned to Christmas.
Joyce, one of our very talented Wilton Place residents showcased her Christmas crafts to the children whilst they enjoyed cake, biscuits and squash.
Joyce said: “I have always spent time making things. I came up with the idea for the Teasel Family myself. For each character I removed the stalk and the prickles at the base of the head of the teasel to create a perfect shaped head and a little snout. I created personality by spacing the eyes either closer together or further apart. I think you’ll agree each character has their own expression. During Christmastime at home I would display the whole family on the mantelpiece.”
Joyce also showed her Dickensian Mice Family and her knitted Nativity. Joyce’s crafts will be on display at Wilton Place over the Festive season. Why not pop in and see them for yourself and visit our Christmas Fayre at the same time?
Another resident, Andrew, captured the children’s undivided attention when he told thm of his rock climbing escapades. He shared photographs of himself and his brother rock climbing. In his younger days Andrew was a climbing instructor and was very happy to answer the children’s questions.
When asked what their favourite part of Christmas was, the children's unanimous answer was ‘putting out the mince pies and carrots for Father Christmas and his reindeers’.
We all finished the visit off with a rendition of ‘Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer’.
Antoinette Roberts, our Manager said: “Christmas is such a magical time and our residents love nothing better than to spend time chatting to the children on the run up to the festive period. We are grateful for their visits, they are so beautifully behaved and are so engaging with their curiosity and openness.
Our residents will be creating decorations for the home and then we all help to put them up together. It is so special to be able to share these rituals and we all love to see the home decorated and filled with twinkly lights. We are particularly lucky to have Joyce’s decorations as part of our displays.”
Making wishes come true!
When Josephine came to look at our home with her daughter, they mentioned how much they would miss making their Christmas Pudding together if Josephine came to live at Wilton Place. A family tradition over the years that was enjoyed immensely by both Mother and Daughter.
Josephine did come and live with us!
Antoinette, Home Manager made a note of the conversation and as November drew closer she invited Josephine's daughter to come in and make the family Pud.
Hayley, Head Chef was onboard and enjoyed an afternoon with the ladies and other residents too
A truly magical moment!
Christmas Cake time!
Its that time of year again, and it is all about getting ready for Christmas and some of our ladies were keen to start their Christmas cake baking!
Hayley our Head Chef and Jenny one of the carers were there to assist and the afternoon was a great success for all concerned.
Just like being at home but without the washing up!
Upcoming events
Salisbury Women's Interfaith Group
A friendly gathering of women from different religions and those who don’t follow any faith, a chance to meet new people, share stories, and make friends.
Memory Group
Supporting a loved one with memory issues? Join us for this wonderfully supportive group.
Wilton Men's Shed Breakfast
Join the gents for a full English breakfast on the 3rd Monday of the month at 9.
Blue Light Pit Stop
All emergency services are welcome to join us at any time for refreshments and a comfort break. Just a small way to say thank you for all that you do.
