Activities at Wilton Place Care Home
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.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
Read our brochure
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
Yorkshire Fat Rascals
To recognise Yorkshire Day, our Barchester bakers worked together to make Fat Rascals. These iconic cakes are similar to rock buns and are sold in Betty’s Tearooms in Harrogate.
We mixed, whisked, zested and decorated and the finished products were delicious and enjoyed by all.
English Wine Tasting
Resident, Families and Friends enjoyed an evening spent discovering a selection of English wines including a delicious red from Lacock.
Accompanied by a range of English snacks including homemade sausage rolls, mini Cornish pasties, Jersey potatoes and cheese, courtesy of the Wilton Place's hospitality team.
Once again Paula from local Wilton company, Ways with Wine, shared her knowledge and enthusiasm.
One resident said they had a fabulous evening and would definitely buy English wine in the future.
Only problem is we can’t decide which country to taste next!
Summer Treats
What better way to revisit happy memories than to indulge in a 99 with a flake!
One of our amazing staff chased the ice-cream man and requested he pay us a visit at Wilton Place. Needless to say his visit was loved by residents, staff and visiting family members!
The ice-cream man will be visiting regularly during the summer months, his arrival will be heard by all.
Creepy Crawly Discovery
Are you brave enough to handle an animal with thousands of teeth?
Our courageous residents and their family did just that when we were visited by a Giant African Land Snail and his friends. We had close encounters with a snake, hissing cockroach, tarantula, giant millipede and a tree frog. A fact-filled, fun time was had by all and we look forward to the next visit from the fabulous Zoolab.
Anyone for tennis?
Wilton Place residents have been following the action at Wimbledon this week as well as demonstrating some super serves themselves. Coordination and teamwork make for a fun game and memories of playing at tennis clubs came flooding back.
Local Wilton History Trip
A fascinating trip to The Guild for our residents where we learned a little more about our local history. Similarities with the carpet making industry in Kashmir were made by one resident who had visited whilst living in India.
No trip would be complete without refreshments and we were truly spoiled by the friendly staff and delicious cakes at Weavers Cafe
The trip ended with the group trying to recall the 5 rivers which flow through Salisbury. Do you know?
Upcoming events
Christmas Fayre
Join us here at Wilton Place for some festive fun. Local craft and gift stalls. Bottle Tombola, Hamper Raffle Cake stall and traditional festive refreshments will be served.
Community Cafe
Fancy a chat over coffee and cake? Join us on the first Tuesday of each month for our Community Cafe.
Countdown to Christmas
Take a look at all of the wonderful festive events and activities throughout December. Please feel free to join our celebrations. Contacts us for more information.
