WimborneBarchester Healthcare

Activities at Wimborne Care Home

Name: Wimborne Care Home
Address: Selsmore Road,, Hayling Island, PO11 9JZ, GB
Telephone: 02392 809 857

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.

Read our brochure ‘Life-enriching activities’ for more information about life in our care homes.

Read our brochure

Zoe Freeman

Senior Activity Coordinator

Hi I am Zoe,

I have been working for Barchester for over 4 years and am exceptionally proud to be part of the team here at Wimborne.

I love being an activities coordinator, sharing and bringing all the fun into the home. I relish my days with my wonderful residents, they make my day, we enjoy great times.

I have a wealth of experience with oodles of energy; I bring the positivity and sunshine with me wherever I go; you will never see me without a smile on my face. I love my job and Wimborne is just a fantastic home.

Celebrating life at Wimborne Care Home

Chinese New Year

Residents enjoyed discovering their fortunes, taking part in a fun quiz to learn more about the traditions behind the celebration, and finding out their individual Chinese zodiac signs which sparked lots of smiles and conversation!

Everyone took part in a Chinese cuisine tasting lunch, where everyone enjoyed sampling a variety of dishes and embracing something a little different.

A lovely day filled with culture, laughter and good fortune for the year ahead.

Spring has sprung here at Wimborne.

Despite the January rain, the gardening club work has paid off.

Bulbs and blossoms are everywhere to be seen, green tips abound and there are a few daffs, crocuses and camilias to be seen, just make sure its dry when you pop your head out!

Walking club adventures in the sunshine

Walks Club Adventures in the sunshine.

This week our Walks Club enjoyed a lovely outing to the new café Vaughan's on Mengham High Street, making the most of some fresh air, good company and a well-earned cuppa!

It was wonderful to support a local business while enjoying a relaxed stroll, plenty of smiles and great conversation along the way. Our residents loved soaking up the atmosphere and trying out a new spot in the community.

We’re already looking forward to our next Walks Club adventure!

Feeling loved by our community

We feel loved by our community.

Thank you.

Invites to nativity play at Mill Rythe Infant School and. Cards from them. Cards from the children from WAVE.

Carols from Mengham Infants coming to us.

Gifts delivered to us

Being thought of means so much and our residents do appreciate it; so many many thanks

Festive baking club

Festive Baking Club Fun at Wimborne Care Home!

Today our residents rolled up their sleeves and sprinkled a little Christmas magic as our wonderful Second Chef hosted a gingerbread-making workshop! From mixing spices to decorating their own delicious creations, the session was filled with laughter, sweet aromas and plenty of festive cheer.

Our Festive Baking Club is in full swing, and it’s been a joy seeing everyone get creative and enjoy the simple pleasure of baking together.

Well done to our talented chef for guiding the session and to our residents for making some truly beautiful (and tasty!) gingerbread masterpieces!

Pancake Bonanza

Residents enjoyed flipping and tossing, squeezing lemons and sprinkling sugar, the range of toppings sparked much laughter and conversation!

The ‘Pancake wagon’ – their adorned trolley – did the rounds, so those in the Wimborne dining room, lounge, conservatory, quiet reading corners, bedrooms and even in the bistro area all had the chance for ‘a flipping good time’! Senior Activities Lead Zoe Freeman and second Chef Anthony Hayden ensured there was an endless supply of pancakes, fun and tasty treats.

A lovely day filled with memories, traditions, laughter and good fun. All agreed that it was great to enjoy something that ‘takes us back’ and gives us a touch of familiarity with the option of something ‘new too’.

Great Home Cooking, always!

You can't beat home cooking!

Every day residents enjoy food made from scratch, with love.

Hayden Jones, our Head Chef makes a beloved lasagne, Anthony our second chef is renowned for his light sponges.

For some residents the perfect fried egg and bacon sandwich starts the day right, for others their favourite soup or a hearty casserole will set them up.

We 'joke', you can't ever be cold or hungry here, there is an abundance of warmth, deliciousness and smiles abound!

Happy New Year!

Ringing in the New Year at Wimborne Care Home

We welcomed the New Year in true Wimborne style with a wonderful New Year’s Eve celebration . Our residents enjoyed a lively party complete with a glass of Prosecco, plenty of smiles, and lots of dancing.

A huge thank you to the fantastic visiting jive group who had everyone tapping their feet and joining in on the dance floor and the staff who made the night so special!We ended the evening hand in hand, singing Auld Lang Syne together a truly special moment to reflect on the year gone by and welcome the year ahead.

Here’s to new memories, happiness, and many more celebrations to come in the year ahead!

Christmas Jumper Day

Christmas Jumper Day Fun at Wimborne Care Home

We’ve had a fantastically festive day at Wimborne Care Home celebrating Christmas Jumper Day!

Staff donned their most colourful, sparkly and creative jumpers and took to the catwalk, strutting their stuff for our residents who enjoyed every moment with plenty of smiles, laughter and applause.

The highlight of the day was our resident ambassador, who had the very important job of judging the competition and choosing the winning jumper a role taken very seriously! Congratulations to Kate Godwin, well deserved!

A wonderful day filled with festive cheer, fun and togetherness, bringing everyone into the Christmas spirit

A magical nativity morning

A Magical Nativity Morning at Mill Rythe Infant School

We had the most wonderful morning visiting Mill Rythe Infant School to watch the children perform their nativity just for us.

Our residents were absolutely delighted by the singing, costumes and festive cheer, bringing back many happy Christmas memories. The joy and smiles shared between the children and our residents truly warmed our hearts

A huge thank you to Mill Rythe Infant School for welcoming us so warmly and putting on such a special performance.

Love is in the Air

Residents felt very loved upon receipt of cards and thoughtfulness from the children from WAVE ( We all Value Each Other,the after school club in Mengham.

We enjoy a lovely relationship with this organisation as well as being loved and supported by our Community!

We share Intergenerational games events with them monthly and fun. laughter and shared enjoyment is part of the cake and coffee experience!

New! Puzzle Club.

Welcoming the New Year with Something New!

We’ve started the New Year at Wimborne Care Home just the way our residents asked with the launch of our brand-new Puzzle Club

Requested by our residents, this new club has already brought everyone together to enjoy problem-solving, laughter, teamwork and a friendly challenge. It’s been a wonderful way to keep minds active, encourage conversation and share a sense of achievement as we step into the year ahead.

Here’s to listening to our residents, trying new things, and making 2026 a year full of engagement, fun and connection

Christmas Day at Wimborne

Christmas Day at Wimborne Care Home

What a truly magical Christmas Day we shared at Wimborne Care Home

Our residents were delighted to receive presents from Father Christmas and his wonderful elf , bringing smiles, laughter and a touch of festive magic to everyone.

The day was made even more special as residents, families and staff came together in the lounge to celebrate as one big family. With glasses of Prosecco raised, plenty of festive cheer and lots of heartfelt moments, it was a Christmas filled with warmth, togetherness and joy.

Having Fun and enjoying Life

Having fun and enjoying life

Wimborne is a home with lots going on.

December is another brilliant month in Wimborne life - hint; there is no bad month here! - but the music, the high quality entertainment, whether it is joining in or simply sitting and listening is a part of what brings our residents joy.

It can be a singer, a pianist, bell ringers or a children's choir, the joy is 'in the moment' and at Wimborne we have many precious moments.

To share with us what would make a 'precious moment' for your loved one, please call us. We love to learn about our residents before they join us and Abba lovers, Elvis afficionado's, Beatle maniacs or Mozart appreciators are all welcomed

Wimborne , a place from which to explore Hayling

We are so lucky, we have the support of ‘Cycle without Age’ and several times a month our residents get the chance to take a trip out on a double tricke, being shown the delights of our Island. Imagine someone else doing the pedalling, and you are snug with good company and the wind in your hair, seeing the beach, maybe stopping for some sights, having a natter and a gentle toot and a wave.

It’s a joy. Hayling is a Community that recognises and welcomes the Cycle without Age Bike, plus it is flat and picturesque, so we like to make the most of these glorious days and ‘get out there’ whilst we can.