Activities at Wimborne Care Home

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.

We have embraced the autumn colours with a wonderful Wimborne array of blooms, bunting and some light blankets for those who’s ‘knees need it!’. We have crafted, having lots of fun together, Hayden our Head chef has seasonal soups, roasts and curries along with his adored daily bakes. 

Gary our Head of Maintenance is clearing acorns and crunchy leaves, we have the last of the tomatoes from our garden and a few blackberries nestled in the bushes. Our family of foxes have grown but thankfully not flown!  

Wimborne has been wrapped up. Our community really holds Wimborne in its heart. One dear lady – Charlie Richie – decided to make shawls, hand crocheted for each of our ladies. At 3 days work each she has dedicated herself to bringing a loving hug to each of them and the shawls have brought colour, warmth and hugs to all. That’s a lot of love given! 

Mind you, we have nearly as many gents, so Charlie has now announced she is on with some blankets! Watch this space. We love our community and are so very appreciative. Thank you, Charlie.

Maurice and Elizabeth have been married for 70 years.

A wonderful happy couple, Wimborne were delighted to host a Very Special Celebration for friends and family.

Platinum balloons and bunting bedecked the walls, the was a card from the King and Queen and a Cake showing the happy couple on their wedding day. They enjoyed a dance to their original wedding dance song and the singer on the day gave everyone something to join in with. The baking was beautiful and the smiles never ceased.  

Wimborne welcomed Ian and Aimee from the Community Engagement Team of Hants & IOW Fire Service. They gave a wonderfully informative and highly entertaining talk to some of our residents and community visitors about general home fire safety, with so many tips; all of interest and clearly high value. 

The talk was a great success; Ian loved our homemade cake and certainly rated this visit as one of his preferred locations, whilst some of our residents evidently enjoyed meeting a 6ft 4 gentleman in uniform! Needless to say we think we will be doing this again, you can’t be too safe!

Hayling has a unique seasonal favourite – Sam’s Sunflowers. Sam a local farmer, some 6 years ago, planted a small patch of sunflowers for his wedding, sadly the weather wasn’t kind and timing was off so he sadly had to give them away, raising funds for charity in doing so. 

This started a business that has now become ‘ Sam’s Sunflowers’ and fields & fields of Sunflowers, love is still very much in the air. A couple of our residents, soon to celebrate their 70th Wedding Anniversary enjoyed being part of a very super trip there. We at Wimborne love supporting local businesses and are delighted that Sam’s has been voted UK Sunflower Field of the Year 2025!