Activities at Wimborne Care Home

Staff and residents enjoyed decorating the home with lots of bunting, flags and memorabilia pictures of the celebrations had in the streets 75years ago. Newspaper hats were made by residents and worn on the day, whilst activity and admin staff came in dressed as land girls.

VE day photo booth created lovely surround for some great celebratory pictures. In the afternoon quizzes, word searches were played whilst we all enjoyed a lovely selection of homemade cakes with a cuppa.

Wimborne Care Home happily celebrated the 103rd birthday of Doreen on the 13th May. Wimborne was keen to ensure that Doreen had a special day and decided on Tea for Two. A personalised invitation was made inviting the birthday girl and one other resident to attend room 39 at 3pm. Both ladies have become very good friends whilst being residents at Wimborne Care Home in Hayling Island.

The room was decorated with fresh flowers in Doreen’s favourite colours, bunting was hung and tea time accessories placed around to give a real tea shop feel. We then arranged a delivery of miniature cakes, fresh strawberries, clotted cream and freshly made scones from a local business on Hayling Island. Both ladies sat at the table and enjoyed a pot of tea and treats whilst looking out over Wimborne’s lovely garden and having a good old chit chat. 

Doreen’s celebration was shared in Hayling Herald Newspaper.

Lovely little bags of starburst sweets were handed out to staff. Each bag had a rainbow shooting star picture with the words ‘We are bursting to thank you for being a star’ written on the back.

The bags had been made by Lynn, Head of Activities and given out by manager Shelley Watts to thank the staff for their hard work and commitment during this difficult time. Residents and their families have also sent us lots of lovely messages.

Thank you from all the staff.

Wimborne celebrated national tea day in the conservatory. Whilst enjoying traditional Victoria sponge and chocolate cake with a variety of different teas both hot and cold. We enjoyed a selection of poetry about tea and also were fed facts all about tea, where it comes from and how it was made. Residents mentioned that they had learnt a lot.

One of the residents’ favourite poems was - A Perfect Blend, written by Stacy Laine 2000,

''A dash of love and kindness

To last throughout the day

One spoon of creativity

To use in any way

Two heaping spoons of laughter

Adds a special touch

Combine it with a smile

You can never put too much

If you choose to add a twist

You can always add a  friend

Stir these things together and you’ll have

A Perfect Blend''

After residents at Wimborne received lovely rainbow letters and pictures to let them know that whilst in lockdown they had not been forgotten they decided they would like to respond and join in with Hayling’s Community project. This involved each week creating a specific item to add to our garden.

Residents first started with painting rainbows and writing happy rainbow verses. Secondly, they cut and painted suns which were placed in the conservatory windows to spread happiness and sunshine.

On the third week rabbits were made from recycled wood and residents sat in the sunshine one afternoon painting on their faces. These were all then put out in an Easter display. Residents enjoyed the art & craft and the waves from passers-by.

This is a new activity here at Wimborne. Our 1st  session involved residents and staff doing lots of dancing, singing and  playing specially designed wooden spoons with much enjoyment.

Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the Scottish music played  and were amazed at the sword dancing performance. It was especially enjoyed  and a great surprise for one of our residents who is Scottish and was celebrating his birthday. At the end of the session everyone was given a posy of heather to take away.