Activities at Wimborne Care Home
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.
Zoe Freeman
I have been working in care since 2019 and love the industry. I came from working on cruise ships and running events and activities there which has set me up to be a successful activities coordinator in care. You will never see me without a smile on my face and always bring my fun and bubbly personality to my job. My favourite part of my job is making people cheerful and help make their wishes come true to show people that age is just a number and we can have fun no matter what!
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 Wimborne Care Home
Award Winning Wimborne Team
Our very own Zoe Freeman has been crowned Activities Co-Ordinator for the South division.
Next stop - the Nationals!
Over 5,250 incredibly high-standard nominations were received this year.
We are so incredibly proud of the amazing work that Zoe does here at Wimborne, and supporting other homes with activities and life enrichment for all of our Barchester residents.
Zoe will join winners from across the UK at a special awards event in October to celebrate their outstanding achievements and see who will win the national award.
Huge congratulations!
Wimborne Walks Miles
Wimborne knows how important our residents wellbeing is, which helps them live a fulfilled and enriched life. We completed a 20 mile walk in support of the Cycling Without Age trust that takes our residents out and about on the island. Our team here at Wimborne marched our way through golf courses, woodland, up some steep hills and finished the trek along the famous Billy Trail on the island. We were all absolutely shattered but we cheered up as soon as we saw our residents on the trike for the last half mile. Wimborne is all about Community and we couldn't be prouder to be part of this one!
Sunflower Seeds Seeking Sun
Here at Wimborne, we take our gardening very seriously. Our residents and staff are now in competition to grow the best sunflower. Pride is the prize but we all get to enjoy watching them grow and flourish. Our team behind the scenes tend to the gardens but every now and then our residents like to show their green fingered skills! Let the Sunflower growing commence...
Fun at Hayling Community Fair
We headed out on our Minibus to Hayling Island Community Fair where we were treated to a wonderful flower show, even getting to judge the entries. Our residents took in all the sights and sounds, including a performance from a local band and looking at some classic cars. Island life at Wimborne extends to the Community and our residents love it!
Carers Keep on Caring
Carer’s week is a memorable and significant week for all our carers.
The week is dedicated to show how much we appreciate and value every member of the team.
Our carers look after all of our residents with such passion, patience, dedication and this week is to say thank you.
However, we went a little further at Wimborne where we served the care team lunch so they could enjoy and relax while the General Manager and Heads of Departments formed part of the hospitality team and gave the residents their meals at lunch, whilst the carers could enjoy the time with them, catch up on all the gossip and rest their feet for a short while!
D-Day Celebrations - A Royal Affair
Here at Wimborne we are immensely proud to have had the honour to celebrate our wonderful resident Bob, who at 99 years young, was part of the D-Day landings 80 years ago.
Bob and the team met with His Majesty King Charles III and Queen Camilla and had a wonderful chat with HRH Prince William.
Without Bob and the many other comrades and their friends who gave their lives, we wouldn't have the freedom and choices we do now.
A day never to be forgotten 80 years ago and a day we will not forget with Bob for years to come.
Thank you Bob, thank you All.
Upcoming events
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.
