Activities at Winchester House Care Home
Our activities team are constantly striving to mentally and physically stimulate those we support by organising group and individual activities for anyone and everyone to participate in. There are regular outings in the minibus to nearby places of interest, including the local priory and garden centres, as well as visits from musicians, a wide range of entertainers. We are lucky enough to have a enthusiastic team of volunteers who regularly visit the home throughout the week, and our yearly pantomime is a real crowd-pleaser and is well-attended by residents, relatives and members of staff. Activities are one of the most important aspects of a care home, so it is essential that our team are dedicated to ensuring that residents are entertained, and that life at Winchester House is fun and active.
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 Winchester House Care Home
Kingfisher Boat Trip
On Tuesday 14th May, we went on our first Kingfisher boat trip of the season. The sun was shining and it was just the perfect afternoon spent cruising on the river, relaxing and enjoying the company and making memories with family and friends. Unfortunately, we did not see any Kingfishers, but enjoyed feeding the swans and ducks. A big thank you to the amazing crew (all volunteers) for making our afternoon truly amazing. We cannot wait for our next trip in June!
Age of Creativity
On Wednesday 15th May we hosted an 'Age of Creativity' session with with The Right Step Dance Company, and were joined by children from the Raven class at Wouldham All Saints Primary School. Residents, staff and children came together to make new friends whilst enjoying the music, movement and fun.
Intergenerational Fun
On the first Monday of each month, residents join with children from the village for an intergenerational playgroup. It is so nice to see the residents give gifts to the children. Our Head Chef supplies us with very healthy snacks, and of course, the mums can enjoy a cuppa.
Live Entertainment
Paul comes once a month and encourages us to take centre stage. The staff and residents sing and play instruments. It is a 1 hour session of fun and laughter. The power of music is just that: powerful!
All Saints School Choir
The children came to sing for us, and the joy and pleasure they brought to our home was amazing. After a wonderful concert, the kids stayed for refreshments and to spend time with residents.
Elvis is in the building!
Paul Presley performed in our Lafarge Lounge – and what a performance it was! Elvis was certainly in the building. It was one hour of hits, and all joined in singing. Some were even up dancing. The lounge was rocking and our ladies' hearts were a flutter.
