Activities at Winchester House Care Home

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.

Tickled Pink put on a wonderful performance of The Wizard of Oz. There was lots of fun, excitement, fear, laughter, and everyone had a jolly good time!

Every Thursday afternoon at 3:00 p.m., a very special visitor arrives; Rosie is a special kind of therapist who ‘works’ for Pets as Therapy. When Rosie arrives with Kathy, her handler, she knows which residents love to touch her, and she makes a bee line for them.  Sometimes, it is difficult to know who gets more from the visit: the resident or the therapist, or the staff members who witness the interaction. 

Kathy and Rosie make a great team; they work together and bring loads of pleasure to the whole home.

Somehow, without looking at a calendar, when Christmas Day dawns, there is a sense of expectation and excitement and quiet joy. This was true again this year, and it was a pleasure to see that each resident received a special gift.  

The trays were set with colourful tray cloths and napkins, and the dining rooms looked very beautiful. There were 15 Christmas trees set up around Winchester House, each with its particular set of coloured or white twinkling lights and stunning ornaments. 

Once again, the Head Chef and her staff made sure that the residents had that super traditional Christmas menu with all the special trimmings, and delicious puddings. 

The staff were wonderful,as they made sure each resident felt special and gave them a day to remember.

There is something special about walking and singing together, and so it was with great pleasure that we welcomed the All Saints Choir for an evening of singing carols and walking from room to room to perform for our less mobile residents. Members of staff and visitors all joined in, and a blessed time was had by all.

Excitement was in the air on the morning of Saturday 19th May, as we eagerly anticipated the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markel. Residents, staff and families gathered around the television to watch a moment in history – and we weren’t disappointed! Everyone gasped with delight as the Prince was joined in the chapel by his bride to be. Later, we celebrated with a feast fit for a Prince and Princess and a glass or two of Kir Royale, followed by delicious chocolate and sparkle and also lemon and elderflower cupcakes. A truly wonderful day was had by all!