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.
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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
The Evergreen Choir Visits Winchester
The Evergreen Choir recently visited the home to entertain us. They are an amazing choral ensemble from the Medway towns, and came to do a special performance as one of the residents was a former member of their choir; a wonderful afternoon was had by all.
Volunteer Recognition Day at Winchester
On Wednesday 20th April, Winchester House held Volunteer Recognition Day. It was our chance to say thank you to all the volunteers that generously give their time in many different ways, from assisting with activities and providing spiritual support to offering library services and helping with gardening projects. All this enhances and benefits the lives of people living at the home.
Everyone enjoyed an afternoon cream tea with scrumptious scones and cakes provided by the Head Chef, Fran.
The activities team praised all the volunteers and thanked them for all they do. A lovely afternoon was had by all!
The Travellers Dutch Choir Visits
The Travellers Dutch Choir has visited Barchester’s Winchester House, in Wouldham to perform for residents and their families.
The choir travelled from Rotterdam in Holland on 2nd April to provide a morning of entertainment. The choir’s breathtaking and uncompromising sound captivated the audience with its dynamic performance. The choir, consisting of 41 singers, sang in both English and Dutch and encouraged everyone to join in with some of the songs. Later, the choir tucked into lunch laid on by the catering team and took time to chat with everyone.
The organiser of the event thanked the home for their hospitality saying: "The reception we received and the enthusiasm of the staff was great. We had such a warm welcome."
St Patrick's Day Celebrations
St Patrick's day went off with a bang this March when Winchester House hosted a very special St Patrick’s celebration, with not just one, but two major events to entertain residents and their families. In the morning, Steve Erickson and his wife Pauline treated us to an hour packed show full of fun, laughter and a good old Irish singalong! Later in the afternoon, the Hackett-Kyne School of Irish Dancing captivated us with an afternoon of amazing dancing which wowed the audience.
History 4 Homes
On 14th March, William Aers from History 4 Homes attended Winchester House to provide a history workshop on ancient civilisations, dinosaurs and fossils and included the handling of artifacts. Everyone really enjoyed this fun-packed and informative morning.
Trevor Osborne Visits Winchester House
On 23rd February, Trevor Osborne came to Winchester House to perform a double bill, with shows in both Cathedral Square and Shorts Terrace. Everyone enjoyed the entertainment and we look forward to Trevor’s next visit.
