Activities at Wykeham House 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.
Rachel Stevens
I joined Wykeham House in October 2022 but I have worked doing activities in care homes since I left College, I began volunteering in a local home when I was 15 years old and then took on my first job in a care home when I was 18. I have enjoyed extending my knowledge to improve my work and have a Level 2 in Dementia Awareness, Domestic Abuse Awareness and Mental Health Awareness. I have also attended courses on End-Of-Life Activities as well as Dementia focused Activities. I love what I do and for me it is important that every day is a new day for our residents with new opportunities and a smiling face to come with it.
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 Wykeham House Care Home
Christmas Party
Residents really got into the spirit of Christmas with their Christmas Jumper Party.
We had a catwalk and photo opportunity followed by a buffet lunch prepared by our fabulous chefs and a performance from Kate.
Residents in their rooms were visited with a bit of festive cheer so they could join the party and have their photos taken ready for their Christmas Cards!
Christmas Craft Fayre
We had a fabulous afternoon inviting the community in for our Christmas Craft Fayre at Wykeham House.
We had a number of local stall holders, a raffle and of course a visit from the man himself for our early festivities!
What a beautiful day sharing fun and laughter with those around us!
Remembrance Day Commemoration
As our act of remembrance this year, residents wanted to watch the service that took place in London on Remembrance Sunday, so we ensured this was added to our planners.
On 11/11/24 for Armistice Day, we took a minutes silence before our friends from Ivy Cottage joined us once more.
What a wonderful way to commemorate those lost than spending time with the children and getting to know the new group with some poppy crafts.
The children made some poppy biscuits which they shared with the residents.
Visit to local garden centre
Residents from Wykeham House visited the local garden centre for tea and cake to know our work experience boys. Residents enjoyed an afternoon of sharing stories and learning of the boys ambitions for the future followed by a look at the Christmas displays being set up and some of the water features in the outside tents.
Celebrating 102 years
Our beautiful Peggy celebrated her 102nd birthday this month with a tea party.
Peggy invited her friends from the home to attend her very special afternoon tea.
She cut her cake and celebrated in style with staff, friends and residents here at Wykeham House.
Peggy enjoyed a visit from her daughter and loved her homemade cake from the Wykeham House kitchen team.
Alzheimer's Memory Walk
Residents, relatives, staff and volunteers from Wykeham House raised over £300 for the Alzheimer's Society by participating in Brighton's Memory Walk this year.
Wykeham house has a memory lane community which residents from other areas of the home were very keen to support. We caught one of the final days of summer with our delightful walk along the Brighton seafront raising money for a great cause.
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.
