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.
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
Fruit Kebabs
Residents in our memory lane are excited about their new lifestyle kitchen which is currently underway.
They are looking forward to some fun food-based activities! However, in the meantime, we didn't want to stop them enjoying trying new things, so this week we made some fruit kebabs.
This not only allows the residents to get creative but gives them an extra boost of nutrition and hydration!
Curry and Quiz night!
Following last year's curry tasting, some of our residents told us they wanted more spice!
So, this month, we invited friends, family and our relatives for a curry and quiz night here at Wykeham House.
We ordered in from a local takeaway and residents thoroughly enjoyed the event. Whether they had curry in their rooms or joined us for our quiz, we made sure everyone who wanted to join us got to take part.
Pub Trip
Residents enjoyed a pint over the road... literally.
The residents of Wykeham House wanted a pub trip, so a pub trip was what they got. We are lucky to be a short distance from the town centre here in Horley, and even luckier that right across the road is our local Weatherspoons.
Residents enjoyed a Saturday afternoon of drinking and laughing at the Jack Fairman, and we will definitely be making this a regular visit!
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.
