Wellbeing and Activities
Inspired Living: Discovering Joy and Engagement
At The Old Vicarage, our award-winning care home we believe that a fulfilling life is built on engagement, connection and pursuing personal passions.
Our comprehensive Wellbeing and Activities programme is designed to ensure every resident feels entertained, inspired and actively involved in our vibrant community. That is why our dedicated activities team works tirelessly to design a programme that entertains, inspires and keeps our residents actively engaged every single day.
From group sessions to one-to-one moments, we tailor activities to suit individual interests and hobbies. When you join us, our team will introduce themselves, learn more about what you enjoy, and invite you to share ideas for new activities.
After all, this is your home, and your voice matters.
Mornings: One-to-One Sessions
We know that sometimes the most meaningful moments happen in smaller settings. That is why our mornings often include dedicated one-to-one sessions. A member of our team spends quality time with each resident, offering companionship and support in ways that differ from person to person.
These sessions are designed to nurture wellbeing, build trust, and ensure every resident feels valued. They are incredibly flexible and entirely focused on the resident's needs and preferences, which can vary widely from person to person.
What this looks like:
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Enjoying a quiet chat over a cup of tea.
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Playing a favourite card game or solving a crossword puzzle.
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Assisting with personal projects, such as organising photos or tidying a wardrobe to create a comforting, familiar space.
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Going for a short, private walk.
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Simply providing companionship and a listening ear.
These sessions ensure that even residents with different needs or who prefer quieter activities are always actively engaged and receiving meaningful attention.
Lifestyle Activities: A World of Choice
Our scheduled activities run throughout the day, catering to a diverse range of physical, cognitive and creative interests. Here is a closer look at some of the highlights currently on our programme:
Creativity and Expression
- Arts
- Unleash your inner artist in our regular art classes with Maria Bowers. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced painter, these sessions provide a wonderful, therapeutic outlet for self-expression, allowing residents to create beautiful pieces in a relaxed, social environment.
- Crafts
- From knitting and sewing to seasonal decoration making, our Craft Activities are perfect for those who enjoy working with their hands. These sessions not only produce lovely items but also promote fine motor skills and cognitive engagement.
- Flower Arranging
- Working with natural materials, residents learn the beautiful skill of flower arranging, creating colourful displays that brighten up their own rooms and the common areas.
Nature and the outdoors
- Gardening Club
- Get your hands dirty and connect with nature! Our dedicated Gardener works alongside the residents in our Gardening Club, whether it is tending to flower beds, planting vegetables or simply enjoying the fresh air. This activity is incredibly rewarding and promotes physical movement.
- Outdoor trips (Groups & One-to-One)
- We organise regular trips, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to enjoy a change of scenery, whether it is a group outing to a local park or a private one-to-one visit to a favourite spot.
- Animal visits
- Nothing brings a smile quite like an animal! We regularly host therapeutic and entertaining visits from a variety of animals, including Llamas and Dogs, providing unique and heartwarming sensory experiences.
Physical & Mental Wellness
- Keep fit
- We offer a range of fitness sessions, from the gentle, accessible ‘Move it or Lose it’ class to sessions with Jordan, a professional fitness trainer. These activities focus on improving mobility, strength and balance in a fun, supportive setting.
- Bingo & board games
- Our bingo game is a fun twist on the traditional game, ensuring everyone can participate and enjoy the excitement. We also have regular sessions for quizzes, crosswords, cards & board games, perfect for keeping minds sharp and fostering friendly competition.
- Book club
- Dive into great stories and lively discussions with our book club, encouraging cognitive stimulation and social connection over shared literary interests.
Social and entertainment
- Musical entertainment
- We bring the fun to you with regular sessions featuring professional entertainers, offering music and performances that residents can sing along to, dance to or simply enjoy.
- Afternoon teas and themed parties
- Life is a celebration! We host delightful afternoon teas and organise exciting themed parties throughout the year to mark holidays and special occasions, creating wonderful opportunities for socialising and making memories.
- Theatre
- We value cultural enrichment. While we may not have a full, resident-run theatre, we often enjoy live performances from visiting groups or incorporate theatre-based activities into our social calendar, providing an engaging and sophisticated entertainment experience.
- Boules and outdoor games
- During the warmer months, residents love getting out for boules and other outdoor games, promoting gentle exercise and camaraderie in the sunshine.
Experience the Vibrant, Engaging Lifestyle
We invite you to experience the vibrant, engaging lifestyle at The Old Vicarage for yourself. Our commitment is simple: to provide activities that genuinely entertain, inspire, and keep our residents actively engaged every single day.