Activities

Although we respect the need for privacy, we also offer a social life.  We are aware that sometimes prior to moving in, residents may have been isolated.  We find that quite often they enjoy a chance to socialise with others. 

Activities are held regularly and include the following: A regular Exercise class, a weekly Talk, or other activity given by our much loved activities organiser, Games afternoons when we play Scrabble, Bridge or any other game a resident suggests, Seasonal Clothes sales, Musical entertainment, visits from Schools or other local groups and the Mobile Library who supply books,cds and tapes.

Our interdenominational Songs of Praise evenings followed by wine and nibbles are extremely popular, it gives our residents the opportunity to choose their favourite music to sing, and to get to know members of the local community who run these events for us.  Seasonal Parties to which all residents, families and friends are invited are always popular.

Car Transport is available to take our residents to Goring On Thames where there is a good selection of shops and amenities.  Many of our residents attend activities in Goring, transport is always available to the immediate locality and can be arranged for longer distances.

Regular formal Residents’ meetings are held and we welcome suggestions on any aspect of living in the Home.  Residents views are always listened to and acted upon, suggestions often include: menus, activities, outings etc.  These meetings are in addition to the informal chats we have with residents on a day to day basis.  Private meetings with care staff concerning care matters and health can be arranged at anytime.

Friends and families are welcome to visit when ever they wish and invited to join us for light refreshments and lunch or supper at no additional charge. 

 From residents and their families:

“the hospitality and atmosphere all round was fantastic”
“this was as usual a lovely Christmas party for all the residents thanks to you all for the obvious hard work that went into making it such a lovely occasion...”
“..upon our arrival, we were greeted by the distant hub of joy and laughter from within the residents’ lounge and conservatory”
“I enjoy the activities provided by the Home”

From a resident after her birthday party held in the Home:

“I simply cannot thank you enough for the wonderful 90th party you gave me.  It was excellent, the food was delicious and the staff could not have been better”