May 2021
Spencer Court residents enjoy virtual afternoon tea
Residents of Spencer Court Care Home in Woodstock have enjoyed an afternoon tea with a virtual twist: their guests and entertainment were beamed in over Zoom.
Residents joined together in their social bubbles at the home to partake of a high tea prepared by the home’s chefs, while relatives from as far away as Denmark joined them virtually via an online Zoom meeting, which was broadcast on large screens for residents.
Local singer Tristan Pate of the Cherwell Theatre Company provided the afternoon’s virtual entertainment and performed song requests from residents, including such classics as Moon River, Sweet Caroline, and The Lambeth Walk.
Residents and their relatives also made use of Zoom’s breakout rooms feature during the event, enabling them to enjoy a one-to-one chat with each other.
Spencer Court home manager Dorte Chandler said: “We are really looking forward to welcoming guests back into the home for fun events like our afternoon teas. In the meantime, it has been wonderful to use the technology at our fingertips to invite people in virtually, and the residents have really enjoyed the novel experience.”