Activities at Wadhurst Manor Care Home
On a weekly basis we have many visitors to the home from the people like the University of the Third age and local small animal farms, who bring in their chickens and sheep. We also like to go out shopping and on day trips to local garden centres and when the weather is good picnics and tours of the beautiful local countryside. We have speciality days at the home which could be a theme of a country, or for specific times of year, including Halloween, Bonfire Night or Christmas. We have card games and art classes and a serious knitting team in the home who produce blankets and premature baby clothes for the local maternity unit.
Sarah Smith
I have worked at Wadhurst Manor in many different roles since December 2011. Prior to this I worked as a nurse, exercise teacher and and preschool supervisor. I have 4 lovely children who are now grown up and travelling the world. My hobbies include visiting my children, singing, dancing, hiking, mountain biking, skiing, reading and amateur dramatics.I find enabling residents to remain active and engaged both physically and mentally is a wonderfully rewarding job. I particularly enjoy working on our memory lane units becoming immersed in their realities, enabling them to live their best lives by concentrating on what they can do not what they can't.
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 Wadhurst Manor Care Home
Spa Valley Railway Trip
What a trip down memory lane. One of our residents told us how she remembered the steam train going through the bottom of her garden when she was younger and how she would love to travel on a steam train again.
Another residents husband was a fireman and train driver. She told us the most wonderful stories of the places they went on the train.
We also learnt that when the old West Station closed he had acquired one of the benches for their garden and the family had recently gifted it back to the Spar Valley railway with some other memorabilia.
What a joy it was to find the bench and what memories it invoked. It is great privilege to be able to help residents relive those wonderful memories and create such fantastic and meaningful new ones.
Visit From The Spring Lambs
Spring was in the air! What a treat when we had the Princess Christian Trust come in to visit us. They bought along baby lambs and kids who are both one of triplets and extremely well behaved. The ladies spent time and made sure everyone got a cuddle that wanted one whether it be in the lounge or some quiet individual time in their rooms.
Guess The Artefacts
Residents really enjoyed a talk from Ben Smith of Authentic Reclamation in Stonegate. Who came in with a box full of old artefacts for the residents to guess what they were and reminisce.
"That is just up my street thank you", "we have been having such interesting talks recently", "my grandad use to have a hot water bottle like that",
"I operated a morse code machine in the RAF" and "that was fascinating thank you" were just a few of the comments we received after."
It was very interesting and everyone is looking forward to another visit, to guess some more items.
St Patrick Day Celebrations
For St Patrick's day, we immersed ourselves into Irish culture. First up, we were treated to a display of Irish dancing curtesy of Scoil Rince Céim Óir. Then Marie Kelly sang Irish folk sings for us and showed us some Irish traditional dress, jewellery, and instruments. All in all, it was a lovely afternoon.
Special Treat In Honour Of Mothers day
Cherishing the Sweet Melodies of Motherhood: A delightful Mother’s Day where the soothing strings of a talented violinist reverberated. Creating an atmosphere of love, warmth, and appreciation. The melodies served as a beautiful tribute to all the mothers filling the air with nostalgia and deep affection, making it an unforgettable day for all .
Employee Of the Month
Here at Wadhurst Manor Care Home , we would like to congratulate our employee of the month of February
Sending huge congratulations to Marta, our Head of Housekeeping
Marta goes above and beyond in her duties and we thank you for all your hard work and dedication that you give to our residents and home .
Congratulations from all the team
Upcoming events
A Taste Of Wadhurst Manor
Sample some of the delicous and high quality food our residents get to enjoy!
Friday Social
Join us on the 4th Friday of each month for live entertainment and freshly baked cakes
