Activities at Beeston View Memory Lane Community
Activities are an integral part of life at our care home. We want to ensure that the people we support have as much fun as possible during their time with us, so it’s important that our activities programme is created with the interests of residents in mind. Our skilled Activities Coordinators bring a certain uniqueness to the home that can’t be found anywhere else, and which is reflected in the activities they organise.
Luisa Painemilla
Hi there, I'm Luisa, Activities Co-ordinator at Iddenshall Hall.
I have worked with the elderly over 8 years and also for fifteen years in the social field as an Activities Coordinator for different social groups in three countries. I have a Degree in Social Integration, a Certificate in Theatrical Psychology and a Music Therapy certificate. In the past I have worked for local authorities and in a cerebral palsy home.
My work is very rewarding and it is a pleasure planning events and activities each month. I enjoy interacting with Residents and learning about their interests, preferences and experiences.
Look out for our activities and events - you are welcome to join us!
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 Beeston View Memory Lane Community
Artist Display for National Day of Arts
National Day of Arts in Care Homes!
We joined in the celebration of this date by holding an exhibition of arts that our Residents have created over the years and very proudly presented and displayed these in the main reception area of our homes, Iddenshall Hall and Beeston View. The art mediums used between these pieces include watercolours, oils, embroidery and others.
The exhibition was on display all week at the main entrance of the home, where lots of people stopped to view the creations of our residents and offer many a compliment on their work. We have talented artists in Iddenshall Hall & Beeston View who have stood out for their art and some of them continue to express as artists here, which enriches our environment with their own creations.
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Nutrition and Hydration Week aims to highlight, promote and celebrate improvements in the provision of nutrition and hydration locally, nationally and globally.
At Iddenshall Hall and Beeston View we recogise the importance of eating and drinking well to maintain good health and well being.
We celebrated 'Smoothie - Tuesday' by making our own delicious fresh fruit drinks and 'Not dry day Friday' tea - tasting with a variety of flavoured brews.
Church Service, Hymns & Communion
We were blessed to welcome the Revd Jim Bridgman to Beeston View.
Residents gathered in our lounge for an afternoon of hymns, prayer and communion. The content of the service rang familiar with many of our Residents as they naturally sang along to the hymns and joined in with the Lords Prayer.
Faith being a huge part of the lives of many of our Residents, it is important that we continue to offer this opportunity to them whilst in our care.
A huge THANK YOU to Revd Jim Bridgman for partnering with our home and we look forward to welcoming you back again on a regular basis.
Comic Relief 2024
We all spent a fun afternoon together supporting Comic Relief.
Residents and Staff at Beeston View donned their red noses to support people facing poverty in the UK and around the world.
There was lots of laughter and groans of dismay from the Residents as they listened to bad jokes, sang and danced together and enjoyed special red nose cakes that had been freshly baked by the chefs.
We hope that you had as much fun as we did!
Love is in the air!
Residents here at Iddenshall Hall had a fabulous Valentine’s Day and love was most definitely in the air!
We enjoyed a day of themed activities, delicious heart shaped shortbread biscuits and shared our ‘love’ advice and memories of the most romantic gestures received.
It was a wonderful day.
Chinese New Year
This year Chinese New Year fell on February 10th and marked the beginning of the Year of the Dragon. Residents spent an enjoyable day making Chinese lanterns and decorating the home with an oriental theme.
Our Chef John, created a range of Chinese culinary delights for tasting which everyone agreed were extremely flavoursome.
Happy Chinese New Year to you all!
Upcoming events
April Open Day - All Welcome!
We would like to invite you to meet our friendly and dedicated team and to find out more about the care services available at our home. Everyone is welcome!
April
Here's what we have going on in our home throughout the month of April! Take a look and come along and join us.
Looking for a place to hold a meeting?
Looking for a venue to host a meeting? We have the perfect space for you to use, completely free of charge. For more information please contact our friendly team.
Calling All Emergency Services!
Come and take a break on us whenever you need it - enjoy a warm welcome, a hot drink and there may be a cake or two available!
Could you be a Volunteer?
Do you have any spare time? Could you make a difference? For more information on becoming a volunteer pop in and see us or give us a call on 01829 732 454.
