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!
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
Read our brochure
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
Dignity Action Day
Here at Iddenshall Hall residents and colleagues have created a ‘Dignity Tree’ as a symbol and promotion of the International Day of Dignity, during our Arts and Crafts Club held each Tuesday. During the session we also reflected upon what Dignity means to us, then each resident wrote a word or phrase about it
What's not to love about Chocolate!
Staff and residents had a fantastic time celebrating International Chocolate Cake Day, surely one of the best days of the year!
Overseen by head chef, John who prepared especially a selection of home-made cakes for Residents to decorate. Once they had cooled, everyone got busy decorating with icing, buttercream, marshmallows, dolly mixture, and more to make some of the most fabulous cakes in town.
General Manager, Patricia Mccormack said: “It wasn’t just the residents that were excited when we found out there was an International Chocolate Cake Day, the eyes of all our staff lit up too – everyone loves chocolate cake and even better when there is a good excuse to eat it!”
Pamper morning
Residents have enjoyed a morning of pampering, courtesy of the very kind team in the home. With some Residents having to spend a little more of their time in their own rooms or having to social distance in the lounge, the activities team felt that Residents needed a good old pamper day. What colour would you chose?
Dominoes fun
Residents enjoy a game of dominos at Iddenshall Hall as part of their popular games afternoons. A number of residents at Iddenshall Hall had a great time playing a game of dominos with each other and squeezed in a quick natter and a cuppa in between games. Everyone had fun as they showed a little friendly competition each game!
Burns capers at Beeston View
Residents at Iddenshall Hall and Beeston view enjoyed a day of capers as they remembered the life and works of Robert Burns’ at their Burns Night celebrations!
Staff and residents at the home were involved in a number of activities including learning the art of Scottish Country Dancing, reciting Burns’ poetry, whilst enjoying some Whisky treats, Scottish Tablet, Shortbread and Edinburgh Rock! From the poems read residents most liked “A red, red rose” , and they also enjoyed taking a virtual tour of some of Scotland’s most famous landscapes before enjoying the music of Scottish musician, Julie Fowles a renowned Scottish folk singer. Everyone had a wonderful day!
Home embraces flower power
Residents at Iddenshall Hall and Beeston View celebrated International Flower Day which took place on 21st January.
International Flower Day promotes the psychological boost that flowers can give to people. From growing and nurturing plants and flowers, to gifting flowers to show love and appreciation, and sometimes just the simple act of admiring their beauty – flowers have the power to make someone’s day.
Residents took part in flower-based activities throughout the day including a flower arranging competition, reminiscing about their gardens and flowers in the home’s garden, a flower quiz which everyone really enjoyed. Their collective knowledge about flowers gained from years of gardening experience was very impressive.
Upcoming events
Autumn Newsletter
Here is our Autumn newsletter! Find out about what we've been up to and what we have coming up.
November
What's going on in November? We'll be honouring Remembrance Day, celebrating our gents on International Men's Day, and welcoming our local primary school for some crafting.
Christmas Lantern Parade
We'll be joined by the wonderful St Helen's Church Choir for our parade, and there will be lots of festive refreshments available afterwards such as mince pies and mulled wine!
Internet Safety & Scam Prevention Talk
Come along as we're joined by advisors Fiona and Bev from OPAL GoOnLine Services as they talk through their experience of how best to be safe online.
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!
