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
Bewitching tricks and treats for Halloween
Barchester’s Iddenshall Hall and Beeston View was a den of ghoulish activity as the home’s spooky Halloween party got in to full swing.
Staff and residents got in to the spirit of things with games, fancy dress and much more! It was a spooktacular fun filled day filled with laughter! Residents also enjoyed delicious home-made cakes prepared by the homes hospitality team over a cup of tea.
A splash of colour
Residents from Iddenshall Hall and Beeston View often get together to enjoy their regular art and craft sessions which supports their creative ideas and encourages different methods of Art. Residents have been busy showing their own style of colourful designs.
This class is particularly popular with all and everyone thoroughly enjoys a get together with a cuppa and a slice of delicious cake. Residents enjoy the colouring and crafting as find it very calming and therapeutic. It enhances mindfulness and promotes a positive mental well-being.
Harvest crafts
Iddenshall Hall and Beeston View Care Home have been celebrating the Harvest Festival by taking part in autumn crafts and enjoying traditional harvest dishes. Residents worked together to make salt dough harvest plaits and arranging autumnal displays throughout the home which really helped everyone get into the spirit of the festival.
A relaxing afternoon
The ladies of Iddenshall Hall and Beeston View recently enjoyed a relaxing afternoon together. As the conversation flowed the ladies were treated to hand massages, colouring of nails before focusing in on completing a jigsaw.
It was a lovely way to spend the afternoon with friends, a cup of tea and a delicious slice of home-made cake as they chatted together and shared their stories.
World Card Making Day
Saturday 3rd October was World Card Making Day. We receive cards on special occasions, holidays and birthdays, they sit upon our mantle piece, and some of them are stored for precious memories. Whether it’s Christmas or our Birthday, cards are a special way to let someone know you’re thinking of them.
Residents at Iddenshall Hall and Beeston View celebrated World Card Making Day by exploring their creativity with making and crafting personal cards to send to relatives and friends
Residents enjoy a tea party
Residents of Iddenshall Hall and Beeston View recently enjoyed a tea party and kick started their party playing with balloons, dancing with vintage disco music, then singing along and dancing to the music. Everyone laughed and enjoyed the company of our old and new friends.
The homes hospitality team provided a great selections of teas, coffee, chocolate cake and fruit cake. The day allowed residents to interact, make fun and have a remarkable afternoon all together.
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!
