Activities at Dudwell St Mary Care Home
Our activity coordinator provides our home with a fun-packed weekly programme to engage all residents. Past activities include bread making, pottery, knitting, and card making. Not only do we run regular exercise programmes for the residents but we also have our regular entertainers come in to entertain our residents and their families. The activity coordinator visits residents on a one-to-one basis, for a chat, manicure and hand massage. The activity co-ordinator said "Residents love the one-to-ones and especially enjoy the manicure and hand massage, as not only is it stimulating but it boosts their confidence and pride in their appearance.''
Linda Lawes
My Name is Linda and I am one of the Activities Co-ordinators at Dudwell St. Mary care home.
I joined Dudwell St Mary in April 2008 as a Housekeeping Assistant and later became the Head of Housekeeping. In 2018 I then became an activities co-ordinator where I brought lots of new exciting ideas to the role.
I am passionate about my role within the home and aim to bring a smile to all our residents’ faces through different types of activities. My personality is bright and bubbly so aim to share this each day at work.
As I gather the residents likes and dislikes if you would like to come and chat with me about your family member please contact the home to arrange.
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 Dudwell St Mary Care Home
Young at Heart
We joined the 'Young at Heart' club recently for some tai chi, socialising and games. Resident, Bill, was very happy to help out by drying the dishes at the end.
Tea Party
On Thursday 27th September, we hosted an afternoon tea party here at the home and enjoyed some nice cakes and a selection of sandwiches. We were also joined by local singer, Ruth, who sang some of our favourite songs from the '50s and '60s. We also invited along a member of The Royal British Legion and presented him with a check for £200.
Wedding Anniversary
We at Dudwell St Mary organised a surprise lunch for resident, Chris, and his wife of 49 years. Caroline said that it was such a wonderful surprise when she arrived and it was a joy to sit with Chris whilst he was up and looking smart.
Day Trip
Residents enjoyed a fun day trip out to Raystede. Everyone loved looking at the animals!
Out & About
On Friday the 17th August we had a lovely day out at Raystede. Residents enjoyed seeing the animals and having a lovely picnic lunch with staff.
Hawkhurst Fish Farm
This was a lovely trip out to one of the many place we have near us at Burwash. We really enjoyed the afternoon!
Upcoming events
Countdown to Christmas
Take a look at all of the wonderful festive events and activities throughout December. Please feel free to join our celebrations. Contacts us for more information.
