Activities at Hilderstone Hall Care Home
Our activities team are, first and foremost, devoted to each and every resident in the home, and strive to ensure that their interests, hobbies, capabilities and individual requests are met to the highest standard. This could include one-to-one chats, hand massages, reading, music therapy, flower arranging, movement to music, arts & crafts, gardening and baking. We also have regular fun, adventurous and stimulating trips, where we encourage families and loved ones to join us. We have close links with the Alzheimer's Society, the local primary school, and Trinity Skills who come to sing with residents. All the staff at Hilderstone Hall participate in activities with residents, offering encouragement, stimulation and interaction for everyone involved, providing the most fulfilling experience possible.
Ellie Robinson
Hi, my name is Ellie and I am the Activities Co-ordinator here at Hilderstone Hall.
I joined the team in November 2024 having previously worked in hospitality and event planning. I am not new to working in healthcare - earlier in my career I trained and worked as a Care Assistant and obtained my NVQ Level 2 and Higher Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
I bring bags of energy and enthusiasm and I enjoy spending time with Residents, getting to know them individually, their personalities, likes and dislikes. Ultimately, this enables me to plan and deliver a tailored activities programme to suit their wants and needs.
I am also a qualified florist, which supports the creativity involved in the role and I can inspire Residents to participate in regular and new activities and events.
Outside of work, I am a Mum to my young Son, which keeps me busy! In my spare time my family and I enjoy getting out in the the fresh air for walks and there is usually a coffee and cake stop too!
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 Hilderstone Hall Care Home
Christmas Cards Made with Love
Residents and Staff have been spreading festive cheer and getting crafty to create their personalised Christmas cards for family and friends.
Each design was unique and Residents added Christmas messages for their loved ones, along with another cheeky little surprise inside!
We bobbed along whilst listening to Christmas tunes and enjoyed spending time together.
Residents are looking forward to giving out their Christmas cards over the coming days.
Christmas Tree Festival
Residents got in the Christmas spirit by wrapping up warm to visit the fourth annual Christmas Tree Festival at Christ Church Hilderstone.
The beautiful Georgian Church donned an array of Christmas trees uniquely decorated by local schools, businesses and members of the local community - and what a fantastic job they did too!
Carole, one of our Residents said: “We have all had the most wonderful time visiting the Christmas Tree Festival - How lovely to be able to visit places like this and enjoy the atmosphere, it has made us all feel so Christmassy!”
Festive Reindeer Visit
Residents enjoyed a trip out in the minibus to visit friends at Lawton Manor Care Home - Barchester Healthcare, where we received a warm welcome.
It was a magical day out to feed the visiting reindeer from Oakleys Farm Group and to chat to the elves!
We were treated to mince pies and mulled wine. A perfect festive day.
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!
Family, Fun & Fireworks
Residents, family, friends and staff gathered to enjoy our spectacular fireworks display.
We wrapped up warm and huddled together outside, to enjoy the display which was expertly executed by our maintenance team and willing volunteer Mark.
There were a few sensible ones who cosied up by the window to enjoy the display from the warmth of our bistro too!
Hotdogs, burgers, beverages, hot chocolate and cakes were circulated by our hospitality team and they were delicious
A huge THANK YOU to everyone involved.
These Hands Have..
Our hands authentically tell a lifetime of stories, they portray the journey of life.
Earlier this week we took some time to read over our 'These Hands Have..' project. A time when we shared and reflected on our personal life journeys, capturing the essence of these stories in our own words and artwork.
Margaret wrote 'Raised a Daughter, and knit teddy bears for children in hospital'.
We regularly reminisce here at Hilderstone Hall, it keeps us closely connected to our life history and memories.
Nature & Fresh Air
During our visit to Fradswell Community Hub in September, we took the opportunity to take a stroll around the beautiful community garden. With a level walkway around a colourful planter centrepiece, Residents enjoyed identifying the array of shrubs, plants and flowers.
This is a little hidden gem with plenty of benches to simply sit and enjoy the glorious farmland views.
Upcoming events
Christmas Respite Stay
Do you know someone that would enjoy some company, good food and fun over the festive period? We are welcoming in new residents to join in the fun.
January Open Day
Happy New Year!
Please join us for our first Open Day of 2025, meet the team and tour the home taking in all that Hilderstone Hall has to offer you or your loved one.
Don't Dine Alone
We understand mealtimes can be lonely, but you are not alone. Join us at Hilderstone Hall for a hearty meal and some good company. Please call reception to book.
Take a Break With Us
Come and take a break with us - we offer a warm drink any time you need it! Pop in on your break....
