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.
Hannah Perry
Hi I’m Hannah and I am the Activities Lead. I have two children and love spending time on my allotment growing fruit and veg. I joined the team at Hilderstone Hall in October 2023 and have become a valued member of the team. I enjoy working with the residents and getting to know them, as well as making sure they take part in various activities such as singing, crafts, baking and much more! I have over 9 years experience within the care industry and worked previously as an Activities Co-Ordinator before coming to Hilderstone.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
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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
Exploring Royal Botanical Garden
Our homes had a wonderful virtual tour of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh with Community Engagement Manager, Charlotte Walker, and Botanic Cottage Operations Co-ordinator, Laura Gallagher. Residents were thrilled to learn more about the history of the beautiful Garden, which is now a home to an impressive plant collection from around the world.
Charlotte and Laura also gave us a demonstration of making fresh herbal tea and were happy to answer our questions. The virtual experience was truly enjoyed by all who joined.
Resident celebrates landmark birthday
A dear resident at Hilderstone Hall, Mary, had a A very Happy 100th Birthday
Mary's family travelled from far and wide to celebrate the big day with their Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother.
Mary of course received her prized Birthday card from the late Queen Elizabeth II which will now be thought of as even more of as a treasure to receive as it will be one of Her Majesty's last birthday cards that she sent during her glorious reign.
Chef made a beautiful buffet lunch which was enjoyed throughout the afternoon in the grand lounge
Musical fun
Today Hilderstone Hall welcomed back Anna from Musical Moments for her fortnightly visit to the home.
Residents love this morning activity and it sets them up for the day with a smile on their faces and music to their ears.
Today we were treated to a beautiful performance of somewhere over the rainbow on the flute , lots of singing and movement , and a good old laugh together.
Bingo bonanza
Here at Hilderstone Hall residents enjoy a weekly game of bingo , this lightens the spirits puts us all in a good mood and there's always prizes and who doesn't love a good prize !
Every week residents like to see this feature on your activity schedule and without fail every week we have smiles leaving the room.
Live entertainment
Today Residents from Hilderstone Hall welcomed back Deborah from Musical Delights . We had a fantastic morning of singing and swaying along while we listened to some our favourites from the 50s and 60s . Brilliant morning to brighten up a damp day outside.
Musical Memories
Nicci from Musical Memories visits residents monthly to provide us with a fun class of armchair dance, music and movement. We all love it when Nicci visits and we really feel the benefit afterwards.
Upcoming events
Volunteers - Could you make a difference?
There are endless ways to help! If you would like more information on Volunteering we'd love to hear from you.
Take a break on us!
We extend a warm invitation to all our emergency services personnell to come and take a break on us! there may be a cake or two .....
