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
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.
Musical mystery tour
Our homes had a brilliant time with curator Sarah Deters as she took us on a virtual ‘Music Through the Ages’ tour of St Cecilia’s Hall: Concert Room and Music Museum.
Our residents were thrilled to discover weird and wonderful musical instruments, hear their unusual sounds, and find out how instruments have changed over the last 500 years.
The virtual live event explored the world-renown collection of musical instruments on display at St Cecilia’s Hall, Scotland’s oldest concert hall.
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....
