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
Beatrix Potter Afternoon Tea
The residents at Hilderstone Hall enjoyed a Beatrix Potter themed Afternoon Tea as they celebrated World Book Day. The homes was decorated with bunnies, bunting in keeping with the theme and residents tucked into a traditional afternoon tea with finger sandwiches, home-made cakes including mouth-watering carrot cupcakes and scones especially prepared by the homes hospitality team.
They also listened to the famous tails of Beatrix Potter and a small life story of how It all began for Beatrix. The afternoon tea was followed by a viewing of the classic Beatrix tail Peter Rabbit. It was a wonderful afternoon!
St David's Day
St David’s Day at Hilderstone was celebrated with lots of daffodils being delivered to the home for our residents to enjoy the sea of yellow along with their daily papers. It has certainly create a colourful display throughout the home. During the day Residents have enjoyed a welsh themed quiz, cakes and also created some craft daffodils to decorate our display area.
Residents show inner Van Gogh's
Residents have shown their inner Van Gogh’s with a creative afternoon painting sunflowers to add a splash of colour throughout the home. Their masterpieces are now on a brightly coloured display of sunflowers and butterflies. The aim of these interactive sessions is to relax and find calm when painting and positive mindfulness.
Kneading the way for Real Bread Week
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Hilderstone Hall had a fantastic time celebrating Real Bread Week, surely one of the best weeks of the year!
Over the course of the week, overseen by the homes activities team and cooked by the hospitality team, staff and residents have kneaded, proven and baked their own artisan loaves which were served with the freshly prepared soup for lunch, it was a great source of fun and anticipation to see the outcome of their collective baking efforts.
General Manager, Linda Watson, said: “It wasn’t just the residents that were excited when we found out there was a Real Bread Week, the eyes of the staff lit up too! Who doesn’t love freshly baked bread? We have all had a great time trying out new recipes and adding different flavours and ingredients, we’ll be applying for Bake Off next!”
It's show time!
Here at Hilderstone Hall we like a good film and host a popular monthly film night. This month we screened the ‘Personal history of David Copperfield’ accompanied with movie treats and delicious hot dogs.
The activities team did a fantastic job as usherettes, issuing tickets, showing patrons to their seats, and offering concessions during the intermission. Of course, we could just pop a DVD in the player, but where’s the fun in that? It’s all about the experience.
Sharing positive thoughts
We love our ‘Positive Board’ which is surrounded by positive quotes we have written or received from our friends in the community. We would like to thank everyone who has shared their quotes with us, and we often stop by our board to read. We also include in our display a different illustration weekly, the recent was by popular novelist, Charlie Mackesy
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....
