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
Children in Need Fund Raiser
Staff raised funds of £47.75 today for Children in Need. Everyone wore yellow and red outfits for the Pudsey picnic which residents thoroughly enjoyed. Duck race game winner was Olive with a Quackman & Bobbin duck team! She won a lovely scarf, Norman Perry won a teddy bear for coming 2nd in the race with Quack & Cheese! We played hook a duck after and had lots of cake and nibbles!
Remembrance Sunday
Residents have contributed in a number of ways to commemorate Remembrance Sunday and Remembrance Day.
Residents in Memory Lane crafted 3D Poppies to tastefully decorate a display of First World War poetry. Other residents made their own painted poppies and wrote poppy cards in memory of family members and others who served in the armed forces. A further display was created, to spell out the message – “Lest We Forget” along with a poppy clock set to 11:00am
On the 11th itself, residents will come together to mark a two minute silence and to listen to readings of War poetry.
Virtual Fireworks
In the “new normal” residents had a fun and enjoyable evening celebrating Bonfire Night. The kitchen served traditional fare of Hot Dogs and Wedges served while we took in the spectacle of a “virtual” firework display watching some of the best firework displays held previously in London. The evening was complete with delicious mugs of Hot Chocolate and Chocolate Krispy cakes.
Halloween at The Hall
This year residents made amazing pumpkin carving flower arrangements which looked spectacular on the fireplace, along with a craft display featuring spooky silhouettes and acrostic poetry. Residents then enjoyed an eerie Victorian ghost story that we read together along with afternoon tea
Daily exercises for all
The daily exercise session continues to be a firm favourite with residents.
All of the chair exercises are followed whilst sitting down and are designed so that everyone can take part. There are exercises both for stretching muscles and for gentle aerobic activity to promote fitness and general wellbeing. A number of “routines” have been devised to favourite songs and a particular favourite is “Zorba the Greek” where residents try to pick up the pace to match the tempo of the music!
Our Autumn Art Gallery
Resident Mary leads the way for us all into Autumn with an Art Gallery and Poetry display
The leaves descend like rain;
Painting a picture of a red and gold bonfire.
The fallen leaves collect like multi-coloured raindrops on the ground.
Cross children kick the leaves in the park,
Taking out their temper.
A beautiful russet and gold coloured forest.
Timid deer dart around fearful of humans.
Hedgehogs roll into a prickly little ball –
A spiky menace to defend against foes.
A sly fox camouflaged by his coat, creeps up on his prey.
Short misty days; longer dark nights.
This is Autumn.
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....
