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
Regular Yoga Classes
Our regular chair based Zen Yoga classes with Kay are a big success with residents who report that they always feel calm, lovely and refreshed after a class
Chinese New Year
Hilderstone Hall resident....Mary, made a big difference to the Chinese New Year celebrations with her artistic & creative direction. General Manager, Elizabeth Walsh said, "Without Elizabeth we would not have been able to engage so many residents in this activity that brought fun and engagement to everyone" In addition, we all discovered which chinese "sign of the zodiac" we are and made a wonderful colourful display that is here to be seen in the home.
Burns night capers at Hilderstone
Hilderstone Hall care home prepared a traditional Burns Night Supper to the tune of bagpipes and capers continued well into the wee small hours! Staff, residents and relatives at the home were involved in a number of activities to mark the Scottish institution, including giving the time-honoured address to the ‘Great chieftain O’ the pudding’ race’ – the Haggis. It was a lovely afternoon, after all the weeks of hard work put in to making decorations, it was nice to see it all come together nicely, as we raised a glass of whiskey to celebrate afterwards.
General Manager, Elizabeth Walsh said “I thought it was a perfect occasion to celebrate an evening steeped in age-old tradition as well as getting in a spot of Scotch whisky tasting, accompanied bagpiper, Ian to singing a medley of Burns’ songs. Elizabeth said: “Our residents have enjoyed a hearty meal of Scotch broth, Haggis with neeps and tatties all prepared by our stellar Chef”
One resident said: “I enjoyed acting out the part of the whisky-bearer and asking everyone to raise a dram to toast the Haggis.”
CENTURY CELEBRATIONS FOR RESIDENT, MINNIE
Celebrations have been in full swing at Hilderstone Hall as one of its residents reaches her centenary in style. Minnie was joined by staff, relatives, friends and other residents as she received a birthday card from the Queen and The Secretary of State in recognition of her landmark birthday. Afternoon Tea was held in the Wegewood dining room at the home and guests enjoyed a special birthday cake made by the home’s 2nd chef Sue.
Elizabeth Walsh, General Manager of Hilderstone Hall added: “We’re delighted to be celebrating a truly remarkable woman as she reaches this amazing milestone. Minnie is such a popular resident who always has an interesting tale to tell, and we look forward to hearing many more as she breaks into her next century.”
New Year’s Eve
On New Year’s Eve we welcomed in a local singer Christopher Byrne and had the biggest party Hilderstone Hall has ever seen. The activities team put together a slide or two of the photos we have taken every month of the memories we have made throughout the year and put them on display for everyone to see and remember. The whole home celebrated with party hats, masks and a glass of fizz as we saw in the new year together. We look forward to seeing what happy times 2020 will bring!
Christmas Jumper Day
We enjoyed Christmas jumper day so much here at Hilderstone, we did it twice!! We decided to hold a competition on the second day for the most creative Christmas Jumper. With the residents making the final decision that Brogan one of our carers, was voted the winner after wearing 2 different outstanding outfits on both days.
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....
