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
Cinema afternoon
We brought the cinema to Hilderstone this month. Our residents enjoyed watching a musical classic the greatest showman.
The residents enjoyed an array of snacks from the concession stand and reminisced about cinema trips from the past a great afternoon was had by all.
Jacksons Nursery festive trip
The residents here at Hilderstone Hall enjoyed a trip out with our activities team, to partake in a festive two course lunch within the Staffordshire country side. There was a wonderful array of Christmas gifts, decorations and culinary delights. The residents enjoyed being able to browse the shops and this truly got us into the festive spirit.
Entertainment with Britt
We welcomed back a firm favourite to Hilderstone Hall in the form of our musical entertainer Britt who serenaded our residents with a mixture of country and western and other popular musical numbers. One of our residents Maureen particularly enjoyed this as she was previously a music teacher. Maureen herself alongside her daughter has entertained the residents here at Hilderstone with her piano skills.
Long-standing Resident Birthday
We celebrated Peter’s birthday this month along with many other residents here at Hilderstone Hall. Our fabulous chef made sure that everybody’s birthday was extra special by making individual cakes for each resident. Peter celebrated his birthday with family members who enjoyed sharing the delights of chef Rodney.
Halloween Craft afternoon
The residents here at Hilderstone Hall spent the afternoon taking part in Halloween crafts. This incorporated sensory potato marking, painting and pumpkin decorating. Each of the resident’s creations were used to decorate our Halloween Party which was held in the afternoon in the communal lounge. Here they enjoyed a spot of pumpkin boules and sensory ‘touch and feel’ trick or treat boxes where residents had to guess whether they would have a trick or a treat, which was a delightful surprise to all!
Fradswell Community luncheon
Our residents here at Hilderstone Hall have continued to engage with the local community by joining the monthly luncheon club arranged by and held at Fradswell community hub.
We joined the many local parish members and their families for an afternoon which included a fabulous two course lunch mouth-watering fish and chips with a side of garden peas followed by a fruit flan and diary ice cream. The luncheon was also accompanied by a local musician playing well known memorable tunes form the past on the piano.
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....
