Activities at Hurstwood View Care Home
Activities are the cornerstone of a wholesome home experience and our Activities Coordinators are always putting their creative minds to the test by organising new and exciting social events for residents to partake in. Of course, we take into account the likes and dislikes of those we support, so if someone doesn’t feel like trying something new, there will always be something on offer to reflect their personal interests. For the people who may just prefer some peace and quiet instead, we also offer one-to-one time that can be enjoyed with a nice cup of coffee or just a simple chat – whatever they desire.
Lisa Everson
I’m Lisa, Activities Coordinator here at Hurstwood View.
I’ve been working at Hurstwood View in varying departments since 2017, shortly after the birth of my second child. With a strong background in Marketing, events, and community engagement - Activities is a great fit for me! I love arranging events and making a difference to our residents’ day. I’ve never danced so much since working here, no day is ever the same, and we really do have so much fun!
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 Hurstwood View Care Home
Art Therapy
Tuesday’s are for art and creativity..
We are very lucky to have such wonderful volunteers here at Hurstwood View.
Yesterday, we welcomed in a volunteer who hosted a small art therapy session.
Residents who have a specific interest in art enjoyed sketching, then painting in watercolour the fruit and vegetable scene which was set out in front of them.
We got some wonderful pieces, and it was such a calm, creative and relaxing session.
Creative Mojo
We had a lovely creative afternoon with a visit from Creative Mojo.
We worked together to create two wonderful pieces of art. Both we will be displaying at our Kings Coronation event in May.
Residents loved painting and creating the individual elements, each with their own personal twist.
We hope you agree the finished artwork is fabulous!
Pancake Day
We marked this year’s Pancake Day with a fun afternoon of themed activities in our Café area at Hurstwood View.
There was of course, lots of pancakes! We even set up a delicious ‘pancake station’ where you could choose from a huge variety of toppings.
Our doors were open, and we were pleased to welcome some guests from the local community into the home too.
Valentine's Day at Hurstwood View
We had a wonderful day celebrating Valentines here at Hurstwood View, with our café beautifully decorated in a Valentines theme. Ruth Fahie came in to sing, each resident was given a rose, and there was plenty of fizz to enjoy.
Thank you to our residents and their families for joining us, we hope you had as much fun as we did!
A lovely trip to Eastbourne
We had a lovely morning in Eastbourne, and the weather was perfect for it!
One of our residents had specifically requested a trip to the sea, so he could hear the waves lapping against the shore, and smell the sea air. It was lovely for us to be able to fulfil his wishes.
We had a long sunny walk onto the pier and back. No trip to the seaside would be complete without chips, so we had these for lunch too. We took a relaxed drive back to Uckfield over Beachy Head, Belle Tout and Birling Gap, and the views were amazing!
Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year couldn’t pass us by here at Hurstwood View without a celebration.
To celebrate diversity, we spent the afternoon watching a Chinese street parade, drinking authentic green tea, and trying a selection of Chinese goodies!
Upcoming events
Rescue, Rehabilitation And Rehoming: The work of Raystede Centre For Animal Welfare
We’ll be joined by Sue Suckling from Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare, who will be providing an insight into Raystede’s history and what they do.
Teddy Bears Picnic
Adults and Children alike please bring along a picnic to enjoy in our beautiful gardens with your favourite teddy bear on Thursday 25th July from 2pm.
Monthly Dementia Café
Come along to our complimentary, monthly Café and meet with friends over light refreshments, and enjoy the variety of activities and entertainment
Carers Café
Are you caring for a relative or a friend? Would you like to meet people in a similar situation? Would you like some time for you?
Bookable Respite Room
We are delighted to share that we now have pre-bookable respite stays available at our wonderful home throughout the Summer.
