Activities at Iddenshall Hall Care Home
Activities here at Iddenshall Hall are an integral part of every day life for each of our residents. We strive to include as many of our residents as possible with the activities schedule. Our Schedule is released monthly and includes activities such as poetry afternoons, indoor games, Bingo, flower arranging, pamper days, quizzes, exercises, various musicians and entertainers, Pat Dog Visits, Music Therapy, discussion groups and trips out in our minibus to local places of interest and further afield to see the Blackpool Lights or to Knowsley Safari Park.
We are constantly asking the people who live in our home which events they would like to see taking place and we endeavor to fulfill these requests. Our aim is to provide a varied and packed schedule which allows for a vast array of skill bases and capabilities. We are in constant contact with local groups and businesses, the local Beaver Scout group are always happy to pay a visit to our home, helping with the garden or coming at Christmas to sing carols for us. We also have a small group of volunteers to help us, including pupils from our local 6th form College who visit once a week.
All the above helps ensure the lives of our Residents are fun and fulfilled.
Luisa Painemilla
Hi there, I'm Luisa, Activities Co-ordinator at Iddenshall Hall & Beeston View.
I have worked with the elderly over 8 years and also for fifteen years in the social field as an Activities Coordinator for different social groups in three countries. I have a Degree in Social Integration, a Certificate in Theatrical Psychology and a Music Therapy certificate. In the past I have worked for local authorities and in a cerebral palsy home.
My work is very rewarding and it is a pleasure planning events and activities each month. I enjoy interacting with Residents and learning about their interests, preferences and experiences.
Look out for our activities and events - you are welcome to join us!
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 Iddenshall Hall Care Home
Creating Memory Legacy Paintings
This week we welcomed Gillian Seale from Tailored Yarn - Bespoke Bereavement Books for Families Treasured Memories into our Beeston View home.
The Residents spent a very enjoyable and relaxing day working alongside Gillian to create their own individual memory legacy paintings.
Each Resident took turns to reminisce about their lives and things that were important to them which were then used to create their life history paintings.
The Residents were very eager to tell their own story and were fascinated by each other’s tales.
Gillian then used her skills to translate this information to create an appropriate quote for each person.
Please look out for the paintings which will be displayed throughout our home very soon.
Happy 103rd Birthday Joyce!
This week we celebrated a very special birthday at Beeston View
One of our lovely ladies enjoyed being thoroughly spoilt by both Staff and Residents alike as she reached her 103rd birthday!
Joyce was joined on her special day by the Reverend Jim and his choir from St Helen’s Church in Tarporley who led Joyce and her fellow Residents singing their favourite hymns.
Joyce doesn't like a fuss but she did enjoy celebrating with her friends, staff and members of the choir by having a little sherry and a delicious afternoon tea.
Joyce said that she had had a wonderful birthday!
A Visit from Calveley Academy
Yesterday we had some very special visitors at Beeston View.
The Residents were thrilled to welcome 23 children along with their teachers from Calveley Academy into their home.
The children visit regularly and it is wonderful to see the delight on the Residents faces when they arrive and listen to the chatter of the two generations together.
Yesterday's theme was World War II, with the children working with the Residents to create stunning images from the blitz.
The children were fascinated to learn that many of the Residents had lived through the war and were eager for them to reminisce about their memories of this time.
The afternoon came to an end with the Residents singing the well-known war song 'We'll meet again' to the children. it was a beautiful moment.
Thank-you Calveley Academy, we can't wait to see you again at the end of June!
Chelsea flower show & Bee Day
In Iddenshall the residents enjoyed the flowers and their friends the bees which we brought together and everyone participated, some painting and decorating bees and others making wonderful floral arrangements with the incorporation of bees and we even made a beehive, which made several of them think about the preparation of this delicious product that many of us love. For our floral arranging, we use Roses, Sweet Williams, plus flowers and greeneries from our garden.
St George's Day celebrations!
The celebration led us to think about the legend of St George himself, slaying dragons and the knight with the sword🤺, which we adapted into our time and our style.
We began in the morning by making our own dragon made of pastry, and later decorated the dragon using sliced strawberries and cream - delicious! We also made the shield of St George accompanied by his sword, and 'slayed' the dragon by eating him of course, savouring the exquisite cake with fruit.
In the afternoon, the residents all wanted to become the dragon, and did not hesitate to take photos in front of our decorated wall. Some even dressed in green, it was a great celebration!
Easter time at Iddenshall Hall
We have had a fully week of entertainment where everyone has participated, whether doing crafts, cooking and decorating an Easter cake, flower arrangements and much more. All of this has been gratifying for our residents and everything was sweetened with the chocolate eggs that everyone likes.
Upcoming events
June
Join us for some fun in the sun throughout the month of June! From picnics in the garden to Global Beatles Day, we have it all going on...
July
Summer is here! Join us throughout the sunny month of July as we have lots of exciting events planned. We'd love you to join us! Find out more...
Looking for a place to host a meeting?
Looking for a venue to host a meeting? For more information please contact Iddenshall Hall or 01829 732 454.
Emergency Services - Take a break on us!
Come and take a break on us - enjoy a warm welcome, a hot drink and there may be a cake or two available!
Coffee Morning - every Thursday from 10.00 am
Join us for our popular Coffee mornings - make new friends over a slice of homemade cake! All welcome.
Carers Cafe
We know the importance of supporting our local community and extend a warm invitation for you to join us at our monthly - Carers Cafe, first Tuesday of the month from 10.00 am.
