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
Gardening club
We may not yet have celebrated Christmas but many of our residents are forward thinking and are already preparing for 2023. Today was no exception when some of them planted up their newly-decorated wooden planters with spring-flowering bulbs. Watch this space for updates on their progress!
Come sing to feel good!
This time the residents really enjoyed the singing session, learning the choir and doing the performance. At the end of the session everyone was very encouraged to continue singing.
Autumn
Visualizing the Autumn in our garden with a radiant sun yesterday, which allowed us to take a walk and see the colours of the trees, it was really appreciated by the residents who were encouraged to go for a walk.
Celebrating National Baking day
To celebrate this date, we made our own bi-flavoured cookies "orange and chocolate". The residents really enjoyed the recipe, each step, the aroma of the oranges and in the end everyone enjoyed tasting them.
Embracing autumn
Autumn has most definitely arrived! The weather has changed and the nights are drawing in. Our residents embraced the changing seasons from their warm and cosy home by spending a relaxing afternoon chatting about their favourite season whilst painting in water-colours the flowers and fruits of the Autumn.
Edinburgh Botanical Garden
Our homes enjoyed a wonderful virtual tour of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh with Community Engagement Manager, Charlotte Walker, and Botanic Cottage Operations Co-ordinator, Laura Gallagher.
The residents were thrilled to learn more about the history of the beautiful Garden, which is now a home to an impressive plant collection from around the world.
Charlotte and Laura also gave a demonstration of making fresh herbal tea and were happy to answer our questions. The virtual experience was truly enjoyed by all who joined.
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.
