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
Visiting our local garden centre
Today we have taken a trip out in our home’s mini-bus to visit one of our local garden centres.
The residents spent a really interesting morning looking at the vast array of plants that were available for spring planting and thoroughly enjoyed coffee, tea and delicious cakes from the coffee shop.
We can’t wait for our next adventure!
Preparing for our New Zealand themed party
Our residents are looking forward to our themed New Zealand Day party. We are busy with our preparations, making decorations and Maori symbols.
Excitement is building for this entertaining and interesting day with music, dancing, taste testing with kiwi smoothies and much more on the agenda! This is a National holiday in New Zealand and Waitangi Day was first celebrated in 1934.
Residents enjoy exploring the garden
Residents took advantage of last week's blue sky and took a tour of the garden to enjoy a little fresh air!
We had the chance to see some squirrels which escaped from our photo! and we also enjoyed the snowdrops that are beginning to flower in the garden with their small flowers.
A Visit from Tosca, the therapy dog!
Many of our residents love dogs and have been dog owners in the past so they really look forward to the visits from the Pets as Therapy dog, Tosca.
Tosca is a beautiful, gentle golden retriever who visits regularly with her owner and brings a smile to all the residents faces.
Thank-you Tosca
Planning our Activities Calendar
Resident participation and involvement is very important when we are planning our activities calendar, so as we begin 2024 our residents at Iddenshall Hall spent a very productive afternoon reflecting on some of the previous year’s activities, discussing hobbies and interests and suggesting ideas for future activities and events.
Watch this space to see what the New Year brings!
International Flower Day
It is a prominent occasion to send friends and family some flowers and was started in Tasmania back in 2013, when Rohan and Brooke Levy (a father and daughter) were given a bunch of flowers by a stranger. Surprised by this random act of kindness, they then decided to repeat this gesture and give free flowers to almost 300 people on that same day.
The residents at Beeston View were keen to celebrate this day and spent time planting hyacinth bulbs to give to their family and friends.
Upcoming events
Autumn Newsletter
Here is our Autumn newsletter! Find out about what we've been up to and what we have coming up.
November
What's going on in November? We'll be honouring Remembrance Day, celebrating our gents on International Men's Day, and welcoming our local primary school for some crafting.
Christmas Lantern Parade
We'll be joined by the wonderful St Helen's Church Choir for our parade, and there will be lots of festive refreshments available afterwards such as mince pies and mulled wine!
Internet Safety & Scam Prevention Talk
Come along as we're joined by advisors Fiona and Bev from OPAL GoOnLine Services as they talk through their experience of how best to be safe online.
Looking for a place to host a meeting?
Looking for a venue to host a meeting? We have the perfect space for you to use, completely free of charge. For more information please contact our friendly team.
Calling All Emergency Services!
Come and take a break on us whenever you need it - enjoy a warm welcome, a hot drink and there may be a cake or two available!
