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
Walking Day
We have taken advantage of these magnificent sunny days to go for a walk around the garden.
The residents really enjoyed seeing the flowery surroundings and heard the birds chirping while they walked. Curiously, one of our residents also enjoyed seeing the cars. she remembered when she was driving; the colour and brand of her car came back to her, but she also remembered that she had a motorcycle and that she really liked driving her motorcycle too.
Easter nests and wreaths
Residents have been showing their creative flair with their Easter crafts to decorate the home. They have enjoyed creating colourful nests and wreathes for display whilst sharing memories of what Easter means to them and traditions they have had as families. Happy Easter!
Sensory fun
Residents in our Beeston View community have enjoyed a sensory activity, trying to identify and name different herbs by sight, touch and smell. They then planted the herbs to create their very own mini herb garden which when established we are hoping to share with our Chefs here in Beeston View!
Comic Relief Red Nose Day
Residents in Beeston View have celebrated Red Nose Day with a fun-filled morning decorating delicious biscuits baked by the homes hospitality team with silly faces and most importantly BIG RED NOSES! Much fun was had by all and best of all, the Residents enjoyed eating their creations with their afternoon cuppa.
Home goes green for St Patrick's Day
Residents and staff at Iddenshall Hall and Beeston View in Clotton celebrated all things Irish for St Patrick’s Day this week. The home was decorated with shamrocks and everyone got dressed up in green to mark the day.
Held on March 17th, Saint Patrick's Day actually observes the death of St Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, but the day has come to be a huge celebration of Irish heritage and culture.
Staff and residents at the home marked the day by making shamrock decorations, learning some Irish words and phrases, learning Irish dances, listening to Irish music.
Nutrition and Hydration Week
Residents will be enjoying a sensory experience throughout this week as they celebrate – Nutrition and Hydration Week – with stimulating flavours, smells, a variety of fruits and ‘tapas; to promote healthy living and the importance of staying hydrated.
The week kicked off with delicious smoothies and everyone enjoyed the flavours, with some returning for 2nds! Residents enjoyed watching how smoothies were created as they socialise together and talked about their favourite foods.
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!
