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.
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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
Pamper morning
Residents have enjoyed a morning of pampering, courtesy of the very kind team in the home. With some Residents having to spend a little more of their time in their own rooms or having to social distance in the lounge, the activities team felt that Residents needed a good old pamper day. What colour would you chose?
Dominoes fun
Residents enjoy a game of dominos at Iddenshall Hall as part of their popular games afternoons. A number of residents at Iddenshall Hall had a great time playing a game of dominos with each other and squeezed in a quick natter and a cuppa in between games. Everyone had fun as they showed a little friendly competition each game!
Burns capers
Residents at Iddenshall Hall and Beeston view enjoyed a day of capers as they remembered the life and works of Robert Burns’ at their Burns Night celebrations!
Staff and residents at the home were involved in a number of activities including learning the art of Scottish Country Dancing, reciting Burns’ poetry, whilst enjoying some Whisky treats, Scottish Tablet, Shortbread and Edinburgh Rock! From the poems read residents most liked “A red, red rose” , and they also enjoyed taking a virtual tour of some of Scotland’s most famous landscapes before enjoying the music of Scottish musician, Julie Fowles a renowned Scottish folk singer. Everyone had a wonderful day!
Birthday Celebrations
We celebrated the birthday of one of our most active residents, and although it is not a special 90th or 100th birthday, we pleased her with pleasure.
Thelma was born in Newcastle on January 20, 89 years ago. She is a very sociable and participatory person.
She made her own birthday invitation to share with the others and also ordered a strawberry cake, eaten at tea time.
Birthday celebrations
Everyone at Iddenshall Hall and Beeston View would like to wish resident, Thelma, a very happy birthday!
With specially designed invitations by the birthday girl herself, residents and staff were invited to join her to celebrate over a slice of home-made cake in the homes lounge, where everyone gave her a rousing chorus of ‘Happy Birthday’ before settling back to enjoy some of her favourite songs.
Thelma was delighted to be surrounded with cake, cards and presents from loved ones and staff pampered Thelma throughout the day with fun and laughter to ensure that the birthday girl had a wonderful day.
Home embraces flower power
Residents at Iddenshall Hall and Beeston View celebrated International Flower Day which took place on 21st January.
International Flower Day promotes the psychological boost that flowers can give to people. From growing and nurturing plants and flowers, to gifting flowers to show love and appreciation, and sometimes just the simple act of admiring their beauty – flowers have the power to make someone’s day.
Residents took part in flower-based activities throughout the day including a flower arranging competition, reminiscing about their gardens and flowers in the home’s garden, a flower quiz which everyone really enjoyed. Their collective knowledge about flowers gained from years of gardening experience was very impressive.
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!
