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
Carers Week
Iddenshall Hall & Beeston View held a day of celebrations to thank care staff at the home, who make a real difference to the lives of those in their care. Staff were treated to messages of thanks from residents.
Going for Gold
Residents at Iddenshall Hall & Beeston View embraced their competitive sides as they enjoyed a traditional games afternoon together in the homes' extensive grounds and took advantage of the recent glorious weather.
The afternoon began indoors with an array of board games for residents to enjoy, which saw everyone battle it out to be named dominoes champion. Many residents joined in with the fun-filled afternoon outdoors and, as the games came to an end, everyone sat down to enjoy tea and cakes together as they shared memories of playing their favourite board games.
National Biscuit Day
Whether you’re a die-hard Digestive fan, a Ginger Nut, or go crazy for a Custard Cream, National Biscuit Day, celebrated on May 29th, is the perfect day for you; and it was certainly a day of fun-filled biscuit dunking.
To mark the celebration of the nation’s favourite biscuits, residents tucked into a variety of their favourites, which of course, were paired with a good old cup of tea. There was much fun to be had, taking part in biscuit making and tasting. Residents also got the chance to share a cuppa and biccy with family and friends over Skype/FaceTime, which is proving an invaluable way to keep residents in constant contact with loved ones during these unprecedented times.
Gardening Club
This week, a few of our ladies and gentlemen took advantage of the sunshine and got involved with our Gardening Club on the home's beautiful sensory balcony on our Memory Lane community. Our gardening club is shaped by our residents – they decide what they grow and take leadership on maintaining the shrubs.
Getting Creative
Residents from Iddenshall Hall took part in a colourful themed arts and crafts session in the sun this week, drawing inspiration from animation characters in their favourite films. Throughout the day, residents created lots of art that were spread throughout the home for all to see.
Celebrating Queen Elizabeth's Birthday with Positivi-Tea
We toasted Her Majesty on the occassion of her 94th Birthday with a good old fashioned cup of tea. The tea party was part of National Tea Day, which looks to raise awareness for the SolidariTea campaign, which sent 17,000 ParTea packs including a selection of tea, biscuits and cold brews to lift the spirits of isolated individuals around the UK.
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!
