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
Nice Nails!
We are continuing our Saturday Salon days; they are becoming very popular amongst the residents at Iddenshall Hall and Beeston View alike. It is good for the them to enjoy a different environment whilst they have a relaxing pamper. It is an opportunity for one-to-ones or small group conversations over a nice cup of tea or coffee.
Bingo Session
Residents from Beeston View and Iddenshall joined together to enjoyed a large group bingo session. It was a lovely chance for residents to socialist with each other and have some fun.
Painting Club
We set ourselves up in the conservatory where the light was good and chose some lovely sunflowers to paint. We began by drawing them and then adding the paints, one colour at a time until we were happy with our creations. It was a very relaxed afternoon and the residents concentrated hard on their individual pieces. We will be making this a regular activity on our schedule.
Animal Therapy
Our newest pet therapy dog, Anya, is still popular at both Iddenshall Hall and Beeston View. Residents love that she is small enough to sit on their knee and enjoy the tricks she performs for them. She is very popular and she gets a lot of treats when she visits.
New Year's Celebration
We celebrated New Year’s Eve at Iddenshall Hall with Bucks' Fizz, party hats, party poppers and streamers. Laura, our Unit Manager, and Lynne, Head of Activities, went around too all the residents and provided drinks and snacks so that they could see in the New Year in Style.
Residents are not ones for staying up until midnight, so we had our celebrations after tea. This has become somewhat of a tradition and the residents always enjoy the festivities. H
Happy New Year, everyone!
Winter Newsletter
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!
