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
The Flowers of Youth
Flower arranging is always a popular activity at Iddenshall Hall and we have become rather creative with our designs, using all sort of things to fill with flowers, including cups and saucers, old jugs and even mugs. They always brighten up the home and put a smile on the faces of residents and visitors alike.
Forget Me Not
We have spent the past couple of weeks creating 'forget me not' memories in the form of photo albums. These are a collation of all the photos from 2017, showing all the fun and interesting things we have done together. Residents were able to help us create the books by cutting out photographs and also sticking them on to brightly coloured paper to put in the albums. It was a lovely way to reminisce about last year and will provide lasting memories for us all.
Santa Comes to Town
We had our regular visit from Santa this year at Iddenshall Hall; he came and dished out presents for all the residents, as well as Christmas cards and lots of festive spirit. Santa is always received well and he was rewarded with lots of hugs, kisses and handshakes.
Christmas Entertainment
We have had entertainment from Sophie Bennett over Christmas; she has always been a big hit with residents. This month, she sang festive Christmas songs for us and residents had fun singing along – a few of them even had a dance! We all wore Christmas hats and tinsel and enjoyed a glass of sherry with mince pies too!
Dominoes Club
We are continuing our daily Dominoes Club at Iddenshall Hall and are also trying to conquer a new jigsaw each week. Our Games Club is growing in numbers and it is a relaxing way to spend a cold afternoon.
Christmas Evening Extravaganza
We took a trip to Debenhams for their Christmas Evening Extravaganza!
There was plenty of time to browse and choose new clothes, as well as nibbles and glasses of fizz to enjoy. The daughter of one resident works there and she was able to get us the tickets, which allowed all of the residents to have a discount on their purchases and a goodie bag to take home.
Upcoming events
June
Join us for some fun in the sun throughout the month of June! From picnics in the garden to Global Beatles Day, we have it all going on...
July
Summer is here! Join us throughout the sunny month of July as we have lots of exciting events planned. We'd love you to join us! Find out more...
Looking for a place to host a meeting?
Looking for a venue to host a meeting? For more information please contact Iddenshall Hall or 01829 732 454.
Emergency Services - Take a break on us!
Come and take a break on us - enjoy a warm welcome, a hot drink and there may be a cake or two available!
Coffee Morning - every Thursday from 10.00 am
Join us for our popular Coffee mornings - make new friends over a slice of homemade cake! All welcome.
Carers Cafe
We know the importance of supporting our local community and extend a warm invitation for you to join us at our monthly - Carers Cafe, first Tuesday of the month from 10.00 am.
