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
Nature Club
We have started out Nature Club at Iddenshall Hall; residents are making the most of the warmer weather and heading out into the home'es gardens to spot local wildlife and explore the types of plants, flowers and trees we have there. They are compiling lists of the species by taking pictures and then trying to identify them, using their in-home laptop computer.
Once they have identified all the different animals and plants, they will be putting together a garden book with their photographs and findings for everyone to see.
This is a great way to encourage residents to make use of our vast outdoor space and for them to learn all about the various wildlife and foliage we have here at Iddenshall.
The British Ironworks
We recently took a trip out in our minibus to The British Ironworks in Oswestry. We had a picnic lunch on the minibus as it was raining, however the sun came out for us and we were able to look around the Ironworks in the Sunshine at all the wonderful sculptures there.
It is a lovely place to visit and doesn't cost a penny! It is definitely something different from the norm and the residents had a great time. It’s full of amazing sculptures made from iron, spoons, knives and other interesting materials – so many life sized animals to look at that are so well made.
We would recommend it to anyone and we will definitely be returning soon!
Bridgemere Garden World
We recently returned to Bridgemere Garden World this month. Our trips there are always a success as there is so much to see and do there. This time, residents were particularly taken by the moving dinosaurs on the crazy golf course.
We were able to look at all the lovely seasonal blooms and enjoy the indoor shopping area, looking at unusual foods in the food hall and petting the visiting dogs we saw along our route.
Helping Paws
One of our in-house cats, Gerry, decided to help the Unit Manager with their paperwork recently, so she took up residence in their office!
A Green Day Out
We have been back to Tatton Park for a picnic lunch in the sunshine and we were able to see the deer there. There were lots of preparations going on for the RHS Flower Show, which was starting the next day, so we enjoyed looking at the comings and goings of the tradespeople and their flowers. We also tucked in to some very nice ice cream!
It was a beautiful day, so after our picnic, we decided to visit the local Friars Garden Centre to look at their beautiful roses and plants. We also made some enquiries about a future visit to the Gauntlet Birds of Prey Experience just outside Knutsford. We are looking forward to that trip in the near future.
Manley Mere
We took a trip to Manley Mere to make the most of the sunshine. We had a picnic lunch by the Mere and watched 2 coach loads of school children have a whale of a time on a giant inflatable! Residents loved to see and interact with the kids and their teachers and enjoyed their picnic in the lovely weather.
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!
