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
Blakemere Craft Centre
We took a trip to Blakemere Craft Centre to have a look at all the little shops there. It was a brisk day, but we wrapped up warm and braved the cold weather. Once we had been around the shops we warmed ourselves up with a trip to the tea room for a hot drink and a chat.
Blakemere Craft Centre
We took a trip to Blakemere Craft Centre to have a look at all the little shops there. It was a brisk day, but we wrapped up warm and braved the cold weather. Once we had been around the shops we warmed ourselves up with a trip to the tea room for a hot drink and a chat.
Trip to Cheshire Oaks
We took residents from both Beeston View and Iddenshall Hall on a shopping trip to M&S at Cheshire Oaks recently. We went after lunch and had a good look around the store at all the lovely clothes, shoes, food, home-ware and much more.
We stopped for a break mid-shop and treated ourselves to a nice hot drink before spending some money. A couple of residents made some purchases for themselves and the staff there were so kind to us all; one of them even helped push a wheelchair around the shop with us. I think we could become regulars there!
Okells Garden Centre
We took our first trip of 2017 to Okells Garden Centre, near Tarporley. We were joined by residents from both Beeston View and Iddenshall Hall and also some family members too. It was lovely to see the interaction between the residents from both our homes and also from the families as well.
Pampering Sessions
We thought we'd start the 2017 with a bit of pampering at Iddenshall Hall, so we had an afternoon of spoiling the residents with foot spas, manicures and massages. The foot spa always goes down well and is extremely therapeutic. We have a waiting list of residents who would like to have their feet soaked and pampered. We are aiming to have an afternoon of pampering each week at the home.
Festive Music
We had a visit over the Christmas week from Miles, whose Aunt is a resident at Iddenshall Hall. Miles came in to play his clarinet for people at the home.
We enjoyed Christmas and seasonal music, to which we all sang along. Residents were very attentive during his visit and loved the music he was playing. We are hoping that Miles will come in and play for us again very soon. Thank you, Miles!
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!
