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
Enjoying a Picnic
We took a trip to a lovely local picnic spot to enjoy lunch out and some fresh air, making the most of the weather before the autumn kicks in. We enjoyed sandwiches, cakes and refreshments in the sunshine and had some lovely conversations about upcoming activities. Some of the residents had a little walk around to stretch their legs and others just enjoyed being outside.
Italian Day at Iddenshall Hall
We celebrated Italian Day at Iddenshall Hall on 18th August.
We started the day with cappuccinos and lattes in the lounge and we shared some trivia and history about Italy in our discussion group. In the afternoon, we held an Italian-themed quiz and in the evening, after tea, we played Italian music and enjoyed limoncella liqueur whilst we did some pampering and enjoyed a few games of dominoes. It was an interesting and enjoyable day all round.
Mad Hatter's Tea Party
We hosted an Alice in Wonderland-themed, Mad Hatters Tea Party in July.
The event was organised by the activities staff and the residents who live at the home, and it included a range of cakes, sandwiches and snacks - all themed - as well as flower arrangements that were created by both staff and residents.
Everyone was welcome to join us during the afternoon. The event took place from 1:30pm to 6:00pm at Iddenshall Hall. Refreshments and snacks prepared by the home’s hospitality team were provided.
Lynne Loughlin, Senior Activities Coordinator at Iddenshall Hall & Beeston View Care Home, said: “This was very popular with everyone who lives at Iddenshall Hall and food-based or creative activities are always a favourite. The afternoon was very enjoyable for us and we were able to display beautiful themed floristry created by the staff and the residents and to welcome people from the community who want to socialise with us.”
Award for VQ Level 2 Appreticeship
We would like to congratulate Senior Carer, Annmarie Scott, on the completion of her Health and Social Care Level 2 VQ Apprenticeship.
Sheila Hassall, our NVQ assessor, awarded Annmarie’s certificate in front of the department heads. Annmarie has worked very hard to achieve this qualification ahead of her end date. She is ecstatic with the completion of her level 2 and is still deciding whether to do her level 3; we will support her decision either way.
All the staff at Iddenshall Hall and Beeston View want to congratulate Annmarie. We are very proud to have her on our team.
Our Trip to Eastham
We took a trip to Eastham recently and made the most of the fantastic weather by having a picnic.
We left early to enjoy a full day out and arrived in Eastham at around 11:00am. We set ourselves up a couple of benches overlooking the Harbour. We were able to watch the boats on the River Mersey and see the planes flying over from Liverpool Airport too. There was plenty of people-watching to be done and children to keep us amused, as well as dogs to pet. We ate our picnic next to the Harbour and enjoyed ice cream too. There was a lovely old ticket office there that had been converted into a small shop that sold tea, coffee and treats, so we made the most of that too.
It was a relaxing day but with plenty to look at and discuss. Residents requested fish and chips for their tea, so on our way home we stopped off and enjoyed those before returning back to the home just after 5:00pm. It was a long, but very enjoyable day all round.
Open Day at Iddenshall
We held our annual open day on Saturday 18th June at Iddenshall Hall.
This year we had a BBQ in our outside courtyard area for residents and their families. We served burgers, hotdogs, chicken drumsticks, as well as Pimm's, soft drinks and tea & coffee. All the residents spent the afternoon outside enjoying the sunshine.
We had visits from friends, family, staff and pets too! It was a very sociable afternoon during which we held a bottle tombola and a raffle. Residents, staff and relatives all won prizes.
It is lovely to see everyone socialising together, especially when the sun is shining.
We had music playing in the background so as not to interrupt the flowing conversations. There was lots of laughter and smiles all round.
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!
