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
Queen's Birthday Celebrations
We enjoyed celebrating the Queen's birthday week. Residents watched the parade on the television in the communal areas and waved Union Jack flags. We have had bunting and flags up across the home as well as pictures of the Royal Family, including Her Majesty Herself.
We looked at books about the Royal Family, enjoying pictures from throughout her reign. We hosted traditional English tea parties with music too, along with some singing and dancing.
We also held a special chapel service. Adam Friend, our vicar, and his chaplain, Barbara, came in and we sang some traditional English hymns, such as Jerusalem.
St George's Day
At Iddenshall Hall, we celebrated St George's Day by decorating the home with red and white flowers, which the residents pre-arranged the day before. We had flags and hand-made decorations on all the tables and throughout the home. Residents enjoyed a themed quiz and puzzles throughout the day, which we had left out in the dining room for them to start whilst having their breakfast and to finish as the day went on. Staff wore St George's Day masks and had flags painted on their faces too. We had popular British music from throughout the years playing across the home.
Resident Chuffed with Her New Chair
Barchester's Charitable Foundation recently gave a £750 grant to one of Iddenshall Hall's residents, so that she would be able to get a reclining chair. Ultimately, the chair will help improve mobility and allow her to move around more independently without the aid of carers.
A Taste of French Culture
As a gentle introduction to our upcoming Country-themed days, we held a French evening at Iddenshall Hall.
The newest member of our Activities Team, Helen, dressed up for the occasion and served French bread with Brie and Camembert, as well as red wine, whilst treating the residents to a showing of Les Miserables on the main screen in the Lounge.
Both staff and residents enjoyed the food and the culture. Earlier in the day Helen had put together a French-themed quiz which the residents enjoyed during the afternoon.
Easter with the Memory Lane Theatre Company
For Easter this year, we celebrated with an "Easter Bonnet" show from the Memory Lane Theatre Company. Joe and Susan put on a great show with lots of singing and dancing and plenty of audience participation. They even had Lynne (our Senior Activities Coordinator) dress up as an Easter bunny and dance around, much to everyone's amusement.
As always, they put on a great show and residents from both Iddenshall Hall and Beeston View had a thoroughly entertaining afternoon.
Awards a Iddenshall Hall
Simon Ellams, Chef at Iddenshall Hall and Beeston View Memory Lane Community has received a prestigious Long Service Award from Head Chef John Pomfret in celebration of working at Barchester Healthcare for 10 years. Also, Mareck Grzechowski had been voted by staff and visitors as employee of the month for March for always being helpful, nothing is too much trouble. Finally, for February, Jennifer Antrobus was voted Employee of the Month for always putting other's first, whether it being a resident, relative or staff member!
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!
