Activities at Lydfords Care Home

Our teams are trained to enrich the lives of residents through stimulating the mind, body and soul, and taking the time to learn about each person to ensure everyone receives support that adds enrichment to their life.

We understand that the people we support have passions and interests that could be difficult to pursue after moving into a care home – but that doesn’t mean we don’t encourage them to try! Some hobbies can define a person, so our Activities Coordinators are dedicated to ensuring that everyone we support is able to do what makes them happy to the best of their abilities. Social events are organised with individual tastes in mind and with the idea that residents have the opportunity to try new and exciting things.

Enriching life
Watch our video on life enrichment in our homes.

Carole Hierons

Activities Lead and Speak Up Champion

Hello, my name is Carole and I am the Activities Lead here at Lydfords. 

I have worked in this role for many years and I would not to do anything else. 

My job is to plan and oversee the amazing life enrichment activities and trips for all of our residents. It is such a rewarding role and I love planning and doing crafts with everyone. 

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 Lydfords Care Home

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Dedicated Followers Of Fashion!

Staff and residents at Barchester’s Lydfords care home in East Hoathly had a brilliant time celebrating London Fashion Week by hosting their very own Fashion Show.

Staff, residents and their family at Lydfords Care Home used London Fashion Week as a great excuse to have their own one. Models got to choose from three categories to inspire their outfits. The show was compered by the Uckfield Town Crier. The afternoon was a huge success and everyone enjoyed watching the show and taking part.  

General Manager, Anthony, said: “Our residents loved taking part in the show and choosing their favourite outfits to wear. It was so nice to see the staff and family members getting involved too. There was a real buzz in the air.   it was wonderful to see the whole coming together for the event and we can’t wait to another one.”

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Framfield Stagers Present

What a fantastic evening some of our residents had last night watching Robin Hood which was performed by the brilliant Framfield Stagers. There was laughter and cheers throughout the show. Thank you for inviting us to come and watch.  
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Gardening Club Has Begun

Now the weather is improving and the rain has decided to take a break. We wanted to make the most of it. The opportunity lent itself to be the perfect time to get out in the garden and get on top of weeding and planting.

Our residents love to be outside in the garden as much as possible and there is nothing better than having beautiful flowers to enjoy looking at whilst sitting there with a drink. 

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Its Quiz Time!!

Wow, what a fun evening at our monthly quiz night. Dinner was enjoyed and savoured then transformed into the quiz room! The dining room was full of excitement last night at our quiz. There was fun, laughter and of course some sore losers. But everyone had a great time and the quiz master did a great job as always.
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Burns Night Celebrations

Lydfords care home in East Hoathly prepared a traditional Burns Night Supper to the tune of bagpipes and the fun continued well into the night.

Staff and residents at the home were involved in a number of activities, learning the art of Scottish Country Dancing and the Ceilidh to mark the Scottish institution, including giving the time-honoured address to the ‘Great chieftain O’ the pudding race’ – the haggis.

General Manager, Anthony, at Lydfords, thought it was a perfect occasion to celebrate an evening steeped in age-old tradition as well as getting in a spot of Scotch whisky tasting and reading a selection of Burns’ poems.


 

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Residents take part in Barchester bowling league

Residents at Lydfords care home in East Hoathly recently met up with their sister homes to take part in their monthly bowling league. 

Five of Barchester Healthcare homes got together and met at Freedom Leisure in Hailsham to play in their monthly bowling league. Each home had their own team and competed for this month’s winning title. Residents at Lydfords care home enjoyed some friendly competition amongst friends. 

This is such a fantastic monthly event that everyone really enjoys taking part in. We always try and think of unique and fun ideas for our residents to do. We are so lucky to have other homes close by to be able to enjoy this with.

 

Upcoming events

Menopause Talk - General Overview Of Menopause

Join us for the 1st talk. Meet Jane, specialist Menopause Coach who will be talking about all things menopause. 

East Sussex Hearing Event

Join us for this free and informative morning with East Sussex Hearing 

Open Day

Your loved one is unique so their care should be too. Find out how we can help at our Open Day. 

Understanding Dementia - A Person Centred Approach

You're invited to our complimentary and informative talk from Sam Swanson, Time For Dementia, Alzheimer's Society.

Exclusive Shopping Morning

Browse the products in comfort. Refreshments available throughout the morning. 

Menopause Talk - How The Body Changes During Menopause

Join us for the 2nd talk on Menopause. Learn how the body changes during this time.