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.
Carole Hierons
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
Cultural Trip To Chiddingly
Residents were led by the care and activities team at the home to Chiddingly where they visited the local church to look at the architecture and learn about the history of the building whilst having some time to reflect.
After they had visited the church, it was time for a trip to the Six Bells for a drink by the fire. It was a lovely afternoon and the residents really enjoyed learning about the local history.
East Sussex Hearing Visits Lydfords
East Sussex Hearing joined residents, family and the local community for the day. They began the morning with a presentation on their charity and what they do, this was followed by demonstrating the equipment they have that helps support those with hearing loss. After a relaxed lunch break. The clinical team were set up in the pavilion doing free ear health care checks and maintenance on hearing aids.
General Manager at Lydfords Care Home, Anthony Butler said: “It was lovely to have East Sussex Hearing here for the day. Everyone found the talk very informative and had chance to speak one to one with the team. The free ear health checks were ideal. We know the importance of the services and will always support our residents and those who are unable to travel a further distance!”
Tuck Shop Trolley
We now have a fabulous assortment or tasty treats for residents and staff to enjoy.
Our Activity Lead, Carole, showcased the trolley offering chocolates, crisps, savour snacks, and cakes.
The trolley will be coming round once a week for everyone to stock up on exciting treats.
Pet Pals Therapy
Who doesn't love see the chicks and lambs at this time of year? We all did!
What a morning with Pet Pals. Residents' got to hold the chicks, some were very lively whilst others decided to sleep in their warm and cosy hands.
Then it was time to feed the lambs. What hungry little things they were.
Animals always bring so much joy to everyone.
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.”
