Activities at Lydfords Care Home
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.
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 Lydfords Care Home
Trip To South Brockwells Farm
Residents spent the afternoon at the farm up close with the animals.
The first stop was to the sunflower field where they picked some amazing flowers to take back to the home. they also got to see The goats and bee hives. It was then back on the mini bus to go to the farm.
Once at the farm they were able to stroke the horses and learn more about them, feed the pigs and meet that the staff and volunteers that work incredibly hard.
It was the time for a lovely treat with a special tasting menu consisting of delicious cheeses, the farms sausages and pidgeon kofta.
Everyone also enjoyed homemade cakes and tea, with some special horsey guests to keep them company. There was enough time to visit the shop to purchase some of their own and local produce.
Football Final
We simply couldn't miss the lionesses incredible game today, so some residents opted for their 3 course lunch to be served to them in the main lounge. And we are so glad we did, what an amazing game
Afternoon At The Opera
Residents and guests at Lydfords Care Home in East Hoathly enjoyed an afternoon of sophistication with a live operatic performance that took place at the home. Local opera singer, Thomasin Trezise performed a selection of famous musicals numbers in the garden.
The hospitality team at the home provided welcome drinks and canapes at the start for everyone that attended. Guests brought along picnics to enjoy during the performance. After the interval Thomasin was joined by Steve the squeeze who played the accordion and together they performed some wonderful Nepali pieces.
General Manager, Rikki said, “Our residents and guests had a wonderful afternoon listening to Thomasin sing, her voice was breath taking and everyone was captivated by it. We do our best to provide a wide range of activities and entertainment at Lydfords as part of the lifestyle enrichment programme for residents, and this was one was one of our favourites.”
Keeping Fit And Healthy. Mind, Body and Soul
It's important to keep fit, for body, mind and soul. A snapshot of two exercises classes that we have weekly. Seated yoga in our wonderful gardens and some funky movement to music.
Lots of participants who really enjoyed the classes, both for movement and for social interactions.
Watercolour Workshop
We have partnered up with Adult College for Rural East Sussex to create these amazing bespoke workshops and the first one took place on Wednesday.
Faye a tutor from ACRES ran the Watercolour workshop. The theme was around watercolour techniques and landscape painting. The participants were shown new techniques in painting trees and how to make them look them more realistic. They tried painting with natural brushes including thistles and lavender. By the end of the day each person had produced five pieces of artwork to keep.
The workshop took place outside in the homes garden pavilion, which helped to create a very relaxing day and the beautiful scenery helped inspire everyone.
At Lydfords we understand the importance of being able to continue enjoying lifelong passions as well as trying new things. We have worked very closely with Emma from ACRES who has worked very hard and put together a variety of workshops and courses for our residents and the local community to be able to do together.
It was such a lovely day seeing everyone really enjoying themselves and producing some lovely pieces of artwork that they get to cherish.
Tasty Pub Lunch At The Kings Head
Today was a trip to a lovely country pub for lunch. Residents went to the Kings Head Horsebridge and had a great time dining out with a glass of their favourite beverage and a delicious meal.
There are already discussions happening about when they will be returning.
Our Activities Coordinator goes above and beyond when it comes to organising trips. Sue will always ask the residents where they would like to visit and will make it happen.
