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.
Read our brochure
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
Retired Nurses Club
Retired nurses from the local community came together at the home to share stories and memories with each other. People bought along photos of their uniforms and wore their nurse’s pin. The hospitality team produced a wonderful high tea for everyone to enjoy. The idea behind the club is to bring people together that share a passion and can speak to others about their career and what it was like whilst making new friends.
General Manager Rikki said: “It was so interesting to hear about everyone’s experiences, and it was clear that they all had a great love for nursing. It was such a lovely afternoon and I am really pleased to be able to offer this club to the local community and our residents here that are retired nurses. We look forward to welcoming them back at our next one on the 18th August and meeting some new people also.”
Tour De Barchester Celebrations At Lydfords
For the second year running, staff from Barchester Healthcare’s care homes and hospitals took on a gruelling cycling challenge this time from Exeter to Eastbourne and then on to Purley. Their aim was to raise money for Barchester’s Charitable Foundation which supports older people and other adults living with a disability or mental health problems by helping them to connect or re-connect with others in their local communities.
Over four days, from June 6th- 9th, a team of Barchester staff cycled a mammoth 276 miles from Exeter to Purley, stopping at 15 care homes across Barchester’s South division to meet well-wishers, have a well-earned break and refuel before continuing on their way.
On 8th June at 6pm the tour stopped at Lydfords Care Home in East Hoathly where they were welcomed by staff and residents who offered them cold towels, freshly cooked barbecue and refreshing drinks. Lydfords arranged an evening of celebrations out the front of the home. Field and Flame BBQ came in and cooked some delicious meals on their charcoal barbecue for everyone. The homes head chef Enrico made some amazing sides dishes and desserts to accompany the barbecue.
There was live entertainment, games for the children and a special VIP area for the cyclists including goodie bags. Donations were gratefully received on the day. Relatives and the local community also got into the spirit of the event by arriving on their bikes to support the cyclists.
Afternoon Tea
Residents and guests enjoyed a wonderful afternoon tea at Lydfords. The Chef preprepared delicious scones, cakes and pasties for everyone to enjoy.
whether sat in the sunshine or in the comfort of the lounge and in the shade, everyone spent time talking, eating and drinking for the afternoon.
Tea Tasting From Around The World
Sue our Activities Coordinator created a wonderful experience tasting flavoured teas from around the world.
Everyone sampled the different smells and tastes of each tea and chose their favourite to enjoy again.
Residents left the experience with some helpful tips on teas for different moods and occasions.
Professional Lunch
What a lovely day to enjoy lunch in the garden pavilion. we had a lovely attendance today at our relaxed lunch. It was lovely to meet some new people and catch up with others.
The food was fantastic as always.
It’s a great way to meet other professionals in the local area.
Our lunches are held on the last Friday of each month.
Monthly Quiz Night
It was a great evening last night at our monthly quiz. The teams were ready and pens poised.
We were joined by Luxford Centre over 55's Club this month.
It was a fun evening with drinks and nibbles for all with some laughter thrown in.
Congratulations to the winning team who won chocolates and Prossecco.
