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
East Hoathly Family Fun Run
What a great morning at the East Hoathly Family Fun Run.
We had homemade sweet treats and refreshing drinks all ready to hand out to the runners.
Some of our residents were there cheering all of the runners.
Yet another reason why it’s to wonderful to live in the village. There are so many community events to join in with.
Well done to everyone that ran today. We hope lots of money was raised.
Age Concern Visit Lydfords For Lunch
This morning we had a lovely visit from Age Concern Eastbourne. Our VIP guests came and joined us for a morning of games in the garden followed by a delicious lunch in the Pavilion.
Everyone spent time getting to know each other and chatting over ball games lead by our Activities Coordinator Sue Bowers.
After our guests dined in the Pavilion with homemade tomato, vegetable and lentil soup for starter, fish and chips to follow and finally panacotta with a raspberry coulee for desert prepared by our talented Chef Enrico.
Upon on leaving they took some sunflowers that our residents have been growing as a token gift.
It is so nice to welcome new friends at Lydfords and enjoy our wonderful space together.
Trip To Seaford Beach
Not only do we have amazing countryside right on our doorstep, but we're only a short minibus trip from the seaside , and who doesn't like to be beside the seaside.
This morning we popped to Seaford beach for some much needed sea air, and of course, an ice cream.
Taking time to enjoy a bit of exercise with good friends is priceless. Everybody came back feeling energised.
Employee Of The Month March And April
It is important to recognise those that go above and beyond in their daily roles and responsibilities.
Congratulations to Jane our Heath Care Assistant for being awarded March's employee of the month and our Maintenance Manager Tony for being awarded Aprils employee of the month.
Jane has supported other departments, become very involved in the residents life enrichment and been a team player continuously.
Tony was nominated for going above and beyond in his role and supporting the other departments at Lydfords.
Both members of staff always come to work with a smile and are valued members of the team
Bonus Of Village Life
We are passionate about life continuing when you move in to Lydfords, and we are here to help you do the things that are important to you!
On today's agenda, voting! Staff supported residents to maintain their independence by a quick stroll to the voting station this afternoon.
Another bonus to village life, everything you need is just a walk away.
Coronation Celebrations
A weekend of celebartions for the Coronation. T
he lounge was transformed into prime coronation viewing and residents, relatives and staff came together to watch a part of history unfold. We then shared a lunch buffet, complete with Pimms and bubbles for all.
