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
Tilly Our Pet Therapy Dog
We always look forward to Tilly's monthly visit here at Lydfords.
Tilly really loves to be stroked and see everyone. Tillys visits are so important to our residents, dogs can support with reducing anxiety and depression.
Did you know we also wlecome four legged guests of our residents and their family.
Monthly Quiz Evening
This month we held our first monthly Quiz evening. residents and guests got together to make their teams and were poised with their pens ready for the questions.
The quiz consisted of a picture round, general knowledge, multiple choice and true or false.
This months winners were the Hawkhurst team who won by one point.
Wine Tasting Evening
Residents and guests at Lydfords care home in East Hoathly enjoyed a night of sophistication with an evening of wine tasting that took place at the home. Sampling from a selection of white, red and rose wines, residents were able to try them all and learn about the making process, different notes and blends.
The wine was provided by Noble Wines in Uckfield. Charles kindly came and hosted the evening. Talking about each one, how to sample them and how they are produced. The hospitality team at the home provided a spread of cheese and biscuits, with home-made onion chutney to compliment.
General Manager, Rikki said, “Our residents and guests had a wonderful evening learning everything they could about the wines. 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 of our favourites!”
One resident said “We had lots of fun trying all of the different wines- my favourite was definitely the Rose, it was delicious and I have recommended the wine list to my family to try.”
Grand National
Saturday 15th April was the Grand National and we celebrated it in style. Residents donned their best outfits, studied to format and took part in the sweepstake.
Dinner was served in the lounge with bubbly whilst the Grand National took place. There was a real air of excitement before the race.
Congratulations to Lily-Rose Fitzgerald whose horse won.
Easter Hunt With Local Nursery Children
Residents at Lydfords Care Home enjoyed a morning with the local nursery children on their Easter Hunt.
The children came in and had to go around the home finding the clues with the help of the adults.
They then got their prize and enjoyed some crafts and treats. It was a fun a lively morning with lots of smiles and laughter from all.
Ducklings At Lydfords
Meet our Ducklings.
We have been looking after duckling eggs here at Lydfords. We now have two cute little ducklings that will be moving soon to their forever home on a local farm.
The residents have really enjoyed watching the ducklings grow and some have had cuddles.
