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
Ballroom Dancing At East Sussex National
We feel so passionately about supporting people to carry on living, hoping and dreaming when they move in to Lydfords.
Since starting our wish list project of 'Living your Hopes and Dreams' Sydney was the first to share his love of dancing and how keen he was to go to a dance again. This afternoon General Manager Rikki, Activities coordinator Sue and the very smartly dressed Sydney attended an afternoon of dance at The East Sussex National.
We all had the most amazing time and it was lovely to share the afternoon with Syd, listening to his dancing days in Brighton and hearing about the mods, rockers and Teddy boys
Exercise Class At Hailsham Leisure Centre
We attended Hailsham Leisure Centre for their strength and movement exercise class. The idea of attending a local gym was discussed in our most recent residents meeting by staff members who have completed their 'Falls Fighter' course and become advocates in falls prevention. Improving strength, coordination and fitness helps reduce the risk of falls and injury.
Our residents were keen to enjoy a trip to the local gym and join in with other members of the community to improve wellbeing and enjoy the social benefits as well.
Thank you freedom leisure for a fantastic class. We'll be back!
Free Spinal Checks from Phoenix Health Hub for staff, residents and local community
Lydfords care home, in East Hoathly invited Phoenix Health Hub in to offer free health checks to residents, staff and the local community.
Johnny and Maria came to Lydfords for the morning and did free spinal and health checks to those who wanted one and answered any questions that they had. It was a busy morning and everyone found it really interesting.
Local primary school visit to read their school books
The local primary school came in for a visit and read to residents.
The children came in with their school books and to see everyone.
They all found a spot in the lounge and listened whilst the children read to them. There was also some great conversations going on and lots of laughter.
Visit to Raystede Centre For Animal Welfare
On a lovely fresh morning Sue and Lily-Rose accompanied the residents on a trip to Raystede Centre For Animal Welfare. It was a beautiful morning which blew away the cobwebs. They all went for a stroll to see the animals. The goats were particularly sociable.
Scarbble Afternoon
Scrabble is often a popular chioce to play within the home. The ladies have been brushing up on their skills and enjoying a fun game between friends.
