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
Bird Table Renovations
Lily-Rose has been keeping Sid company this week with his bird table project. Sid has been sanding the table ready to paint.
As part of gardening club the bird table will sit next to the fresh cut flowers patch to create a beautiful area in the garden. Sid is a keen gardener and the team at Lydfords work hard to support a persons interest or hobby.
Lydfords Open Day
Residents, staff and visitors had a lovely time at Lydfords Open Day.
Stall holders came in for the morning and everyone was able to have a look and do some shopping. Helen showcased her beautiful handmade jewellery and gave a demonstration on how she makes her pieces. After lunch, the talented Jon McDevitt came in to sing. It was enjoyed by everyone who came to the event.
The Mayor of Hailsham also joined us for the day. He had tea with the residents and joined in with days events.
Trip to Towner Art Gallery in Eastbourne
Residents enjoyed a trip to Eastbourne's Towner art gallery. They had a lovely morning viewing the world class exhibitions of modern contemporary art. Afterwards everyone went to see the beautiful views at Beachy Head and enjoyed a homemade picnic in the comfort and warmth of the mini bus.
Employee of the month
Alina was voted employee of the month for December. Alina is our fantastic kitchen assistant, Alina supports the chef's with prepping the starters and desserts. She is always smiling and happy to help. Alina has been praised for her hard work and her great attitude to the day.
Christingle Crafts
Christmas traditions were happening within the home between residents and the children of East Hoathly CofE primary school who created lovely Christingles for the afternoon church service. Everyone worked together, had fun and the end results were brilliant. It was also a chance to reminisce about Christmas when they were young and the things they enjoyed doing in the lead up to Christmas.
Christmas Jumper Day
We are helping to make the world a better place by wearing a festival jumpers today in aid of Save the Children’s annual fundraising event, Christmas Jumper Day.
Our residents have been encouraged to borrow or decorate their own special Christmas jumpers and raise awareness for children in need all around the world.
Sky won the competition this year and Sue presented her with the prize.
