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
Ridgewood Outreach Group
Yesterday Home Service Advisor Laura Tee visited the Ridgewood Outreach Group.
Lydfords Chef Harry made delicious home made brandy, orange and red velvet truffles for all at the group to take home.
Thank you to Ridgewood Village Hall Outreach Group for having us along!
Ducking hatching
Today we received our very exciting package from JK Hatchings & are now home to 6 duck eggs.
We are so excited to share this wonderful hatching experience with our residents, who are very much looking forward to seeing them hatch!
Providing 'Animal Therapy' within the elderly population holds many benefits including alleviating loneliness and depression & reducing blood pressure and heart rate.
Keep an eye on our page for duckling updates!
Baking
Residents at Lydfords continue to pursue their passions as well as find new ones.
This week some residents have been baking delicious home-made biscuits.
Baking can be a useful outlet for creativity and has the benefit of social interaction whilst making and of course sharing the delicious results!
Knitting Club
Residents have started up a knitting club, as suggested by one of our lovely ladies, knitting is great for improving hand-eye coordination, we love to come together for a chat and cup of tea whilst putting our fingers to great use, knitting patterns.
Here one of our residents shares her knowledge with our Activity Coordinator Kirsty.
Employee of the month January 2022
Carer Lauren was one first Employee of the month for this year!
One resident said "she gives a thousand mile service" and her colleagues said "Lauren is always willing to help and has a very positive attitude".
Congratulations Lauren!
Pre-dinner tipple
Cheers to an evening pre-dinner tipple!
A few of Lydfords ladies and gents enjoying a sociable drink before dinner.
