Activities at Wadhurst Manor Care Home
On a weekly basis we have many visitors to the home from the people like the University of the Third age and local small animal farms, who bring in their chickens and sheep. We also like to go out shopping and on day trips to local garden centres and when the weather is good picnics and tours of the beautiful local countryside. We have speciality days at the home which could be a theme of a country, or for specific times of year, including Halloween, Bonfire Night or Christmas. We have card games and art classes and a serious knitting team in the home who produce blankets and premature baby clothes for the local maternity unit.
Zoe Aldea
Hi, my name is Zoe and I am the Activities Lead at Wadhurst Manor.
I used to work with veterans for the Royal British Legion, and as an Art Studio Lead for a wonderful charity that built a village for people with learning disabilities.
I believe in the healing power of art, I feel strongly about building confidence and the wellness of our residents. My hobbies include Asian art and philosophy, acupuncture, yoga and martial arts. I believe art is a bridge that unites everyone no matter the race, beliefs or religion.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
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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 Wadhurst Manor Care Home
Poppy wreaths for Remembrance Sunday
Everyone got involved in this fun activity making these beautiful tissue paper wreaths for Remembrance Sunday. They are now pride of place all around the home. As we remember those so brave. Residents also enjoyed a Sunday Service via Zoom and joined in with the nations 2 minute silence.
Making Toffee Apples
After a day making Guy Fawkes models, What better way to relax than toffee apple baking. The residents had a really fun packed time, and loved their sweet treats after supper.
Halloween Celebrations
Halloween celebrations that spanned the whole day. Starting with Pumpkin carving and competition. Dressing up the home, the residents and even the driveway to get involved in the Wadhurst village pumpkin trail. All topped off with a party for everyone.
Welcoming Our New Visiting Suite
Residents are overjoyed as Wadhurst Manor has implemented a visiting suite for residents to continue to spend time with their loved ones for the winter season in addition to the outdoor visiting that has been on offer for those able for many months. It has already proved a real big hit with everyone.
Oktoberfest Celebrations
So much fun at the Wadhurst Manor meets Oktoberfest this year. The Residents sang songs, tasted unusual German food such as salami, sauerkraut and some Brezen. They swilled beer all afternoon while chatting to their friends.
Creative Crafts.
Residents got stuck into some card making recently. We can’t wait to post this out to friends and relatives and to keep in touch the good old fashioned way, whilst having fun at the same time.
Upcoming events
Scams Prevention Talk
You’re invited to Wadhurst Manor Care Home to join us for our scam prevention talk. To confirm your attendance, please email Sam at sam.harding@…
Summer Open Day
We would like to invite you to meet our friendly team to find out more about the care services, alongside our person-centred life enrichment programmes.
Understanding Dementia - A Person Centred Approach
You’re invited to our complimentary and informative talk from Kayleigh Dale, Dementia Specialist Nurse for Barchester Healthcare.
Pre-bookable Respite Stays Throughout Summer
We are delighted to share that we now have pre-bookable respite stays available at our wonderful home throughout the Summer.
