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.

 

Enriching life
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Zoe Aldea

Activities Lead

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.

Life-encriching activities booklet

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

Visiting Suite allows safe entertainment

Residents are overjoyed at Wadhurst Manor as the new visiting suite implemented means that not only can residents continue to spend time with their loved ones over the winter months but also live entertainment is finally back on the agenda. It was so lovely to see everyone having fun.

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Vintage Toy Day

We were lucky enough to be loaned some wonderful old vintage toys by Authentic Reclamation. The residents had a wonderful afternoon reminiscing about their own childhoods and the toys they played with. It sparked lots of memories and lots of laughs.

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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. 

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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.

Upcoming events

Countdown To Christmas

Join us as we celebrate the run up to Christmas at Wadhurst Manor 

Countdown to Christmas

Take a look at all of the wonderful festive events and activities throughout December. Please feel free to join our celebrations. Contacts us for more information.