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

I Beg your Garden!

Residents recently enjoyed filing lots of our empty pots with brightly coloured and cheerful plants They enjoyed sharing photos of other gardens and sharing some top tips too.

Crafty Tuesday

Residents recently enjoyed making some cosy blankets which we are going to donate to a local cat rescue home. One of our residents is also making shopping bags to be sold in their gift shop!

 

Bastille Day Celebrations

We kick started Bastille Day with croissants for breakfast, followed by a Bastille quiz. In the afternoon we had a “Let Them Eat Cake” party with an afternoon tea, French music and singing along to the French anthem. We enjoyed reminiscing or holidays and time spent in France.

 

Happy Hour

Residents made the most of the recent sunshine and spent the afternoon relaxing in the garden with a nice cold glass of Prosecco….or 2!

 

Long awaited garden visits.

Wadhurst Manor have opened their gardens for the 1st time this week. Loved ones have been so happy to be reunited with much missed family members. Although still at a safe distance. The smiles from everyone has been wonderful to watch long may it continue.

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Royal Ascot with a twist.

Wadhurst Manor celebrated Royal ascot a little different this year. An afternoon of crazy horse races around the home with staff as the jockey's. A sweepstake to guess the winner, Hat decorating with the residents and a cake fit for the Queen. So much fun was had by all.

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.