Activities at Wadhurst Manor Care Home

Residents and the local community at Wadhurst Manor Care Home in Wadhurst recently spent an evening with local Police Community Support Officers from Sussex Police who shared key tips on how to avoid being scammed. A topical issue that often affects the elderly, Leon and Amy demonstrated how to recognise a scam, and the correct way to respond and report them.

The talk discussed how scams are disguised, and can occur in person, by phone, by post, by email, and even through social media. They also shared their scamming experiences and recovery strategies.

Wadhurst Manor care home in Wadhurst did something extra special for National Flower Week.

Residents at Wadhurst Manor wanted to do something for the local community and thought national flower week would be the perfect occasion. They spent the morning with the activities team preparing the roses to hand out to people in the village.
In the afternoon Wadhurst Manor’s resident ambassador, Audrey went to deliver the flowers with General Manager, Maria Stefea and Home Services Advisor, Samantha Harding. They walked through Wadhurst high street gifting flowers to passers-by and popped into the local shops to surprise those working.

Residents at Wadhurst Manor were pleasantly surprised to see their new furry friends roaming around their garden as Princess Christian’s Farm paid a visit.

General Manager Maria Stefea said: “Our residents have really enjoyed their unusual visitors today. We knew that having the farm here would be a bit of fun for all our residents, especially as some find it difficult to go on many outings in our minibus.  We are always looking for new activities for the residents and today we have seen the seen the enjoyment and the therapeutic influence animals can have on people.”

Resident Audrey was very excited by the Princess Christians Farm’s ponies: “As a child I used to love all the animals on the nearby farm. Today was very enjoyable and it was wonderful that the ponies were free to roam amongst us.”

This week we have been taking part in the Get Barchester Moving to keep ourselves active and help raise money for  Barchester's Charitable Foundation.

From walks around the village to doing the conga in the gardens, everyone has been getting involved. 

It has been a whole home effort to encourage each other to get more active and become more healthy. 

Residents and the team at Wadhurst Manor decided to celebrate all their wonderful volunteers by organising a special thank you party where they had food, drink and a live performance. Each volunteer received a gift and card that were created and designed by residents.

Maria, General Manager at Wadhurst Manor said: “Our care home is like a family and our volunteers are a part of that family, loved and valued by everyone. It takes a special kind of person to give up so much of their time to help others and we are so lucky to have them.”

 With a picnic at the ready, residents were Joined by family and the homes activities team where they enjoyed a weekend in the sun looking at all the spectacular gardens and buildings.

On Saturday they were welcomed with open arms and invited to stay and enjoy their picnic, tea and cakes on the patio at a wonderful Oast House. The residents loved looking round the gardens and seeing the breath-taking views.

Sunday’s visit was to the amazing Wadhurst Castle, where tea and cake was served sitting in front of the castle with the most fabulous views. They learnt all about the history of the castle and walked around the beautiful gardens