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
Sacred Heart School
Another highlight of the Christmas calendar at Wadhurst Manor was when Sacred Heart School came in to sing for us. Residents enjoyed their enthusiasm and selection of Christmas songs and joined in with many of them.
Afterwards, the children mingled and chatted with the residents and were treated to a dance lesson by Pat, which they loved. Pat also presented a sweetie ring as a thank you to the children that some of the residents had helped to make.
Carols by Candlelight
What an amazing evening we had; Wadhurst Brass Band returned to join us for the very popular 'Carols by Candlelight'. This year, it was made particularly special as Stonegate Amateur Dramatics leant us all their candles to enhance the evening. After a great selection of carols – old and new – which everyone joined in with, we all enjoyed chatting over mince pies and mulled wine.
Manager's Cocktail Party
What a start to the Christmas festivities; the Manager's Cocktail Party was a great success, with wonderful cocktails chosen by the residents, amazing canapés and great company. Magician, Janet Clair, one of the first lady magicians in the magic circle, was also on hand to amaze residents with some close-up magic.
Christmas Cake Competition
Residents got involved with stirring the Christmas cake; some took their job very seriously and others found it very amusing.
Petpals
Petpals brought in some rabbits to see us and everyone really enjoyed the visit. Some residents spent the time sitting quietly and stroking our guests, whilst others used the time to reminisce about past pets.
Wood Wide Web Workshop
We were so grateful to Wadhurst Culture for including us in the 'Wood Wide Web' workshops. Artist, Beccy McCray, joined us for an afternoon and ran two workshops that centred around sharing memories. Residents really enjoyed her teachings.
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.
