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.
Read our brochure
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
Causeway Ponies
We had a wonderful afternoon when Causeway Ponies came to visit. The sun came out as friends and residents gathered in the garden to meet Terri the pony. They had a great time stroking her, asking about her and commenting on her green ribbons and glittered hooves. Some residents reminisced about horses and ponies they had owned in the past.
Cuddles with Ronnie
One resident enjoyed her daily cuddle with our dog; we think that he enjoys all of the attention too!
Ryan Returns
We had another lovely afternoon with Ryan, who sang and danced and made everyone smile and laugh.
Zoolab
We had a wonderful afternoon meeting some of the animals that Zoolab brought with them to Wadhurst. They was surprisingly well-received, with residents holding and stroking different animals –even the creepy crawlies! Gary the cockroach, Barry the millipede, Darwin the bearded dragon, Lillie the grass snake and Sid the guinea pig were all guest at Wadhurst Manor!
Sequencing
A few residents took part in a building and sequencing activity here at Wadhurst Manor.
Musical Bingo
Residents and their families sang along to popular musical clips. It was so popular on our Topaz unit that we added an impromptu session on Amber, which was equally well-received.
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.
