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.
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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.
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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
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Mud Run
These images show two Wadhurst Manor staff members before and after completing the Mud Run in Tunbridge Wells for Cancer Research. The duo managed to raise £300 between them. Well done!
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Day Trip
We went on an outing to Petals Garden Centre; the weather was lovely and everyone really appreciated the beauty of their surroundings.
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Tea on the Balcony
We enjoyed tea on the balcony and in the garden with the young adults from The Mount Camphill Community.
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An Adorable Visit
Residents were delighted when an adorable group of ducklings were brought into the home for people to make a fuss off.
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Dementia Awareness Week
We held a party in celebration of Dementia Awareness Week - and everyone had a great time!
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Live Entertainment
Vocal entertainer, Pete Prescott, returned by popular demand with some of the residents all-time favourites from the Rat Pack era. A good sing along and some dancing was had by all.
Upcoming events
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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@…
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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.
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Understanding Dementia - A Person Centred Approach
You’re invited to our complimentary and informative talk from Kayleigh Dale, Dementia Specialist Nurse for Barchester Healthcare.
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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.