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.
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

Bedgebury Pinetum

Bedgebury Pinetum

We enjoyed an afternoon out at the lovely Bedgebury Pinetum. After a gentle stroll, we indulged in some delicious cakes and a refreshing cup of tea.

Ryan Music Therapy

Ryan Music Therapy

Residents in our Memory Lane community enjoyed an afternoon with Ryan Music Therapy. There was lots of singing and dancing along to some of their favourite songs!

PAT Cuddles

PAT Cuddles

Residents & relatives enjoyed cuddles with the home's very own dog – Ronnie. He thoroughly enjoyed being spoilt rotten and most residents look forward to him being on duty. Later on that day, he came back from the hairdressers to show off his new summer haircut.

Cello Performance

Cello Performance

Residents enjoyed a bit of culture with a wonderful cello performance.

Easter Egg Hunt

Easter Egg Hunt

Residents enjoyed decorating the lounges and dining rooms with branches covered in eggs and feathers. They also enjoyed an Easter egg hunt, braving the cold outside and meeting the Easter Bunny, who had a wonderful collection of eggs!

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Birds of Prey

Residents enjoyed meeting kestrels and owls; they had lots of fun soaking up the sunshine in the garden and learning all about the different types of birds, including a rare black barn owl.

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.