Activities at Iddenshall Hall Care Home
Activities here at Iddenshall Hall are an integral part of every day life for each of our residents. We strive to include as many of our residents as possible with the activities schedule. Our Schedule is released monthly and includes activities such as poetry afternoons, indoor games, Bingo, flower arranging, pamper days, quizzes, exercises, various musicians and entertainers, Pat Dog Visits, Music Therapy, discussion groups and trips out in our minibus to local places of interest and further afield to see the Blackpool Lights or to Knowsley Safari Park.
We are constantly asking the people who live in our home which events they would like to see taking place and we endeavor to fulfill these requests. Our aim is to provide a varied and packed schedule which allows for a vast array of skill bases and capabilities. We are in constant contact with local groups and businesses, the local Beaver Scout group are always happy to pay a visit to our home, helping with the garden or coming at Christmas to sing carols for us. We also have a small group of volunteers to help us, including pupils from our local 6th form College who visit once a week.
All the above helps ensure the lives of our Residents are fun and fulfilled.
Luisa Painemilla
Hi there, I'm Luisa, Activities Co-ordinator at Iddenshall Hall & Beeston View.
I have worked with the elderly over 8 years and also for fifteen years in the social field as an Activities Coordinator for different social groups in three countries. I have a Degree in Social Integration, a Certificate in Theatrical Psychology and a Music Therapy certificate. In the past I have worked for local authorities and in a cerebral palsy home.
My work is very rewarding and it is a pleasure planning events and activities each month. I enjoy interacting with Residents and learning about their interests, preferences and experiences.
Look out for our activities and events - you are welcome to join us!
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 Iddenshall Hall Care Home
Sparring Session
Residents really enjoy their monthly visits from Andy who always hosts a 'boxing session' for residents to demonstrate their abilities. They're suprisingly strong!
Valentine's Preparations
For Valentine’s Day this year, residents decorated cupcakes. We were holding a special Valentine’s tea party the following day, so we wanted to make something special for the occasion.
We also arranged some flowers, so the home is now adorned with vases of blooms for everyone to enjoy.
Puzzle Fun
We always have a jigsaw out at Iddenshall Hall for residents to do as and when the mood takes them.
Cooking Demonstration
Our Chef, John, is continuing his monthly cooking demonstrations with the residents at Iddenshall Hall. This month, he made marzipan chicken. This was a practice run for when the residents help us create their own Easter cake in April. John showed them how to create the Chicken and they enthusiastically followed suit. There were some lovely creations made the residents were very proud of the final outcome.
Nice Nails!
We are continuing our Saturday Salon days; they are becoming very popular amongst the residents at Iddenshall Hall and Beeston View alike. It is good for the them to enjoy a different environment whilst they have a relaxing pamper. It is an opportunity for one-to-ones or small group conversations over a nice cup of tea or coffee.
Bingo Session
Residents from Beeston View and Iddenshall joined together to enjoyed a large group bingo session. It was a lovely chance for residents to socialist with each other and have some fun.
Upcoming events
May
Spring is in full swing! Come along and see what we have going on during the fresh month of May...
Looking for a place to host a meeting?
Looking for a venue to host a meeting? For more information please contact Iddenshall Hall or 01829 732 454.
Emergency Services - Take a break on us!
Come and take a break on us - enjoy a warm welcome, a hot drink and there may be a cake or two available!
Coffee Morning - every Thursday from 10.00 am
Join us for our popular Coffee mornings - make new friends over a slice of homemade cake! All welcome.
Carers Cafe
We know the importance of supporting our local community and extend a warm invitation for you to join us at our monthly - Carers Cafe, first Tuesday of the month from 10.00 am.
