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
Painting Club
We set ourselves up in the conservatory where the light was good and chose some lovely sunflowers to paint. We began by drawing them and then adding the paints, one colour at a time until we were happy with our creations. It was a very relaxed afternoon and the residents concentrated hard on their individual pieces. We will be making this a regular activity on our schedule.
Animal Therapy
Our newest pet therapy dog, Anya, is still popular at both Iddenshall Hall and Beeston View. Residents love that she is small enough to sit on their knee and enjoy the tricks she performs for them. She is very popular and she gets a lot of treats when she visits.
New Year's Celebration
We celebrated New Year’s Eve at Iddenshall Hall with Bucks' Fizz, party hats, party poppers and streamers. Laura, our Unit Manager, and Lynne, Head of Activities, went around too all the residents and provided drinks and snacks so that they could see in the New Year in Style.
Residents are not ones for staying up until midnight, so we had our celebrations after tea. This has become somewhat of a tradition and the residents always enjoy the festivities. H
Happy New Year, everyone!
Winter Newsletter
Christmas Dinner
Residents were treated to a lovely Christmas dinner with all the trimmings, crackers and plenty of festive tipples. The party hats were out and we served Prosecco with the meal, as well as cocktails in the lounge afterwards, all whilst enjoying some Christmas musical entertainment.
Christmas Pamper Day
We opened our salon doors for a special Christmas pamper day. Residents from both Beeston View and Iddenshall Hall were able to attend. They had both their hair and nails done ready for our festive celebrations. It was a lovely experience for them!
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.
