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
Christmas Performance
The nephew of a resident came to perform for us over the Christmas period. Miles played his clarinet for us and we were able to sing along to his festive-themed show. We all sang Christmas carols whilst indulging in a Christmas tipple or two.
Meeting Santa
As always, Santa came to visit the residents at Iddenshall Hall to make sure that they all had a gift and a card. They loved seeing him and many of them tried to guess who was behind the beard.
We want to say a massive thank you to George, who comes to us every year to make sure residents get to see Father Christmas.
Keeping Fit
Our friend Andy from Ride joined us again to host some exercise sessions in December. He always does one class at Iddenshall Hall and then another at Beeston View, so all residents have the opportunity to join in with his enthusiastic activities. Andy is always a big hit with the ladies!
Saturday Salon
We had the first session of our new 'Saturday Salon'. We will be open most Saturdays from now on, so that residents can enjoy a proper salon experience. Residents' loved ones can also take advantage of this for a small donation towards the residents' fund. It has been an enjoyable and successful first day in the Salon.
Halloween Party
We hosted a Halloween party this year at Iddenshall Hall. We decorated the main lounge and conservatory of the home and displayed our pumpkin creations too. We had a hot buffet lunch with creepy cakes and the bat biscuits we had made the day before. We had a sing along and exercise class on the day and the residents enjoyed dressing up in their witches hats. It was a lovely social event, which the residents enjoyed.
Pumpkin Carving
We have been carving pumpkins ready for Halloween here at Iddenshall Hall. We spent a day designing the faces on the pumpkins and carefully carving them out. We finished them off with spooky woollen hair and blackened teeth. We had fun doing our creations and displaying them, ready for our Halloween party.
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.
