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
Waterworld Garden Centre
We paid a visit to Waterworld Garden Centre recently; it was our first visit there and residents enjoyed looking at all the exotic fish. Staff kindly let them hold some guinea pigs and they got to ask questions and learn some interesting facts about the animals.
Honouring the Academy
We celebrated the 89th year of the Academy Awards with our own awards ceremony at Iddenshall Hall.
We had a red carpet and a grand VIP entrance made, as well as Academy Award decor throughout the lounge, conservatory and entrance.
We wore our glad rags and staff dressed up as paparazzi to take pictures of residents making their grand entrances. There was Prosecco and Bucks Fizz available as refreshments, in addition to a full buffet tea with canapés and cakes.
We gave out our own awards for the Best Dressed, Best Hair, Most Contagious Laugh, Best Domino Player and Best Dressed Staff Member. We will present these trophies annually from now on to make it a regular event. It was an enjoyable and fun evening.
Lady Heyes
Residents of Iddenshall Hall paid a visit to Lady Heyes this month. It was lovely for them to look around the little shops and to enjoy a coffee and piece of cake in a new environment. It was a fairly nice day out, so we were able to take a stroll outside and enjoy the fresh air too.
Musical Moments
Iddenshall Hall had a visit from Musical Moments recently; it was the first visit from them and it went down very well.
Residents really enjoyed joining in with the dancing, singing and playing instruments.
Blakemere Craft Centre
We took a trip to Blakemere Craft Centre to have a look at all the little shops there. It was a brisk day, but we wrapped up warm and braved the cold weather. Once we had been around the shops we warmed ourselves up with a trip to the tea room for a hot drink and a chat.
Blakemere Craft Centre
We took a trip to Blakemere Craft Centre to have a look at all the little shops there. It was a brisk day, but we wrapped up warm and braved the cold weather. Once we had been around the shops we warmed ourselves up with a trip to the tea room for a hot drink and a chat.
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.
