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
Shopping Trip to M&S at Cheshire Oaks
We enjoyed a big shopping trip recently to M&S at Cheshire Oaks in Elesmere Port. We took along a picnic lunch to enjoy and give us the energy to walk around the shop, which is huge!
We tried on hats, looked at all the lovely food in the food hall, purchased a few items, such as a dress and some slippers, and then enjoyed a gorgeous piece of cake and a cup of tea in the café to recharge our batteries before looking around the home interiors. The residents really enjoyed the trip and we are already planning our next visit by creating shopping lists.
'Thanks for the Memory' Big Band Concert
We visited Cranage Hall for their annual 'Thanks for the Memory' Big Band Concert.
This is the third time we have attended the event. It is always a fantastic day out and the residents particularly enjoy the band music and guest singers each time. It is a 3 hour concert but we stopped for lunch and enjoyed a picnic en route, finding a scenic place to eat our food.
We are already looking forward to next year!
Arts and Crafts
Residents have enjoyed doing some painting during our Arts and Crafts sessions recently. We provided pictures for them and some water colour paints - and then we let their imaginations and creativity take over. The results are very innovative!
Wool Poker
We invented a new game at Beeston View - Wool Poker!
The carers and even our Chef, Simon, joined the residents for a game of poker, in which we used balls of wool as bargaining chips. How inventive!
Queen's Birthday Celebrations
We enjoyed celebrating the Queen's birthday week. Residents watched the parade on the television in the communal areas and waved Union Jack flags. We have had bunting and flags up across the home as well as pictures of the Royal Family, including Her Majesty Herself.
We looked at books about the Royal Family, enjoying pictures from throughout her reign. We hosted traditional English tea parties with music too, along with some singing and dancing.
We also held a special chapel service. Adam Friend, our vicar, and his chaplain, Barbara, came in and we sang some traditional English hymns, such as Jerusalem.
St George's Day
At Iddenshall Hall, we celebrated St George's Day by decorating the home with red and white flowers, which the residents pre-arranged the day before. We had flags and hand-made decorations on all the tables and throughout the home. Residents enjoyed a themed quiz and puzzles throughout the day, which we had left out in the dining room for them to start whilst having their breakfast and to finish as the day went on. Staff wore St George's Day masks and had flags painted on their faces too. We had popular British music from throughout the years playing across the home.
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.
