Activities at Iverley View Care Home

Residents enjoyed a traditional haggis lunch, tables decorated with Saltire flags and plenty of toe-tapping live music throughout the afternoon. There was lots of singing, clapping and smiling, making it a relaxed and joyful daytime celebration for everyone!

What a truly magical day at Iverley View! 

We were over the moon to welcome Santa himself to Iverley View, and what an unforgettable visit it was!
The children had lots of fun decorating gingerbread men and writing letters to Santa.
We also enjoyed live music, and a special Secret Santa exchange and staff gifts, spreading kindness, appreciation, and festive spirit among our amazing team 
Thank you to everyone who helped make this day so special, it truly was a fun packed, joyful day full of Christmas cheer! 
 

Today we took our lovely resident, Rita, on a festive trip to the garden centre to help us choose the perfect Christmas tree for Iverley View! 

Rita had a wonderful time exploring all the beautiful decorations, and helping us pick the tree that will bring Christmas magic to our home this year, Iverley View’s very first Christmas 

We’re super excited to decorate our trees together with the residents, let the festive season begin.

We proudly hosted our first annual Macmillan Coffee Morning to raise funds for a cause close to many of our hearts. Residents, staff, families, and visitors came together over tea, cake, and conversation, with homemade bakes donated by our talented team.

Our lounge was buzzing with community spirit as we shared memories, swapped recipes, and enjoyed performances from our regular volunteers.

Events like this are a reminder of how powerful small acts of kindness can be our residents were thrilled to play their part in supporting Macmillan Cancer Support. Together, we raised both funds and smiles in equal measure.

Today we are celebrating a very special milestone for a very special man. Tony, you are such a treasured part of life here at Iverley View Care Home, and we feel incredibly lucky to celebrate your 80th birthday with you.

You are truly loved by everyone here.  We also want to send so much love to Tony’s wonderful family.  Your support, kindness, it means the absolute world to us to celebrate this special day together.  Ann, (Tony’s wife) thank you so much for everything you do, we love you so much, you are an incredible lady! 

Many residents find joy in forming new bonds, supporting one another, and sharing memories from their lives. These relationships help reduce feelings of loneliness, boost confidence, and create a warm, supportive community where everyone feels valued.

Christmas time gave us an opportunity to add a splash of Fun to Christmas tree decoration.
It was a great team effort by residents, staff, volunteers, families and Crafting for the community who all came together to make decorations for our first ever sensory tree in Iverley View.
Many people with dementia have some kind of sensory impairment, such as sight loss, hearing loss, or both. Tactile fabrics and memory evoking smells can create opportunities for positive experiences and memories. 
By making the decorations from fabrics, wool and clay our residents practised skills they have used in their past, enjoyed team work engaging with others, and sense of achievement to hang their decorations on the tree together.
We love sharing moments like this with our residents.

Our Remembrance Celebration was filled with heartfelt moments, touching songs, and cherished memories of those we hold dear.

A huge thank you to Maggie for her soulful performance and to everyone who joined us in honouring our loved ones. We let the beautiful voice of Maggie fill our hearts with comfort, reflection, and hope.

Every week, the sounds of live music fill the home as we host Iverley Jam our resident-led music session that brings everyone together. Residents, relatives, and team members join in with singing, drumming, and tambourines, creating a real sense of unity and joy.

Music plays a huge role in our wellbeing programme, helping to lift moods, spark memories, and encourage self-expression. Whether it’s a classic tune or a modern favourite, Iverley Jam has quickly become a highlight of the week and a wonderful opportunity for residents to showcase their musical talents.

National Pizza Day!
Our residents got hands-on creating their very own pizzas, spreading the sauce, choosing toppings, and adding plenty of cheese along the way.
A lovely activity encouraging choice, independence, and a bit of foodie fun — and of course, the best part was enjoying the finished pizzas together.

Our pamper day was a lovely opportunity for residents to relax and enjoy having their nails painted, with plenty of smiles, chats and feel-good moments shared throughout the day, promoting relaxation, confidence and wellbeing!  We love helping everyone feel special and well cared for.

Elvis was in the building to shake, rattle and switch on the lights! 

We had an unforgettable, amazing afternoon at Iverley View as our very own Elvis joined us to officially light up the home for Christmas! 

Residents, families and staff were all ‘shook up’ by his amazing performance, it was brilliant!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the fun, music, great food, and magical lights!

Long live the King….. and long live the Christmas cheer! 

Elvis has now left the building!!!! What a great turn out, bring Elvis back!!

Our residents have been making the most of the crisp autumn days out in the garden, gathering beautiful flowers and leaves to inspire a wonderful cardboard flower creation! 

A huge thank you to Molly, our fab Activities Coordinator, for coming up with such a lovely, hands-on idea that brought smiles (and a splash of colour!) to everyone’s day.  The residents loved it. 

It’s amazing what a bit of fresh air, and creativity can do! 
 

Residents and staff stepped back in time for our Peak Iverley Blinders event, inspired by the hit TV series. The day was packed with 1920s flair; flat caps, vintage tunes, mocktails, and plenty of dancing. Our lounge was transformed into a themed speakeasy, complete with décor designed by our residents during craft club.

Events like these bring the home to life, encouraging creativity, confidence, and social connection. It was a day full of laughter, style, and good old-fashioned fun at Iverley View.