Activities at Lydfords Care Home

Our teams are trained to enrich the lives of residents through stimulating the mind, body and soul, and taking the time to learn about each person to ensure everyone receives support that adds enrichment to their life.

We understand that the people we support have passions and interests that could be difficult to pursue after moving into a care home – but that doesn’t mean we don’t encourage them to try! Some hobbies can define a person, so our Activities Coordinators are dedicated to ensuring that everyone we support is able to do what makes them happy to the best of their abilities. Social events are organised with individual tastes in mind and with the idea that residents have the opportunity to try new and exciting things.

Enriching life
Watch our video on life enrichment in our homes.

Carole Hierons

Activities Lead and Speak Up Champion

Hello, my name is Carole and I am the Activities Lead here at Lydfords. 

I have worked in this role for many years and I would not to do anything else. 

My job is to plan and oversee the amazing life enrichment activities and trips for all of our residents. It is such a rewarding role and I love planning and doing crafts with everyone. 

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 Lydfords Care Home

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Tuck Shop Trolley

We now have a fabulous assortment or tasty treats for residents and staff to enjoy.

Our Activity Lead, Carole, showcased the trolley offering chocolates, crisps, savour snacks, and cakes. 
The trolley will be coming round once a week for everyone to stock up on exciting treats. 

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Pet Pals Therapy

Who doesn't love see the chicks and lambs at this time of year? We all did!

What a morning with Pet Pals. Residents' got to hold the chicks, some were very lively whilst others decided to sleep in their warm and cosy hands. 
Then it was time to feed the lambs. What hungry little things they were.

Animals always bring so much joy to everyone. 

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Dedicated Followers Of Fashion!

Staff and residents at Barchester’s Lydfords care home in East Hoathly had a brilliant time celebrating London Fashion Week by hosting their very own Fashion Show.

Staff, residents and their family at Lydfords Care Home used London Fashion Week as a great excuse to have their own one. Models got to choose from three categories to inspire their outfits. The show was compered by the Uckfield Town Crier. The afternoon was a huge success and everyone enjoyed watching the show and taking part.  

General Manager, Anthony, said: “Our residents loved taking part in the show and choosing their favourite outfits to wear. It was so nice to see the staff and family members getting involved too. There was a real buzz in the air.   it was wonderful to see the whole coming together for the event and we can’t wait to another one.”

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Framfield Stagers Present

What a fantastic evening some of our residents had last night watching Robin Hood which was performed by the brilliant Framfield Stagers. There was laughter and cheers throughout the show. Thank you for inviting us to come and watch.  
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Gardening Club Has Begun

Now the weather is improving and the rain has decided to take a break. We wanted to make the most of it. The opportunity lent itself to be the perfect time to get out in the garden and get on top of weeding and planting.

Our residents love to be outside in the garden as much as possible and there is nothing better than having beautiful flowers to enjoy looking at whilst sitting there with a drink. 

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Its Quiz Time!!

Wow, what a fun evening at our monthly quiz night. Dinner was enjoyed and savoured then transformed into the quiz room! The dining room was full of excitement last night at our quiz. There was fun, laughter and of course some sore losers. But everyone had a great time and the quiz master did a great job as always.

Upcoming events

An Afternoon At The Opera

You are cordially invited to attend an afternoon of Opera at Lydfords on Friday 15th August at 2.30pm.