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.
Carole Hierons
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
Tasty Pub Lunch At The Kings Head
Today was a trip to a lovely country pub for lunch. Residents went to the Kings Head Horsebridge and had a great time dining out with a glass of their favourite beverage and a delicious meal.
There are already discussions happening about when they will be returning.
Our Activities Coordinator goes above and beyond when it comes to organising trips. Sue will always ask the residents where they would like to visit and will make it happen.
Afternoon Tea At Eastbourne Pier
Residents went on a trip to Eastbourne beach. They enjoyed a walk along the seafront and then onto the pier. The Sun was shining and the sea air refreshing.
You can’t go on the pier with stopping at the Victorian Tea Rooms. It was lovely sitting under the chandelier and sampling their delights.
There’s something about a trip to the beach that makes you smile and everyone came back having had a wonderful time.
Holy Communion With Father James Vine
Father James Vine of East Hoathly Church gave his first Communion here at Lydfords.
It was a great success and our residents thought it was a lovely service.
Father James will be coming once a month. Residents are able to join him in the lounge for hymns, listen to readings and take communion if they wish.
Tea In The Village At Muffins Coffee Shop
Residents enjoyed a lovely stroll into the village with a stop at the local coffee shop for some light refreshments, a bit of sunshine and chatting to passers by.
It was an enjoyable way to spend the afternoon.
Exercise In The Garden
It was such a lovely morning at Lydfords today that our fitness instructor Suzi Tait thought it would be a lovely idea to have the exercise class in the garden.
Doing yoga whilst listening to the birds in the trees was very tranquil and great for the mind, body and soul.
Trip To East Hoathly Farmers Market
Residents from Lydfords strolled into the village and went along to the East Hoathly Farmers Market for the afternoon.
The atmosphere was brilliant and there were some fantastic stalls to look at. They enjoyed a refreshing drink in the sunshine and chatted to the local residents of the village. Peter visited the local bakery stall and got himself some treats to enjoy later on.
It is so lovely to have these things happening on our doorstep and be able to be a part of it. The village has a real community spirit that we take full advantage off.
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.
