Activities at Lydfords Care Home

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.

Sue Bowers

Activities Coordinator

Hello,

I'm Sue and I am one of the Activity Coordinators here at Lydfords! 

As part of the Lifestyle Enrichment team I will be organising daily activities & I am responsible for keeping everyone busy and engaged in and around our beautiful home and gardens, as well as getting out and about as much as possible.

I will ensure our residents have varied activities to choose from each day.

I enjoy enriching our residents lives, creating memories and friendships.

Life-encriching activities booklet

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 Lydfords Care Home

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Visit from East Hoathly School

Following on from our pen pal scheme with the school, today we have been privileged to have some lovely Year 5 and 6 visitors from East Hoathly Church of England Primary School and Nursery

They each brought along a book to share with a group of residents, which as you can see, brought lots conversation & smiles.

Thank you for coming along and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

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International Nurses Day 2022

Today is International Nurses Day 2022, so to say Thank You to our amazing health care colleagues, Deputy Manager Rikki Bury and Home Service Advisor Laura Tee, have been out to visit Uckfield Hospital, Crowborough Hospital and the district nursing team at Heathfield Community Health Centre, with some home baked treats from Head Chef Harry.

Thank You to all the wonderful nursing teams across East Sussex!

Employee of the month April 2022

Congratulations to April 2022 Employee of the Month - Rose! 

Rose was nominated for Employee of the Month for her positive and caring attitude and always putting the residents needs first. 

Congratulations Rose, very well deserved! 

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I'm in the mood for dancing!

Barchester Healthcare promotes and supports a "whole home" approach.

At Lydfords we go one step further and encourage hidden talents to come to the fore.

Here is Lydfords Head Housekeeper Erin and one of Lydfords residents enjoying a spur of the moment dance!

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Pickles - PAT (Pets as therapy) Dog visit

This weekend we had a lovely visit from four-legged friend Pickles. 

Pickles is a registered PAT Dog (Pets as therapy), 

A friendly PAT visit is a chance for residents to chat and reminisce about past experiences or much-loved pets.

Studies have shown that interacting with a PAT Pet can improve a person’s mental health and overall wellbeing.

 

Easter Donation

We would like to say a very big Thank You! to Dorothy that kindly donated her winning prize, this ginormous egg, from the Village Hair Shop raffle, to Lydfords.

Upcoming events

Unlock Your Radiance: An Evening Of Colour Analysis With Melanie

Melanie is a colour analysis expert and will be giving valuable advice on clothing and makeup throughout the evening. 

Yoga Class

Join us every other Friday from 11am at our Yoga Class.   

Cocktails And Canapes

You’re cordially invited to our Cocktails & Canapés event, where we'll will be serving a variety of delicious refreshments throughout the evening.