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
Who Doesn't Love A Pub Lunch!
Residents recently enjoyed a day out shopping followed by a delicious pub lunch.
Residents were led by the care and activities team at the home to Waldron Community Market to purchase some fresh cheese and produce to enjoy later.
After a morning of shopping, it was off to the Green Man in Ringmer where everyone enjoyed a warm and tasty lunch and a glass of their favourite tipple.
Rikki, General Manager at Lydfords care home, said: “We are so lucky to have our own mini bus so we can go out every week and be involved in the local community. The residents really love going to different places and who doesn’t love a pub lunch.”
Spring Fair Fun At Lydfords
Staff, residents, relatives and the local community came together at Lydfords Care home to enjoy a Spring Fair that was held in the home’s grounds on 4th April.
Lydfords hosted a variety of activities throughout the afternoon, including a BBQ, tombola stall, games and an Easter Hunt, Classic Bike Display, fresh cakes and Music which were enjoyed by everyone who came to the event.
Staff at Lydfords made everyone feel welcome and were delighted to see different generations having fun together. Visitors enjoyed plenty of refreshments, such as burgers, hot dogs, cakes plus tea and coffee, prepared by the catering team, who were hard at work making sure that a great time was had by all – it really was a team effort!
Resident, Shirley, said, “I thoroughly enjoyed it. I was surrounded by lots of great people, and the refreshments kept flowing. The weather held out until we finished. Staff did a great job, not just on the day, but organising the event and getting everyone together.”
Rikki, General Manager at the home, said: “Staff at Lydfords are dedicated to making sure that the home is a hub of the local community, and this event, along with all their hard work, has definitely paid off. It was a resounding success!”
Employee Of the Month
Congratulations to Sky for becoming February's Employee Of The Month!
Sky is our Care Community Lead and a valued member of the team.
Sky received the award for always going above and beyond within her role and for our residents. Sky also always show passion with everything she does and we all agree she deserves it!
What A Beautiful Morning For A Walk
What a beautiful morning it was today. We had to take advantage and have a pit stop during our village walk and stop for a drink and watch the world go by at our local coffee shop.
Intergenerational Easter Fun!
What a lovely visit we had from our local Primary School. It's always great fun when they come.
On their last visit it was all about Easter Fun. The children coloured in their Easter bags for a fun competition. Everyone received a little chocolatey treat as they are all winners in our eyes.
Mums The Word
Staff at Lydfords arranged a special afternoon tea for residents, family and friends to enjoy. There were beautiful flowers and chocolate for every resident and relaxing hand massages to pamper everyone. Head chef, Enrico prepared a special afternoon tea to mark the day.
General Manager, Rikki said: “We’ve all had a really lovely day. It is always lovely to welcome family members and today had a wonderful feel about it. Our residents enjoyed a fantastic lunch and then a delicious afternoon tea prepared by our brilliant chefs. Days like these are so special.”
Shirley a resident at Lydfords, commented: “We have had a lovely day today, the staff always go to great lengths to make sure days like this are so special. It was wonderful to see my family and my friends being able to enjoy time with their families also, plus we all had a fabulous afternoon tea, I absolutely loved it.”
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.
