Activities at Wadhurst Manor Care Home
On a weekly basis we have many visitors to the home from the people like the University of the Third age and local small animal farms, who bring in their chickens and sheep. We also like to go out shopping and on day trips to local garden centres and when the weather is good picnics and tours of the beautiful local countryside. We have speciality days at the home which could be a theme of a country, or for specific times of year, including Halloween, Bonfire Night or Christmas. We have card games and art classes and a serious knitting team in the home who produce blankets and premature baby clothes for the local maternity unit.
Sarah Smith
I have worked at Wadhurst Manor in many different roles since December 2011. Prior to this I worked as a nurse, exercise teacher and and preschool supervisor. I have 4 lovely children who are now grown up and travelling the world. My hobbies include visiting my children, singing, dancing, hiking, mountain biking, skiing, reading and amateur dramatics.I find enabling residents to remain active and engaged both physically and mentally is a wonderfully rewarding job. I particularly enjoy working on our memory lane units becoming immersed in their realities, enabling them to live their best lives by concentrating on what they can do not what they can't.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
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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 Wadhurst Manor Care Home
National Beer Day
If there is a day for it then we celebrate it. National beer day was no different. Residents had a chance to sample these and other beers from all around the world. A few just couldn't decide on their favourite so obviously had to go in for more. A lovely afternoon in the sunshine was had by all.
Celebrating Carers Week
The wonderful staff at Wadhurst Manor were treated to a week of celebrations. There were cupcakes, sweet treats and goody bags for everyone. Sue the general manager knows just how hard they work looking after loved ones on a daily basis. She wanted to make sure she gave something back to say a big Thank you for their care and dedication.
Sherry O' Clock
After an afternoon of gentle excercises in the garden. The sun took its toll so into the lounge and there is always time for a nice glass of sherry before supper.
Special Birthdays
Wadhurst Manor like to make a fuss of everyone, especially birthdays. The whole home had a nice afternoon in the garden enjoying the sunshine, listening to their favourite music, a tipple of their choice. With enough cake for everyone.
Keeping Connected
We know how important it is to stay connected to loved ones at this time and always. Our tablet makes it way round the home on a daily basis making sure everyone gets a chance for that special chat.
True Community Spirit on Nurses Day
A local restaurant delivered hot meals and desserts to all of the staff at Wadhurst Manor. They know how hard everyone is working and wanted to give something back. The community plays a big part of life at the home. It was a lovely gesture and made everyone feel special on National Nurses Day.
