Here at the Airedale, we believe activities are a crucial part of the day for our service users and as part of our ongoing commitment, we strive to ensure that their time with us is as enjoyable as possible.
We offer a comprehensive daily programme of activities, which are carried out throughout the home and all service users get a choice of the full range of activities on offer. We employ a full-time activities officer.

Both group and individual participation is available.
We are always looking to introduce and incorporate new activities into our existing programme.
Activities are five days a week, Monday – Friday, and we find the majority of residents and families agree that weekends should be a family time when they can have quality time together and rest after a busy week of activities.

Below are just a few of the activities available to our service users:
Chatting to Individual Residents
Arranging parties, barbeques etc.
Hairdressing and beauty therapy
Reminiscence games/videos
Crafts card making
Armchair exercises
Input into daily activities and what entertainment to book
Manicure sessions
Discussions
Flower arranging
Musical movements
Reading letters/ magazine
Film sessions
Board games
Baking
Visits from Church groups for coffee morning at the home
Visits from canine partners
Maintain lifelong hobbies, crossword puzzles etc
Scrabble
Outside entertainment
Victorian Tea Party
Gardening in pots
Trips to the park
Bingo
Sing-alongs piano concerts
Visits from Pets as Therapy
Visits from local school children
Menu planning
Massages
Potting plants for the garden
Card games
Visits to St. Andrews Church for Wednesday Service and coffee morning
All residents are encouraged to be involved with local community events

Activities for relatives, residents and staff

At least once a year we try to hold a Summer Garden Party at which relatives, residents and staff can mingle; normally it is held in August. As well as providing food we have a tombola and raffle; proceeds go to charity.

We also hold a Macmillan Coffee morning, see our facebook page to find out when.