News & Activities October 2026
A warm welcome to October
Autumn has officially arrived at Nettlestead! As the leaves begin to change and the evenings draw in, we’re looking forward to another busy month filled with music, activities, outings, good food and plenty of opportunities to get together. Grab a cuppa, get cosy and have a look at what we’ve been enjoying — and all that October has in store!
September gave us plenty of lovely moments to look back on, including flower arranging, a trip to Biggin Hill, tea trips and resident sing-alongs.
Resident sing-alongs
October’s Activities and Events
Thursday 1st October – Tabletop gardening, 10:45–11:45 am, followed by Slow Yoga with Sheila, 2:30–3:30 pm.
Friday 2nd October – Prize Bingo with Chris and Sue, from 2:30 pm.
Saturday 3rd October – Fun and games with Roz, 2:30–3:30 pm.
Sunday 4th October – Roast dinner and conservatory games, 2:00–3:30 pm.
Monday 5th October – Singer RJ, 3:00–4:00 pm.
Tuesday 6th October – Relax and enjoy a movie with snacks and drinks, from 2:00 pm.
Wednesday 7th October – Classical songs with David Woloski, 3:00–4:00 pm.
Thursday 8th October – Tabletop gardening with Heather, 10:45–11:45 am, followed by Slow Yoga with Sheila, 2:30–3:30 pm.
Friday 9th October – Caitlin’s debut singing performance, 3:00–4:00 pm.
Saturday 10th October – Fun and games with Roz, 10:45 am–12 noon.
Sunday 11th October – Roast dinner and conservatory games, 2:30–3:30 pm.
Monday 12th October – Bring out the artist in you or test your knowledge with painting, drawing or quizzes, from 2:00 pm.
Tuesday 13th October – Maxine singing, 3:00–4:00 pm.
Wednesday 14th October – Classic film afternoon with cheese and wine, from 2:00 pm.
Thursday 15th October – Tabletop gardening, 10:45–11:45 am, followed by Slow Yoga with Sheila, 2:30–3:30 pm.
Friday 16th October – Joe sings, 3:00–4:00 pm.
Saturday 17th October – Fun and games with Roz, from 2:00 pm.
Sunday 18th October – Roast dinner and conservatory games, 2:00–3:30 pm.
Monday 19th October – Singing fun with Paul Betts, 3:00–4:00 pm.
Tuesday 20th October – Biggin Hill day trip, part two, with a museum and church visit, 3:00–4:30 pm.
Wednesday 21st October – Gardening fun and bulb planting around the home grounds, 2:00–4:00 pm, weather permitting.
Thursday 22nd October – Tabletop gardening, 10:45–11:45 am, followed by Slow Yoga with Sheila, 2:30–3:30 pm.
Friday 23rd October – Santini singing, 3:00–4:00 pm.
Saturday 24th October – Fun and games with Roz, from 2:00 pm.
Sunday 25th October – Roast dinner and conservatory games, 2:00–3:30 pm.
Monday 26th October – Halloween decorating, 2:30–3:30 pm.
Tuesday 27th October – A surprise afternoon trip with Jane — destination unknown! From 2:00 pm.
Wednesday 28th October – Slow Yoga with Sheila, 2:00–4:00 pm.
Thursday 29th October – Freeze Frame singers and Halloween supper, 12 noon–4:00 pm.
Friday 30th October – Prize Bingo with Chris and Sue, from 2:30 pm.
Saturday 31st October – Fun and games with Roz, 2:00–5:00 pm.
Note: Times and outings may occasionally change.
Please speak to a member of the team if you would like help joining an activity or outing.
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