Our residents enjoyed a wonderful minibus outing to Pips Community Café, enjoying a change of scenery, friendly conversations and some lovely refreshments. 

It was a great opportunity for our residents to spend time together, connect with the local community and enjoy a relaxed afternoon away from White Lodge. The smiles, laughter and conversations made the trip extra special.

A delicious cup of coffee, a little treat and good company made it a truly enjoyable day out. We always love creating opportunities for our residents to get out, make choices, stay connected and create new memories together. 

Thanks to families who come and join with us which makes more special than a trip.       

A special thank you to our local Southport Foodbank for the kind donation of flowers to our residents. The beauitiful flowers were gratefully received and our residents are looking forward to taking part in a flower arranging activity.

We’re delighted to unveil our Remembrance poppy display, lovingly created by our Knit & Natter Group. 
Over the past couple of months, our talented knitters and crocheters have been working tirelessly, creating an incredible 600+ handmade poppies! 
The finished display is a truly fitting tribute to those who have served and sacrificed, and a beautiful way to mark Remembrance Day.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has contributed their time, talent and dedication to this very special project. We couldn’t be prouder of the finished result! 
We will remember them. 

Our residents enjoyed a wonderful afternoon out with Swindon Veterans, sharing good food, great company and plenty of lovely conversations at Robins Farm Carvery. Everyone had a fantastic time enjoying the delicious carvery, and one of the best parts was that our residents were able to choose their own food and drinks, making the experience all about their individual preferences and choices. 

It was lovely to see residents chatting, laughing and enjoying quality time with the veterans. These outings are about so much more than a meal they provide opportunities to build friendships, strengthen community connections and create meaningful memories together.

A big thank you to Swindon Veterans for joining us and making the afternoon so special. We look forward to many more wonderful moments together.  

We recently enjoyed a lovely outing to Hillier Garden Centre near Andover for a spot of shopping. 
Everyone had a wonderful time browsing the garden centre, admiring the fabulous seasonal displays and picking up a few early Christmas treats along the way! 
Of course, no garden centre trip would be complete without a visit to the café, where we enjoyed some delicious coffee and cake.

The second Wednesday of the month saw our home’s Community Dog Café take place, where we welcomed our canine friends and their owners to join our residents for warm refreshments and delicious cake. Suzi led a fun-filled, dog-themed quiz with our residents and guests, and a lovely morning was had by all.

What a fantastic and lively time we had at White Lodge as we welcomed the wonderful Malmesbury Morris Dancers. 

Our residents, families and staff thoroughly enjoyed this special performance, filled with traditional dancing, music, smiles and lots of laughter. The best part was how interactive the session was. Our residents and families were invited to join the dancers and have a go at some of the dance moves themselves. Everyone embraced the opportunity with great enthusiasm, and they all did brilliantly. It was lovely to see everyone joining in, cheering one another on and sharing such joyful moments together.

A huge thank you to the Malmesbury Morris Dancers for bringing their wonderful energy, traditional dance and community spirit to White Lodge. You made the day truly memorable for our residents, loved ones and team.      

This week we enjoyed a fascinating outing to the Royal Logistic Corps Museum in Winchester. 
We had a great time exploring the museum and discovering the stories behind its impressive collection of military artefacts and exhibits. 🇬🇧
The highlight of our visit was undoubtedly the magnificent Medal Room, with its incredible collection of medals

From quizzes and cakes to all things pink, our all-day event was filled with fun, community spirit, and support for an important cause. A huge thank you to everyone who joined in and helped make the day such a success. Your support means so much.

A special mention to Dean for the delicious pink wafer cakes, which were enjoyed by everyone and added a perfect finishing touch to the day.