Activities at Archview Lodge Care Home
Activities are an integral part of life at our care home. We want to ensure that the people we support have as much fun as possible during their time with us, so it’s important that our activities programme is created with the interests of residents in mind. Our skilled Activities Coordinators bring a certain uniqueness to the home that can’t be found anywhere else, and which is reflected in the activities they organise.
Diane Wood
Hi, my name is Diane and I am Head of Activities here at Archview. I have worked in the homes since 2009.
I strongly believe in creating moments for our residents and embracing their individuality with tailor made activities, whilst remaining person centred and respecting resident’s preferences. Every day I like to ensure the residents on memory lane can enjoy themselves and have a good time whilst forming bonds with each other and the staff around them.
Outside of work, I have a 23 years old son and a wee dog called Hugo and my ambition is to make people smile and be happy.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
Read our brochure
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 Archview Lodge Care Home
The Holly & the Ivy
Staff and residents across our homes were treated to an interactive virtual Christmas-inspired table decorating masterclass, courtesy of talented master florist, Kathryn Delve.
Kathryn is an independent florist based in Somerset, she specialises in creating unique wedding and event flowers. She takes much of her inspiration for her displays from the beautiful scenery that surrounds her home and the changing seasons and colours.
During the workshop, residents were invited to join Kathryn to make beautiful Christmas-themed table decorations.
Minibus outing to Lucas
We trip a trip out Lucas ice cream shop in Musselburgh with residents, Maria, Margaret and Jimmy. On our way we sang Jingle Bells, Wish it could be Christmas every day and many more!
We all enjoyed the ice cream cones and tubes debating on which flavour to have due to the selection on offer. We visited our friendly horses in Whitecraig and also stopping off on our way back to get a cuddle from wee Hugo, Diane’s dog.
Maria, Margaret and Jimmy enjoyed getting a cuddle from wee Hugo. Margaret said "I could just keep him he’s lovely".
Home hosts Veteran lunch
Archview welcomed two veterans along for there lunch with Kent & Yvonne coming along to enjoy lunch especially prepared by the homes Head Chef, Ahmet.
Our special guests joind Jean and John, coincidentally Yvonne knew Jean from Bonnyrigg walking her dog. So all four chatted their way through lunch and remaining together to enjoy popular entertainer, Sarah Laing for her live vocal performance in the afternoon . Kent got up and sang to our residents which was lovely.
All residents said it was a really nice afternoon singing along to the music.
Halloween Party
Archview’s Halloween party big shout out to Allan Weatherhead for coming along to sing and play party games for the children and the big kids. All residents enjoyed there evening singing and dancing along with the children and watching everyone enjoying themselves.
All residents enjoyed the buffet that the kitchen prepared so big thank you to all. Well done to the winners JJ for best dressed child, Phillip for the funniest face and Diane for the best dressed staff member.
The Wallace Collection
Residents across our services had a lovely time joining Emily and Marie-Therese from the Wallace Collection, for a virtual introduction to Reubens' Rainbow Landscape.
Residents truly enjoyed the sensory walk through one of the museum’s most famous landscape paintings.
Everyone who joined had a wonderful experience and can’t wait to put their creative skills to the test by painting some landscapes of our their in the coming days!
Silky the Parrot
5 year old Silky an African Grey Parrot came along to Archview to visit our residents. Silky was on his best behaviour and enjoyed saying hello to our residents. One resident said what a big beautiful bird and really enjoyed him sitting on his shoulder. Archview would really like to thank William Johnston for bringing Silky along. Everyone is looking forward to his next visit.
Upcoming events
Countdown to Christmas
Counting down the days to Christmas with a fun filled month ahead and we extend a warm welcome for you to join us - all welcome.
Merry Christmas!
Newsletter - Autumn
We are delighted to share our latest newsletter - Autumn edition.
Calling all Emergency Services!
Calling all emergency services personnel! Come and take your break with us and enjoy a slice of cake and a warm welcome.
Volunteers - Could you make a difference?
Do you have any spare time? Could you make a difference to someone's day to day life? If you are interested in Volunteering, we'd love to hear from you.
Dementia Cafe - Last Wednesday of the month
We know the importance of supporting our local community and extend a warm invitation for you to join us at our monthly dementia cafe.
