Activities at Archview Lodge Care Home
Our teams are trained to enrich the lives of residents through stimulating the mind, body and soul, and taking the time to learn about each person to ensure everyone receives support that adds enrichment to their life.
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.
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 Archview Lodge Care Home
Carols with Newton Grange Girls Brigade
We had a lovely evening with the Newton Grange Girls Brigade entertaining us all with a delightful selection of Christmas Carols.
They shared with us that they had been learning to sign along with their songs which just added more joy to the performance.
Thank you girls for giving us such a wonderful festive celebration we loved it and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
Christmas Jumper Day
We are helping to make the world a better place by wearing festive jumpers today in support of Save the Children’s annual fundraising event, Christmas Jumper Day.
Our residents and colleagues were encouraged to borrow or decorate their own special Christmas jumpers and raise awareness for children in need around the world.
Some of our residents got very creative, decorating their knitwear with tinsel, stars, baubles and snowflakes, adding a bit of sparkle to the day.
Highland fling at Archview
Residents and colleagues had a wonderful evening with the amazing highland dancers from KIC Dance School who have become firm favourites here at the home.
We had a lovely time watching their various dances especially when they did the sword dance, fantastic work girls you were outstanding! It was a wonderful performance.
A Christmas Carol
Across our homes we’ve had the most wonderful time celebrating the festive season with a special screening of 2020’s OLD VIC: IN CAMERA – A Christmas Carol.
This beautifully staged production brought the magic of Dickens’ classic tale right into our homes. A huge thank you to The Old Vic theatre for sharing this incredible performance with us. It was a truly wonderful experience.
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".
Upcoming events
January
Hello January! As we step into the new year we have lots of exciting things planned throughout the month - all welcome.
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.
