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
Residents enjoy photo shoot!
What a lovely time Residents have had at Archview Lodge! The residents have been smiling and posing for the camera in their very own Christmas photo shoot!
Midlothian Council donate Christmas Tree
Residents and colleagues at Archview Lodge were delighted to accept a Christmas tree from Midlothian Council which is to be decorated and stand proudly at their front entrance for all to see. Everyone at the home would like to thank them for their generosity.
Christmas decorations
With Christmas just around the corner, Residents have enjoyed fun-filled days with a variety of life enrichment activities from baking and decorating the Christmas cake, decorating the trees and adding that touch of sparkle and glitter to the home, virtual events and having a lot of fun along the way!
Live entertainment back on the agenda!
Residents are overjoyed at Archview Lodge the new visiting suite implemented by Barchester Healthcare means that not only can residents continue to spend time with their loved ones over the winter months but also live entertainment is finally back on the agenda.
Obviously during lockdown it wasn’t possible for Archview Lodge to have live performances but the new visitor suite means that small groups of residents can once again enjoy live entertainment.
Archview Lodge was delighted to invite Kirsty, a member of the bank staff at the home as one of the first to perform in the new visitor suite. In small groups, the residents enjoyed listening to her beautiful voice.
Long service recognised
A member of the homes hospitality team at Archview has received a prestigious 10 Year Service Award in celebration of working at Barchester Healthcare for 10-years.
Carol Windsor started at Barchester in November 2010 and has worked with residents and their relatives to ensure that their needs have been met over the years.
Remembrance
Archview commemorated Remembrance Day where they joined the rest of the United Kingdom in holding a two-minute silence at 11am.
As well as marking Remembrance Day by wearing poppies and watching the televised service, some residents also created a special remembrance tree which was displayed in the homes reception area.
Upcoming events
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.
