Activities at Braeburn Lodge Care Home
Our dedicated activities team are constantly dreaming up new and wonderful ways to support and stimulate the mind, body and soul of the residents we look after. Taking the time to learn about each person to ensure everyone receives support that adds enrichment to their life. From trips to crafts, parties to skittles, musical performances and quizzes, we include something for everyone and pride ourselves on including everyone into the fun.
We have a brilliant team of volunteers who help us to deliver more trips, support us at events and pop in for a cup of tea and chat. We have pet therapy at least once per week (sometimes twice!) and we take advantage of every school break by holding large scale events that we can invite families with children to. We have been developing ties with our neighbours since we first opened and thanks to this, we have successfully brought together our residents with local churches, choirs, Brownies groups, and schools. Whatever your interests are, here at Braeburn, there's something for everyone.
Yasmine Dawson
I have worked at Braeburn Lodge since 2015. I started working as a carer and the activities side of the role really appealed to me. We organise a variety of activities to suit everybody’s preferences and abilities. I enjoy working at Braeburn and making a difference to the residents’ lives.
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 Braeburn Lodge Care Home
Zechariah on the Sax
Braeburn Lodge had the pleasure of welcoming back Zechariah and his amazing saxophone for a stunning performance. As he played the music, the residents were on their feet dancing. It was a morning full of laughter, singing and some of the best dance moves we've seen! Zechariah is always a hit with the residents and over time he has developed his own fan club.
Resident Sheila said "he's lovely, isn't he? And his music is good too!"
Did somebody say shopping?
Resident Brenda's wish was to go on a shopping spree! She has an eye for anything sparkly and is a big lover of glistening pieces of jewellery. The trip was planned to coincide with Brenda's 90th birthday celebrations. She was over the moon to be able to go and purchase some new jewellery to wear to her party. Of course, Brenda didn't stop at the jewellery, she also brought a new bag and mug. Brenda had the best day and her shopping spree wishes have come true!
Brenda said, "I love my new jewellery, just look at how pretty it is, I feel so special!"
Darwin visits Braeburn
Braeburn Lodge had a lovely visit from Darwin the therapy pony. Darwin is just over 8 years old and is a falabella pony, so this is him fully grown! He has been in training for 6 years for his very special role and has mastered it perfectly.
Darwin is extremely gentle and has been taught to pick up on people's reactions and emotions. He gives the residents comfort and happiness when he visits. Everyone loves him! Resident Anne said "Oh, isn't he a pretty boy" as she was stroking him.
The day we went to the farm!
Braeburn was full of excitement as they prepared for a trip to Tiny Steps Petting Farm in Thurlby.
Residents Joan and Brenda were very excited to meet animals such as donkeys, pigs and goats at Tiny Steps Petting Farm. The residents were captivated as they were shown how to safely feed the animals, as well as learning interesting facts like that goats do not have any front upper teeth! It was a morning filled with joy as both Brenda and Joan loved being able to be so close to such a variety of animals.
World Bee Day
Braeburn Lodge welcomed Ian Watkins and Carousel Nursery for World Bee Day. Ian has an abundance of knowledge about bees and kindly donated some fresh honey for everyone to taste. He spoke about the Queen being the largest bee and the only one who can reproduce. Ian brought in a honeycomb and bee protection gear for everyone to try, which filled the room with laughter! The residents and children were mesmerised when he showed a real bee hive! The residents tucked into the honey by making their own granola bowls and Valma said "it tastes so delicious, nothing better than fresh honey."
A huge thank you to Ian for his expert knowledge, fascinating demonstrations and donation of honey from Thistlemoor Wood Honey.
World Cocktail Day
Braeburn Lodge celebrated world cocktails with a variety of concoctions. The most popular cocktails, voted by the residents, were Sourz Sunrise and the classic Pimm's, all topped off with an abundance of fresh fruit. World Cocktail Day is a global celebration of cocktails, marking the first definition of a cocktail in 1806!
Residents from all communities loved being involved in this fun day, from helping chop up the fruit to tasting their amazing creations.
Resident Geoff said "This tastes amazing! Can I keep the whole jug?"
Upcoming events
Looking for a place to hold a meeting
For more information why not pop in and see what Braeburn Lodge can offer you.
Don't dine alone - every Friday
Join us every Friday from 12.30 until14.30 as we welcome the seniors in our communiuty to take advantage of our hospitality and join us for a nutritious lunch at Braeburn Lodge.
Carers Cafe - last Monday of the month
We know the importance of supporting our local community and hope you can join us!
Emergency Services - Take a break on us!
Calling all emergency services personnel, come and take a break with us - we offer a warm welcome and a hot drink, there may be a cake to two available!
