Activities at Braeburn Lodge Care Home

We had a lovely trip to the Waterside Garden Centre to get some fish for our fish tank in our Café. The residents had a look around all the colourful flowers and plants and enjoyed a tasty lemon drizzle cake and coffee in their coffee shop.

This was a very special trip for one resident in particular, Geoff. Geoff’s wish on our wishing tree was to have his own garden, so we took him to Waterside to choose some seeds and planters for his balcony garden we are in the process of creating for him. 

Geoff helped build Waterside when it was very first opened, so taking a trip there was also a very emotional and enjoyable experience for Geoff. Whilst we were there he said ‘being here is fantastic I’m having a great morning’.

What a perfect afternoon getting some fresh air in the sunshine! We made the most of the beautiful British sunshine and went for a walk around our beautiful gardens. 

On the way, the residents visited our lovely fish tank and spent some time bonding with our therapy tortoise Armani. Resident Anne said ‘it’s so nice to be out in the sunshine’. 

Anne used to love being in the sun and valued every second of soaking in the rays. The residents also picked some bright daffodils to take back to their communities.

Braeburn is happy to announce the safe arrival of 5 special duck eggs from incredible eggs. They hatched on the 13th March and stayed with us until the 21st. The residents were mesmerised as they watched the eggs crack and tiny ducklings crawl out. 

Every day, the residents visited them in the café and the ducklings also went on a trip around the home to meet everyone else. Resident Joan said “they’re adorable, they’re growing so fast”. Residents, visitors and relatives loved being a part of this magical experience, and it's something we will be bringing back to Braeburn Lodge.

There was a lot of egg-citement at the home as five ducklings hatched throughout the week. Residents were able to pet and feed the ducklings as they found their footing outside their shells. 

The five little ducklings visited the residents around the home, who loved watching them grow bigger each day. The new additions were also visited by children from Carousel nursery who joined in with giving the ducklings their first bath.

The growing trend provides a sensory experience where food and iconic film moments collide, transforming your day or night into an unforgettable adventure. What’s not to love about chocolate?

The residents were full of anticipation for the new experience, awaiting the sweet delights of the one and only famous chocolate factory. An eat what you see movie lets its audience enjoy the film while tasting delights from, or associated with what is showing on the screen. With such an iconic film there was sure to be a wide variety of sweets from painters sweets which turn your tongue blue, chocolate-wrapped eggs for the golden egg-laying goose, and, of course, for the famous chocolate river, we had a milk chocolate fountain. Everyone unwrapped their own special golden ticket and it was an afternoon full of laughter! 
 

Braeburn Lodge was filled with love for Valentine’s Day. Every resident received their own little bag of love to make them feel special, followed by a messy day of baking. The residents had so much fun making and decorating our themed cupcakes. 

They were whisking the ingredients, cracking eggs and piping on butter cream. The final cupcakes were thoroughly enjoyed with a lovely cup of tea, after all their hard work. Resident Joan said 'these cakes are delicious'.