Activities at Braeburn Lodge Care Home

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'.

What better way to spend an afternoon than going to see a wonderful castle in the heart of Lincolnshire. The residents travelled through the most beautiful countryside, taking in the stunning views, spotting sheep, horses and cows. 

Once they arrived at their destination, they were greeted by a heard of deer. The mini-bus was full of chatter on the way home as the residents were talking about everything they had seen. Nigel said "it’s so nice to get out, I've really enjoyed my afternoon, thank you".

We have recently celebrated international chocolate cake day and hot chocolate day at Braeburn Lodge. Firstly, the residents got messy baking the chocolatiest cake possible as Sheila and Gill lead the way with their expert baking skills. 

The residents then made the perfect hot chocolate, topped with squirty cream, chocolate sauce and marshmallows. It was definitely a very sweet week at Braeburn Lodge, which everyone loved. Resident Inger said "I love my hot chocolate; it tastes extra chocolatey".

Braeburn lodge would love to introduce you all to our new resident therapy tortoise. Her name is Armani, and she is 54 years young. She will be doing regular therapy trips around the home where the residents, staff and visitors can all love on her. 

She is incredibly friendly and loves her shell being ticked, which, believe it or not, she can feel, their shells are extremely sensitive. After her trip today, she enjoyed a warm bath as, as you can see, she's a messy eater. Resident George said "isn't she a beauty"!

Braeburn Lodge welcomed back the amazing duo for something a little different. Individual room performances for our nursing community where Boots n Strings played acoustic guitar and sang a variety of songs which had the residents dancing and singing along. 

This was such a special day as every resident in the community was able to enjoy some fantastic live entertainment performed especially for them with songs and music they'd like to hear. Janet said "it’s amazing, I loved it so much it made me cry with joy"!