Activities at Braeburn Lodge Care Home
Our dedicated activities team are constantly dreaming up new and wonderful ways to support and stimulate the residents we look after. 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.
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 Braeburn Lodge Care Home
Homes come together for 'Big Quiz'
Barchester care homes and hospitals nationwide linked together for a fantastic quiz in celebration of Barchester’s 100th live virtual event.
Residents engaged in a variety of questions ranging from historical trivia to visual puzzles and brainteasers.
Everyone who joined had a fantastic time and enjoyed some friendly competition.
Bingo fever
Dabbers and prizes at the ready! Bingo is such a classic activity that residents at Braeburn Lodge look forward to every week, it’s our most popular game. We gathered in our sunny garden room, then it was eyes down. It's a wonderful game that supports cognitive skills, improves dexterity and builds friendships. Sheila, our newest resident said, "Oh I love bingo!" And was so good she won a prize! We are all looking forward to the next game of bingo.
Serenaded with a beautiful Harp
Residents and staff were delighted with a magical live performance from John Dalton on his beautiful harp this week! Our home was filled with lovely harmonies and memorable songs. Everyone joined in with the singing and the room was filled with happiness. Resident Rita said "I've had such a good morning, that man was really good!” John has been entertaining the residents and visiting Braeburn Lodge for a while now and we always look forward to his visits!
Italian day
Ciao! Our home celebrated everything Italian for our themed day of the month. The day started off with face painting to get everyone in the spirit. It was lovely to have residents and staff all joining in together. We then created our perfect pizza, where residents were able to be adventurous with their toppings. Residents enjoyed a delicious themed lunch. There was an explosion of Italian flavours with the traditional lasagne and homemade garlic bread and of course the classic tiramisu. Followed by an afternoon of exploring Italy itself with a fascinating travel video of the great wonders of Italy. It was an incredible themed day that everyone thoroughly enjoyed.
Inseperable Siblings
Brother and sister, Geoff and Janet, have been part of Braeburn Lodge for many years and this week we took a special trip, just the two of them! Together we headed off for a morning at the amazing Waterside Garden Centre, Geoff's old workplace.
The whole morning was filled with laughter, sharing memories whilst making new ones. Geoff was so proud, giving all of us a guided tour, "See those lights up there, I made them".
The bond between them is inseparable, and we will continue to cherish and support their relationship.
Charity Cook Off
Staff and residents are celebrating because their wonderful Managing Director, Fiona Fagan, from Barchester’s North East and Scotland Division, has stepped completely out of her comfort zone to compete in the Barchester Charitable Foundation Cook Off 2024.
Fiona went head-to-head with the Managing Directors from Barchester’s four other divisions and cooked up a storm to raise a phenomenal £24,595 for Barchester’s Charitable Foundation which helps connect vulnerable people and those living with a disability to community groups in their local area by providing grants to improve mobility and quality of life. Each year the Foundation distributes thousands of pounds to individuals, small community groups and charities across England, Scotland and Wales.
Upcoming events
Countdown to Christmas
Counting down to Christmas and looking forward to a fun filled month ahead and we extend a warm invitation for you to join us - all welcome.
Looking for a place to hold a meeting
For more information why not pop in and see what Braeburn Lodge can offer you.
Coffee Morning - 1st Tuesday of the month
We extend a warm invitation for you to join us at our monthly coffee morning, come along and make new friends - all welcome from 10.00 am on the first Tuesday of the month.
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.
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!
