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.
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 Braeburn Lodge Care Home
Games Afternoon
Residents enjoyed an afternoon activity session. We have been playing bingo, completing puzzles and word searches and even indulged in some art therapy. The activities were enjoyed with a cup of tea and cake.
Flower Power
Our local Tesco supermarket generously donated bunches of daffodils to all our residents. They were so pleased and looking forward to see the beautiful flowers bloom and bringing with them feelings of springtime.
Valentine's Creations
Residents have been making Valentine's Day cards for their loved ones. This was followed by baking heart-shaped raspberry biscuits, which will be delivered with the cards.
Spreading Cheer
Residents decided they would like to spread cheer across the community and bring a smile to the faces of the local children. They put together bags of bracelets to be hidden around the local community. We have had some wonderful feedback via posts on the local discussion group from the families who have found the bracelets. The residents really enjoyed seeing a smile on the children’s faces.
Vaccination Day
A massive thank you to the lovely ladies at the Deeping Practice, Helen and Denise, for administering the COVID-19 vaccination to the residents and staff of Braeburn Lodge. Thank you to all the staff who have made the responsible decision to have the vaccine!
Flower Power
Residents enjoyed making beautiful floral centrepieces. Susan, our Activities Coordinator has a lot of experience and knowledge about flowers and gave the residents a talk about the different types of flowers and plants whilst they were creating their arrangements.
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!
