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
Summer at Braeburn
Summer finally came to Market Deeping, so naturally, we all jumped at the chance to get out and enjoy it while it lasted! The courtyard was busy with residents all day, and we all caught some of the sunshine. We had a large crowd for this gorgeous Monday afternoon - and we all just sat back, relaxed and nattered on all day whilst sunbathing.
Off to the Market
We just couldn’t miss a chance to get out while the sun was shining, so we jumped on the bus to have a walk around the market and to enjoy some delectable coffees in the café on the square, Cinnamon. We bumped into one of our nurses while we were walking around and one of the residents was recognised by the owner of the cake stall as a regular at his Kings Lynn stall over 2 years ago! We couldn’t end the trip without saying hello to a gorgeous Chihuahua and giving it a bit of fuss and love.
Out for Lunch
Well, it’s official: 3 months in and our monthly lunch at the Boundary is a regular occurrence. We have very much enjoyed getting to know the staff here and we always receive excellent service and amazing food! It’s nice to have a change of routine once in a while and we really enjoy tucking into some fish and chips by the riverside with a glass of something tasty. And, of course, who could forget the delicious desserts?
Pennyless Pays a Visit to Braeburn
To celebrate St George's Day this year, we invited local group, Pennyless, to play us some English folk music. We had everyone clapping and joining in singing – and boy did we dance! We had such wonderful fun and were definitely ready for our tea and cake by the end of the set.
Celebrating the Queen's Birthday at Braeburn Lodge
To honour the Queen’s 90th birthday, we held an afternoon tea party, complete with cream teas and a toast with some bubbly, given by one of our residents, congratulating the Queen on 90 wonderful years in service to her country. It was a brilliant opportunity to reminisce about our own experiences with the Royal Family and visits to Buckingham Palace. It seems that the party atmosphere had everyone in high spirits!
Green Thumbs in the Sun
We began work on the vegetable plot today and cleared the bed, relocating plants elsewhere to make room for our new plants. After spreading a top layer of compost, we were ready to start sowing and hopefully we’ll soon have marrows, courgettes, strawberries, tomatoes, carrots, lettuce, radishes and spring onions! Many hands made light work of it and we were ready for a glass of lemonade in the sun when the job was done.
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!
