Activities at Cepen Lodge Care Home

During this months Veteran's Breakfast we were joined by a group of 6th Form students from Hardenhuish School one of which; the very talented Ethanol treated us to a poignant piano recital as we took time together to remember the fallen.

As we approach the eleventh day of November we welcome all veteran's and the local community to join us at Cepen Lodge for our own Remembrance Church Service followed by High Tea. To book your place at our table please call the home team on 01249 707280 we look forward to welcoming you. 

Our residents enjoyed making, baking and decorating a cracking number of cupcakes and muffins for our bonfire night celebrations. 
They were a real hit alongside rich hot chocolate and sparklers in the garden as we watched the night sky light up with colourful fireworks

Our craft and garden loving residents embraced the season in style this week with a wonderful Autumn Flower Arranging session using fresh pumpkins as the table-top display vessel.

Residents created their own pumpkin floral displays, combining vibrant autumn blooms with lots of creativity and enthusiasm.
It was a joy to see everyone’s unique designs come to life. Their stunning arrangements are now on display in our reception café for all visitors to enjoy and admire.

This week the wonderful Sophie joined our residents for a gentle Sound Healing Session. 

Using Tibetan singing bowls she creates powerful sounds, vibrations and musical notes that resonate long after having been played, they are used for meditation and relaxation, as well as for personal spirituality.

Our residents enjoy every aspect of her sessions and leave feeling totally relaxed.

What a fantastic afternoon we had at our Daytime 'dancing through the decades' Disco! The room was full of smiles, laughter, and plenty of dancing!

Our residents, guests and team members came together to celebrate the power of music and movement, and the joy was absolutely contagious. From classic hits to feel-good favourites, everyone joined in and waved their glow sticks.

Events like these are so important in supporting those living with dementia, and today truly reminded us of the magic that music can bring. We can’t wait to do it again.

Look out for next month's poster - this is a community event ... all seniors welcome!

Last week we had the enormous pleasure of presenting Dogs Trust Salisbury (Wiltshire) with the monies raised from our home’s community dog show earlier in the year. 

We'd like to say a big THANK YOU to all who participated and helped us raise £207.00 for this amazing charity.
Did you know that in 2024 the Salisbury trust helped 421 dogs find loving homes? This donation will go towards keeping all their doggy guests’ tails wagging with joy!

It’s not even Christmas and we’re already talking about what will 2026 bring, and how can we make a real difference in our support of the local community? 

Well today we can tell you about one thing three of our amazing staff have planning to do … The Three Peaks Challenge!

General Manager Jade, receptionist Zoe and Team Leader Michelle have committed to embark on the epic trek which will see them summit the of the UKs tallest mountains; Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Mount Snowdon (Eryri) all to raise money for Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity.

Earlier this week Jade took the opportunity to meet with the charities Corporate Fundraiser, Imogen and Critical Care Paramedics Matt and Roxy to find out more about the life saving work they do. Did you know the team are on call all year round for up to 19 hours, on average they respond to four incidents daily by air and critical care car. 

Although the good they do is priceless, fundraising for this charity is vital to keep the service operational which is why they have become Cepen Lodge’s charity of choice. We'll keep you posted on the challenge ahead.

A trip to the garden centre brought a heap of Christmas cheer as our lovely ladies wondered around the gorgeous festive displays and animations at Whitehall Garden Centre in Chippenham. They enjoyed a delicious lunch of ‘ham and eggs’ followed by a traditional 99 ice-cream!

What a fantastic afternoon we had when Tickled Pink Productions joined us for a lively and memorable performance of their pantomime "Musical Wonderland."

Our residents absolutely loved the music and dancing filling the room with smiles and laughter. It was wonderful to see so many of our residents engaged and enjoying the show.

Pantomime is a great way to use our imaginations and bring back happy memories. The performance was packed full of songs everyone knew, it was clear everyone had a wonderful time.

At Cepen Lodge we understand the importance of social interactions, this week we took a trip to Chippenham Community Hub to attend the Seniors Support group.

The hub not only provides vital advice and support for the older generation living in, and around Chippenham but offers people a welcoming place to meet and converse with others over coffee and biscuits. Today the group held a quiz which our residents; Tony and Jane excelled at! 

The room was full of laughter and togetherness, it’s a wonderful place to take our residents, where they can make new friends, or reacquaint themselves with friends from the past.

This week our green-fingered residents were joined by several wonderful students from Hardenhuish School who supported them clear out and plant our pots with spring bulbs. 

Working as a group these intergenerational activities are of benefit to all involved. We can't wait to see how the flowers and the students blossom across the coming seasons. 

Here at Cepen Lodge we got into the Halloween spirit by hosting a spooktacular party with scrummy Halloween inspired treats, mocktails and themed music. Our residents loved dressing as witches and wizards, at one point the home looked more like a scene from Harry Potter!
 

On Saturday staff, residents; past and present joined together with the local community at Cepen Lodge to enjoy an open day full of music and memories.

We hosted a variety of activities throughout the day, including entertainment courtesy of a traditional Pearly Queen!  With a repertoire of East-End songs we all knew and love, everyone had a good old singalong before enjoying strawberries dipped in a chocolate fountain and fizz!

At Cepen Lodge we’re dedicated to making sure that our home is a hub of the local community and open days allow us to showcase the friendly family values we hold close at heart, it’s wonderful to spend time quality with friends old and new.”

Cepen Lodge are firm believers that all animals bring joy and happiness. Animal therapy doesn’t come much better than which the ponies from Happy Hooves Equine Ltd - Equine Assisted Therapy & Transport trot in to say hello to all our residents.

Vino is so gentle and affectionate, the residents love interacting with him, from stroking to kissing, it’s smiling from ear to ear and room to room when this little chap makes a guest appearance!

Ponies are known to offer therapeutic benefits to the vulnerable, elderly and very young. They are intuitive and respond to the emotions of the people around them. You can see from the photos below that Vino brings delight to all who meet him.

Life is full of fun and wellbeing at Cepen Lodge, to find out more on how we tailor our activities to the needs and preferences of our residents, please join us on Saturday 25th October when we host our next Open Day for all those considering later life care.

At Cepen Lodge we are passionate about residents being able to continue enjoying lifelong hobbies, as well as exploring new adventures whilst living at our home. 

Today our wonderful gardening group gathered together in the autumn sun to repot all our hanging baskets to ensure the home is draped in colour throughout the coming wintery months.