Activities at Cheverton Lodge Care Home
Our Activities Coordinators are committed to organising a mix of activities and events for residents and the local community to get involved in, including trips out to local places of interest in our minibus and visits from entertainers and musicians, as well as art therapy, flower arranging, Exercise to music and quizzes. It is important to us that each individual who we support can get as much from these as they can, so we try our best to arrange activities that reflect their interests and capabilities as best as possible, and encourage them to participate in any way they can. We also encourage relatives to join in with activities and events as often as they can.
Cara Nutt
I joined Cheverton Lodge in 2024 as an Activity Coordinator. I completed a Health and social care level 2 and performing arts at college. I have worked as an activity coordinator in a care home setting for over 5 years. I love my role, the passion and drive it gives me to ensure everyone receives a fun and fulfilled lifestyle, which is person centred to them.
I love being creative, I sing in my spare time alongside playing the electric guitar, piano and also writing my own music. I look forward to my journey here at Cheverton lodge, and bringing lots of fun!
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 Cheverton Lodge Care Home
102nd Birthday Celebrations
Three residents at Cheverton Lodge all celebrated reaching their 102nd birthday with a joint celebration that took place at the home.
Rosina, (born 10th January 1917), Violet (born 10th February 1917) and Lawrence (born 5th March 1917) had a big joint birthday party at the home with residents, staff, relatives and friends of the home in April.
Cheverton Lodge's Head Chef baked a special birthday sponge cake for all 3 residents to enjoy, which was made up of bananas, almonds, vanilla and whipped cream, and topped up with fresh strawberries. The kitchen team also prepared a tasty spread of delicious sandwiches, sweet and savoury finger food, and bubbly to toast with.
Dance Fever
Cheerful songs from Latin America were performed by the Iberic Dancer Group that was lead by an amazing and inspiring lady, Elsa Perez, who continues to dance and enjoy discovering new rhythms well into her 80s. It's never too late!
Fashion Show Day
Kissing It Better, an organisation that seeks to improve patient support across the healthcare sector, arranged a fashion show day at Cheverton Lodge with the help of staff at the home.
Nurses and carers were our top models, and residents also got the opportunity to enjoy live musical entertainment by Nicola, have their make-up done by professionals, and buy trendy clothes. The event was even filmed by an ITV reporter!
Flamenco Fun
Cheverton Lodge residents had the opportunity to try a little bit of Spanish dancing with the fantastic group Trovador, sponsored by Live Music Now.
Dance Therapy
Residents love their weeklly dance therapy sessions with Petronella, this time in the garden! They enjoyed some well deserved Pimm's, strawberries & cream and sandwiches after their rigorous exercise.
Music Therapy
Around 20 residents gathered for a group music therapy session to sing songs, play instruments and listen to music played by skilled Music Therapist, Panos. Music therapy, can regulate residents' emotions, bring back memories and help them to relax. Residents loved it!
Upcoming events
Countdown to Christmas
Counting down the days to Christmas with a fun filled month ahead and we extend a warm invitation for you to join us as we get into the festive spirit. Merry Christmas!
