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.
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 Cheverton Lodge Care Home
Wild Science Animal Therapy
The benefits of animal therapy are well documented; simple interactions, such as stroking, is beneficial to people of all ages.
Different animals bring different textures and personalities to the session. A mixture of cute fluffy animals and silky smooth reptiles provide a great experience that stays with people long after they leave.
Animal therapy is the ideal way for residents who may be less mobile to interact with animals and benefit from a new and unique experience.
Sandwich Making
Residents and staff members were busy all morning making dozens of Argentinian sandwiches, which everybody enjoyed in the afternoon with drinks, muffins, strawberries and cream – yummy!
Hope International
The Hope International charity visited us as part of their community work program. A group of 15 youngsters joined us over the weekend and residents enjoyed their company, playing games, singing and chatting. Resident and centenarian, Lawrence, delighted visitors with amazing stories from his days as a journalist and writer.
Kissing it Better
Through our 'Kissing it Better' project, we have built a great relationship with Channing School children, who all visit the home regularly.
Exercise & Movement
Regular exercising helps residents to keep fit and improves their health, so we took advantage of a sunny day and organised our weekly morning class in the garden. The sessions include work with balls, flexiband exercises, as well as stretches and aerobic movements.
The Queen's Garden Party
Residents, relatives and visitors gathered at a garden party to celebrate the Queen's birthday.
Everybody enjoyed strawberries and cream, music, cake and dancing in the sun until evening.
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!
