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
Royal Albert Hall Songbook
The Royal Albert Hall Songbook is an interactive concert which explores the vast musical history of one of the world’s most iconic venues.
Three musicians from Albert’s Band visited Cheverton Lodge and led residents to a nostalgic journey through the musical history of the Royal Albert Hall through songs and stories.
During the concert, residents and relatives enjoyed a series of incredible songs that have been performed at the Hall by artists including Dame Vera Lynn, Sir Tom Jones, The Beatles and Frank Sinatra. They received a commemorative song book containing the lyrics to the music played and photos from the Hall’s archives.
King Charles III Coronation
At Cheverton lodge we all celebrated the highly anticipated Coronation of King Charles in style.
Our home was beautifully decorated setting the stage for a Royal Party. Residents and staff came together, along with families and friends to celebrate our new King and talk about the new era the country is entering.
Our chef prepared an assortment of delicious treats for all to enjoy accompanied by a glass of wine, a cuppa or residents very much loved Pimms! . We all had such a brilliant time celebrating the Coronation, such a momentous occasion.
Joan Steele's 103rd Birthday London Tour!
Joan has been with the Cheverton Lodge Community since July 2018, she has celebrated her 99, 100, 101 102 birthdays, here with us.
On Sunday, Joan turned 103. Previously she was asked what she would like to do for her special day to which she replied, I would like to take a drive around London where I was born and grew up, sitting in a high seat so that I can see everything, and Primrose hill to see the Tower of London .
We arranged the Barchester Minibus for her day, with Joan being the only resident, along with our driver Csaba, and Carer Gerry, for her guided tour.
Two days before the event, we dropped leaflets in the neighbourhood surrounding Cheverton Lodge, encouraging local residents to see her off for her trip. To our great surprise several neighbours came to the care home to see her off for the trip. Others waved, in the nearby street and cheered as we pulled out from the car Park . Our Activities Coordinator Maria, decorated the bus with balloons and banners that prominently read “Happy 103 birthday Joan”. Joan’s nephew, also accompanied Joan on her trip.
The minibus toured Central London, the Kings Cross area, where she was born, Tufnell Park where she went to school, and Primrose hill, where she viewed the tower of London.
Wherever Joan went, the lovely people of London clapped and cheered her, taxi drivers, bus drivers stopped, and people in traffic slowed down to see Joan, there was especially very loud applause and cheers when the van stopped at Baker Street as customers were outside enjoying the day.
Joan, never big on showing emotions, was clearly touched, and a little teary eyed and reminiscent as she approached the area where she went to school, which she pointed out to those in the minibus. Back at the care home 2 hours later, Joan enjoyed a light lunch, and later in the afternoon celebrated her birthday, sharing cake with residents, staff and visitors.
Pet therapy at Cheverton Lodge !
Walton's a star !!
We had a VIP come to visit Cheverton Lodge Care Community. Walton spent time with residents and it seems he enjoyed the music while residents played Musical Bingo, patiently waiting for a treat!
What a huge hit he was!
Stroking a pet has been shown to lower blood pressure and the heart rate, bringing a calming and relaxing effect but most of all pets bring joy and love and there was lots of that. Walton is a peaceful 12 years old golden retriever and we loved having his visit.
Thank you Walton, we can't wait to see you again.
Let's Connect!
Let's connect.
Designed for the people we care for in mind, Getting to Know Me follows a similar concept to Snakes and Ladders but is built around questions.
Making new friends as an adult can be a challenge but Getting to Know Me creates an open and fun space to do just that. Players take turns to ask questions or share memories and it's been particularly useful for residents that have dementia or memory problems in helping them connect with their family and other residents.
International women's Day!
Residents at Cheverton Lodge Care home marked International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8th by spending the day celebrating the achievements of wonderful trail-blazing women throughout history.
Residents took part in discussions about remarkable British women who have shaped history including Agatha Christie, Queen Elizabeth II, Emmeline Pankhurst, Helen Sharman, the first British astronaut and Nancy Astor, politician, the first British woman seated as a member of the parliament. They talked about the important women in their own lives and celebrated the achievements of their fellow residents.
To find out more about life at Cheverton Lodge please contact us on 0207 287 7040 to arrange a show round.
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!
