Activities at Corrina Lodge Care Home

Residents thoroughly enjoyed last week’s talk from wildlife photographer Tom Way. We were also joined by the president of the Camberley Diamonds Women’s Institute Judy Campbell who introduced Tom and told us a brief history of the WI. Judy will be joining us again in the near future for a more detailed presentation which we are really looking forward to. She hopes to join us in person when restrictions are lifted.

Tom’s photographs were amazing and it was so interesting to hear about the lengths he has to go to capture some of his stunning photos. For example, wading and waiting in a river to capture a beaver in its natural habitat and dressing in camouflage gear and crawling along on his stomach to capture a photo of a hare.  Tom’s work has been awarded in the world’s leading photographic competitions including European Wildlife Photographer of the year and The World Sony Awards.

Residents and staff at Corrina Lodge were thrilled to receive some amazing purple hearts of positivity from children at Ravenscote Junior school. The children aged between 7 and 11yrs old had thought really carefully about their messages to us and said it was a small way of showing how they value us and think we have all been amazing. Residents and staff are enjoying seeing the hearts which are brightening up our cafe area. A huge thank you to the children from Ravenscote from the Corrina Lodge Community.

Our Carers have done an amazing job in recent times,  turning their hands to many things that are slightly different to their regular role. Hairdressing included.  However, within the next few weeks  Corrina Lodge are welcoming back with open arms our hairdresser. There is great excitement in the home

Saying goodbye to our chicks was sad.Residents loved the whole experience. The chicks have been re homed to a friend of the Corrina Lodge Communtiy. So we will be able to continue to watch their ongoing journey. How special this has been for Corrina Lodge, Residents and Staff alike.

Staff and residents at Corrina Lodge were treated to a virtual talk about Mary Quant’s influence on the world of fashion by V&A Dundee curator, Mhairi Maxwell. The talk forms part of a series of six talks and virtual tours that V&A Dundee is hosting for Barchester Healthcare’s care homes and private hospitals across the UK. Everyone said the talk was fascinating and transported them back to the swinging sixties.

Mothering Sunday is always special in the Corrina calendar. This year more than most we made a real fuss of everyone. A relaxing morning and bouquets of flowers delivered. Followed by a special three course meal prepared and served by the chef, complete with fizz. Then a beautiful afternoon tea filled with sweet treats and pots of tea.