Activities at Edingley Lodge Care Home
We understand that the people we support have passions and interests that could be difficult to pursue after moving into a care home – but that doesn’t mean we don’t encourage them to try! Some hobbies can define a person, so our Activities Coordinators are dedicated to ensuring that everyone we support is able to do what makes them happy to the best of their abilities. Social events are organised with individual tastes in mind and with the idea that residents have the opportunity to try new and exciting things.
Alannah O'Reilly
Hi I am Alannah, I joined the Edingley Lodge team in April 2024,
My role is to enrich the lives of our residents as well as providing person centred activities. Getting to know our residents,family & friends is really important to me. I am fun,bubbly,caring & thoughtful, I love to keep our residents happy & content.
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 Edingley Lodge Care Home
School Christmas carols
Residents were so excited to welcome children from Halam CofE Primary School to sing some beautiful Christmas carols for our residents, they were amazing , residents love having children in the home, they always bring joy and happiness,
The birth of Jesus has long been celebrated in song, and Christmas carols are so well loved now that they're at the very heart of seasonal tradition.
Elf Day
We recognised Alzheimer's Society Elf day here at Edingley Lodge, Both residents and staff embraced the festive spirit, The home was filled with energy and joy, There was dancing, sing and a real festive spirit in the home.
people across the UK dress up as elves to raise money and awareness for Alzheimer's Society.
Christmas Jumper Day
All residents and staff at Edingley Lodge were encouraged to buy, borrow or decorate their own special Christmas jumpers and donate to Save the Children. Some of the residents have been very creative and decorated their own glitzy knitwear with tinsel, stars, baubles and snowflakes. To celebrate the day in true festive style Edingley Lodge welcomed St Michaels church Farnsfield choir group to sing to all the residents.
Although it is a special time of year for children and adults alike to get into the Christmas spirit, the day is much more about jumpers. Since 2012, Save the Children has organised the day each year to encourage people to raise money to support the charity's mission of helping children facing war, hunger and poverty.
Christmas lights switch on
Residents, staff, friends & families had a great evening during our Christmas lights switch on, We were joined by BBC East Midlands weatherman Rob Rose who kindly done the honours of switching our Christmas lights on and gave a great speech, We had live entertainment from singer Russell Weaver, Who got everyone singing and dancing. It truly was a wonderful festive atmosphere! It was a joy to see everyone come together, enjoying mince pies and mulled wine while celebrating the start of the holiday season.
Displaying lights during Christmas predates the holiday itself. It started in Scandinavian countries to brighten up Winter Solstice to turning night into day. They did it with Yule logs, bon fires and candles. Early Christian adopted this pagan tradition without fear of persecution.
International Men's Day
Children in needs day
Upcoming events
Countdown To Christmas!
Join us at Edingley Lodge for some festive activities and entertainment leading up to Christmas!
Christmas respite
Book a respite stay for you or your loved one, Where they will enjoy Christmas festivities and care that is unique,
