Activities at Edingley Lodge Care Home

Residents, staff and visitors had a wonderful time on bonfire night, The beautiful fireworks display captivated everyone, Children were delighted with their sparklers, We served hot chocolate with a drop baileys and cream, toasted marshmallows alongside traditional bonfire night treats such as, Hot dogs, burgers, jacket potatoes and chips, It truly was an amazing night to remember!

The Catholic plotters had intended to assassinate Protestant king James I and his parliament. Celebrating that the king had survived, people lit bonfires around London. Months later, the Observance of 5th November Act mandated an annual public day of thanksgiving for the plot's failure.

Residents had a brilliant day as they marked the start of the Hindu festival of Diwali, popularly known as the ‘festival of lights. 

Residents helped with making colourful patterned rangoli and lighting ‘divas’, small oil lamps which are lit to signify the triumph of good over evil. Diwali honours Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, the lamps help Lakshmi find her way into people’s homes. Residents enjoyed a dance performance by Sankranti association of Nottingham, 

Head chef Marta prepared traditional Indian dishes including a range of warming curries, spicy samosas and then followed by traditional Indian sweets such as galam jamun and barfi for the residents to enjoy.

Residents enjoyed participating in Halloween themed activities with the help from children from the local community, They loved seeing the children in their Halloween costumes, Everyone got involved with decorating cupcakes, arts and crafts and of course eating lot's of sweets!

Halloween has been around for more than a thousand years. Originally a religious observance, it became increasingly secular over the centuries until its religious trappings all but disappeared. Today Halloween is considered a holiday for dress up and fun, especially for children.