Activities at Edingley Lodge Care Home

residents enjoyed a trip to Southwell workhouse, They had a lovely time looking around with a guided tour, It was really interesting to find out the history behind the workhouse and how things have changed over the years, and of course we finished the trip off with a hot drink and cake, The Workhouse was built in 1824 as a place of last resort for the destitute. Its architecture was influenced by prison design and its harsh regime became a blueprint for workhouses throughout the country. Nightingale and other social reformers slowly began to raise awareness of the need for better conditions in which to treat the sick,.

staff and residents at Edingley Lodge took part in a range of different sports day activities, We had the traditional egg & spoon race, tug of war, races, bean bag throwing, and of course penalty shoot out to celebrate England's win on the weekend for Euro 2024!We all had a lovely afternoon finished off with a refreshing cool ice-cream,

Sports days are events staged by many schools and offices in which people participate in competitive sporting activities, often with the aim of winning trophies or prizes.

Edingley Lodge invited children from the local nursery for a teddy bear's picnic to mark national picnic week, A whole host of treats were laid on to celebrate, we had a picnic in the lounge area, packed to the brim with a selection of sweet and savoury treats, children sang along to nursery rhymes with help from residents. as part of Barchester's get moving week residents joined the children in the garden whilst they enjoyed light exercise and running, we were lucky with the weather and enjoyed the sunshine

Here at Edingley Lodge today we celebrated Father's day with a lovely tea party and cake cutting ceremony. It was such an honour to celebrate our male residents today, They had a great day and were overjoyed with the love, 

Father's Day is an annual holiday honouring people's fathers and celebrating the fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. It was first proposed by Sonora Smart Dodd of Spokane, Washington, in 1909.

Residents enjoyed a morning of flower arranging to mark British flower week. 

In the decade since New Covent Garden Flower Market first launched British Flowers Week in June 2013, the annual campaign has shone a spotlight on the British cut flower industry, raising the profile of growers, wholesalers and the florists who work with UK-grown flowers

Edingley Lodge had a royal celebration to celebrate his majesty king Charles official birthday!

The home was decorated for the special occasion. We had live entertainment from singer Russell Weavers, Residents, staff & family enjoyed singing along to the much loved songs of all time, All enjoyed with a cup of tea and a selection of cakes & biscuits,

We also spent time writing cards and letters to the King, wishing him a very happy birthday.