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
Knit & Natter
Here at Edingley Lodge our Knit and Natter group is a popular weekly event that a lot of our residents and even their guests enjoy.
The group is about being social and interactive as well as ensuring residents can still enjoy their favourite hobbies and learn new skills.
It is proven that knitting has many positive benefits including reducing anxiety, boosting confidence, it can help reduce the risk of memory loss, and empower our residents as well as engaging multiple senses.
Elvis day at Edingley lodge
Edingley lodge was transformed into Graceland to mark what would have been Elvis Presley’s 89th birthday on 8 January.
It is estimated that Elvis has sold over one billion records worldwide so to honour the undisputed King of Rock & Roll, the staff and residents enjoyed a fantastic day of music, fun and dancing.
This afternoon we had a live performance from Russel and everyone got involved & enjoyed an afternoon of great entertainment.
Christmas Pantomime
Oh no it isn't!
Oh yes it was!
What a fulfilling morning entertainment with Cats and Pyjamas Panto!
It has been a success. much enjoyment expressed by all, joining in with banter phases and singing along to well know songs. The atmosphere was electrifying, so much energy and happy faces for all to see.
Daughter of resident comment " Wow, just amazing, it was great to see everyone enjoying themselves and having fun!"
Christmas Jumper Day
Residents and staff helped to make the world a better place by wearing their festive jumpers in aid of Save the Children's annual fundraising event, Christmas jumper day. We had glitzy knitwear, traditional and light up jumpers.
Residents also enjoyed the live Christmas sing along with Steve Carmel.
The day has been enjoyed by all. Residents said we much loved staff members wearing Christmas jumper and how it would never go out of fashion!.
Carol singing at Edingley Lodge
Christmas celebrations were in full swing at Edingley Lodge care home as Residents received a special visit from the Farnsfield Community Choir for carol singing.
Residents enjoyed joining in with a number of traditional Christmas carols, including Silent Night and O Little Town of Bethlehem, which filled the home with beautiful music and helped get everyone in the festive spirit.
The residents commented, “I really loved joining in with the Christmas carols, singing them brought back so many memories.
International Men's Day
Today, we celebrated International Men's Day in style. The day is used to highlight positive role models and raise awareness of men's well-being.
We organised a special Gentlemen's Club for our male residents, where they enjoyed classic pub snacks, crisps, beers and had a good old game of dominoes whilst others took part in a pub themed quiz, even some of our ladies got involved.
Why not!
This afternoon, we had a reminiscence session where we discussed male role models in our residents' lives and the important role of fathers, grandfathers, husbands and sons.
It was a great day, enjoyed by all.
Upcoming events
Christmas lights switch on
Join us as we commence the Christmas celebrations with a bang for our Christmas light switch on, featuring a special guest and live entertainment!
Christmas Fair
Come along to our Christmas fair, There will be something for everyone, Join in with the festive cheer and more.
