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 have recently 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.
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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
Lovely bubbly as we celebrate English Wine Week
This year, English Wine Week takes place from June 17th to 25th and is being celebrated by wine enthusiasts from all over the country. It was certainly a week of fun-filled tastings for the staff and residents at Edingley Lodge care home in Newark, Edingley.
Whether you love a glass of fizz, a nice dry white, a delicate rosé, a juicy red or all of the above, English Wine Week is the perfect excuse to immerse yourself in the wonderful world of English wines. It is no longer unusual to see fields of vines in England, or to find English brands on the wine list in restaurants, English wines are now a force to be reckoned with.
Royal Ascot celebration at Edingley Lodge
Residents have enjoyed celebrating British wine week with a cheese and wine social in the home.
We had a variety of classic wines including red, white and rose along with different cheeses and cheese flavoured snacks.
Residents also enjoyed watching the horse race this afternoon.
Harpist Performance
Today we treated our residents to a relaxing musical morning. This wonderful event was planned in aid of the Royal Ascot.
Cat Alexander the very talented Harpist made sure our residents had a very memorable morning.
National Beer Day
You better beer-lieve that residents at Edingley Lodge care home were more than happy to raise a glass, and sample some top craft ales, bitters and lagers, in celebration of National Beer Day on June 15th.
The hospitality team at Edingley Lodge set up a bar for a real pub experience and brought in a range of brew-tiful British ales for residents to sample. Residents and their visitors enjoyed a beer tasting in the garden, virtual tour of a local brewery, learning about the history of beer they sampled the different craft ales, bitters and lagers.
Historic Hendon
Across our services we had a lovely time joining Rhiannon Watkinson from the RAF Museum London for an interactive talk exploring the exciting and innovative aviation history of Hendon.
Our residents were able to learn about the first flights from the fields at Hendon, the creation of the London Aerodrome and Battle of Britain pilots who flew from RAF Hendon.
The talk also included photographic and film material from the Museum’s archive. Residents across our homes had a fantastic time and we truly enjoyed the virtual experience.
National Carers Week
Residents are celebrating National Carers’ Week, which takes place from June 5-11. Residents wanted to thank all the wonderful staff at the home, whose hard work and dedication make a real difference to the lives of those living in their care.
Staff were treated to party; afternoon tea in the garden with live music. Head chef had put together a wonderful spread of party food for everyone to enjoy. Family and friends arrived throughout the afternoon to join in the fun with staff and residents.
Residents also gave thanks by giving handmade cards and handwritten letters to carers with a small gift of thanks for all that they do.
Upcoming events
Wimbledon
Join us for Wimbledon day, we will be enjoying fresh strawberries with cream and have a friendly game of table tennis.
Could you be a Volunteer?
Do you have any spare time? Could you make a difference? If so, we'd love to hear from you. For more information on volunteering please contact the home direct.
Take a break on us!
Come and take a break on us! Calling all Emergency Services Personnel - we can offer a warm welcome and refreshing drink on your break. There may be a cake or two too.....
Knit & Natter
Join us for our weekly Knit & Natter group, you will have the chance to learn or show off you knitting skills whilst chatting & enjoy light refreshments with friends!
Coffee Morning
Join us for our monthly coffee mornings, enjoy great chats over a hot drink & a selection of sweet treats!
