Activities at Edingley Lodge Care Home

What a wonderful fun packed week we have had here at Edingley!

When residents requested a trip to the local garden centre, there was no stopping us and off we went that day in our home's minibus. Residents loved walking around the garden centre, buying the bits they needed and having a well deserved cup of tea in the cafe.

We also spotted some familiar faces around one of the corners, but there was no bothering or spooking our ladies! Absolutely fearless!

Autumn themed Art session!

This morning residents joined together with our activities team member for art club in the activities room at Edingley Lodge.

Simple colouring and painting is a form of self expression that can boost self-esteem and relaxation. So we wanted to take advantage and celebrate the new season now there's a chill in the air!

Resident Sylvia also joined with the activities team to decorate the home for Autumn season!

Our residents really enjoyed our group session of dominoes this afternoon. It was lovely to get together over a cup of tea and enjoy the game as it was something a bit different!

A great time was had by everyone so we will definitely be making this a regular occurrence!

Staff and residents at Edingley Lodge celebrated Mexican Independence Day on September 15th  in style by hosting a Mexican-inspired fiesta with mariachi music, salsa dancing and cocktails. Every year on September 16th, the bells of every town square in Mexico sound to remember that in Dolores Hidalgo, a town in Mexico, in the early morning of the 16th of September 1810, Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a Catholic Priest known as Father Hidalgo, made the first cry for Independence from Spain who were the rulers at the time.  So, between the 15th and 16th of September (Midnight of the 15th of September), Mexicans celebrate the moment of insurgency, the possibility, and the hope for Freedom in their country. It was the moment that defined their National identity.

Our residents love a baking session .Today we made some delicious treats for our afternoon tea. Residents baked and decorated some fruit cakes and it's safe to say they were thoroughly enjoyed.
The residents enjoyed chatting about the home baked food they cooked for their families. We find this kind of activity always great for social interaction and who doesn't love cake?!

Residents and staff at Edingley Lodge care home celebrated their cultural heritage at a special event this Morning. Residents at Edingley Lodge Care Home enjoyed a range of traditional food from countries all over the world, served up by staff dressed in clothing of their original national heritage.  Staff suggested dishes which represented their home nation's culture, which have been prepared by chef and his team for all to sample.

Deputy Manager Joanne Parrish said: “We are proud of our rich cultural diversity so thought what better way to celebrate this by having a multicultural day. Our residents are extremely excited and are looking forward to sampling traditional dishes from across the world.”