Activities at Edingley Lodge Care Home

Perfectly timed in the middle of a sunny afternoon, staff and residents at Barchester’s Edingley Lodge had a fantastic time as we welcomed the local ice cream van to the home, a brilliant excuse to sample lots of cooling treats.

Residents, relatives and guests experimented with many different types of toppings and flavour combinations, from the exotic and back to the traditional good old dairy-based ice cream, they tasted and savoured them all.

Residents at Edingley Lodge had a very exciting visit from Zoolab, Residents and staff were very brave whilst holding the creepy crawlies!

Established in 1997, ZooLab remains a family-run business with a mother-and-daughter team at the helm. They are supported by a fantastic group of passionate field presenters and operational support staff who enthusiastically share their love of nature with audiences of all ages.

Residents visited, Woodborough Garden Centre They really enjoyed looking around the gift shop and looking at all the beautiful vibrant flowers, they even picked some lovely flowers up for them self. We all enjoyed a hot drink and cake in the cafe area, 

Woodborough Green Garden Centre, situated near Nottingham, became part of the British Garden Centres family in 2022. Offering a diverse range of products including seasonal plants, gifts, homeware, and furniture,

Staff and residents at Edingley Lodge  decorated their home  to re-create the atmosphere of theNotting Hill Carnival this August.  Staff and residents had a fantastic time experiencing all the Caribbean flavours of the carnival from street food to cocktails and authentic drum music, there was a real carnival vibe at the home.

The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual Caribbean festival featuring sound systems and parade bands that has taken place since the mid-1960s on the streets of London around Notting Hill and Ladbroke Grove.  Many residents have enjoyed visiting the carnival in years gone by and so the home’s activities team wanted to try to recreate its style by bringing the carnival to Edingley Lodge.

Here at Edingley Lodge we had a fun day celebrating India’s Independence Day. Residents watched videos of celebrations across India and travelled virtually to famous sites in India, they enjoyed listening to Indian music, Staff & residents dressed up in Indian attire, those residents and staff who had visited India previously shared their experiences of their trips.  Head chef Marta put on a fabulous spread of delicious Indian dishes including a variety of different curries with samosas, bhajis, pakora and naan, all washed down with lots of delicious hot tea.

Thank you to the Newark Crusader for welcoming us all aboard.

the boat set-off from Newark and sailed along the River Trent, taking the scenic route past Newark Castle. Residents and staff had a brilliant time enjoying the scenic views. Residents reminisced about boat trips with their family & friends, We spotted wildlife animals and other boats sailing along the way. We also enjoyed our personal tour guide, the staff were amazing!

The Newark Crusader offers pre-booked cruises on the River Trent from Newark Marina for care homes, elderly, special needs, community, and educational groups with excellent disabled access, including those in wheelchairs. The pleasure of cruising on the River Trent is therapeutic, helping people relax and enjoy being in contact with wildlife and the outdoors.