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.
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
National Pumpkin Day
Residents and staff at Edingley Lodge care home, Started celebrating National Pumpkin Day by creating their very special autumn flower arrangements.
National Pumpkin Day is an annual celebration observed on October 25th of every year. Autumn begins with the harvest of Pumpkins. October - a month of the year wouldn't get completed without a day celebrated for the pumpkins.
Pumpkins are little more than the fun decorative veggie.
National Pumpkin Day celebrates the pumpkins, their history, origin, tradition, and the nutrient health benefits it gives.
Coffee and Cake by the Lake
At Edingley, we're lucky to be within a short distance of a great variety of shops, a cafe, garden centre and even a pub in our Community!
We decided to visit the local cafe nearby - Cake by the lake Cafe with some of our residents for a change of scenery to enjoy good coffee and great company. The staff were all friendly and very accommodating.
We'll definitely be back again soon to enjoy your hospitality!
Residents mark Breast Cancer Awareness month
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Edingley Lodge care home in Edingley,Newark marked Breast Cancer Awareness Month which is taking place throughout October.
Sadly, we all know someone affected by breast cancer - over 55,000 people are diagnosed with the disease each year. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, a chance for people to Wear It Pink, get involved in raising funds and find out more about how to check themselves and what to do if they find any symptoms of breast cancer.
Pampering Session
Today our residents have enjoyed a selection of beauty and pampering sessions within the home.
Relaxing music sets an ambient scene during each session, as Residents sit to enjoy an afternoon of pampering which leaves them feeling relaxed and confident each time.
Wonderful conversation was had by all as Residents shared their memories of spa days they enjoyed whilst growing up, discussing how much their moods are lifted during pamper sessions like this, with treatments including hand massages and nail therapy.
Scarecrow Making
May we introduce you to Mrs Stuffy. She sits proudly by the entrance to Edingley Lodge, where she watches the world go by.
It is time for and we wanted to be part of our community and the festivities by making a scarecrow.
We have had so much fun making the scarecrow in lounge, using things we could find easily in and around the home. We hope she enjoys sitting in the last late summer sunshine this weekend.
A delightful trip to the local Garden Centre.
Our residents had a delightful trip to the local Garden Centre.
Not only did they indulge in the most scrumptious coffee and cake, but they also got a sneak peek at the early Christmas preparations at the garden centre. Yes, you read that right – the festive spirit is already in the air at local garden centre !
Seeing the twinkling lights and beautiful Christmas displays left us all feeling a little more festive and ready for the season of joy. How about you? Is anyone else already feeling the Christmas spirit?
We'd love to hear your early Christmas plans or any memories you have of Brookfields Garden Centre. Share them below!
Thank you to the team for their hospitality and for getting us all excited for the most wonderful time of the year.
Stay merry and bright, everyone!
Upcoming events
National Doughnut Week
Join us for national doughnut week, We will be making fresh doughnuts throughout the week!
Professional's breakfast
Calling all professional's join us for breakfast at Edingley Lodge!
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.....
Coffee Morning
Join us for our monthly coffee mornings, enjoy great chats over a hot drink & a selection of sweet treats!
