Activities at Edingley Lodge Care Home

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.”

Residents and staff at Edingley Lodge marked the 77th Indian Independence Day which took place on August 15th.

Independence Day is celebrated on August 15th, the anniversary of the day in 1947 when the provisions of the Indian Independence Act, which transferred legislative sovereignty to the Indian Constituent Assembly, came into effect and India gained its Independence from the United Kingdom. It is a public holiday in India. The Prime Minister raises the red national flag of India and addresses the nation.

Residents watched videos of celebrations across India and travelled virtually to famous sites in India.  Those residents who had visited India previously shared their experiences of their trips.  Head chef  put on a fabulous spread of delicious Indian dishes including a variety of different curries with samosas, bhajis, pakora, kofta, papdum, naan, with raita, lime pickle and mango chutney all washed down with lots of delicious hot tea.

Staff, residents, relatives and the local community came together at Edingley Lodge to enjoy a community BBQ that was held in the home’s grounds on 4th August 2023.

The hospitality team at Edingley Lodge served a selection of BBQ favourites including BBQ chicken, corn on the cob, vegetable and chicken skewers which were enjoyed by everyone who came to the event.

Guests included friends and family to the residents and staff at the home, and the local emergency services personnel also stopped in at the event. The team at the home also invited local singer Russel Weaver who performed a range of classic hits including 50’s  and 70’s, which many of the guests sang along to.

The Residents said, “I thoroughly enjoyed the day surrounded by lots of great people. Thankfully the weather held out until we finished. Staff did a great job, not just on the day, but organising the event and getting everyone together.”

Our residents love a baking session especially on Sunday morning.
Today we made some delicious treats for our afternoon tea. Residents baked and decorated cupcakes and it's safe to say they were thoroughly enjoyed!
The ladies enjoyed chatting about the home baked food they cooked for their families. A Sunday was a popular baking day where pies were baked by the dozen.
We find this kind of activity always great for social interaction and who doesn't love cake?!