Activities at Kingfisher Lodge Care Home
Activities are the cornerstone of a wholesome home experience and our Activities Coordinators are always putting their creative minds to the test by organising new and exciting social events for residents to partake in. Of course, we take into account the likes and dislikes of those we support, so if someone doesn’t feel like trying something new, there will always be something on offer to reflect their personal interests. For the people who may just prefer some peace and quiet instead, we also offer one-to-one time that can be enjoyed with a nice cup of coffee or just a simple chat – whatever they desire.
George Tantrum
Hi, I am George and I am the Activities Lead here at Kingfisher Lodge. I have worked in healthcare for over 6 years and I have a passion for enriching the lives of the people in our home. We offer a wide variety of life enrichment activities within our home, from minibus trips and group outings all the way to spending some one on one time with our residents. If you pop into the home, the chances is you’ll find me, so come say hello!
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 Kingfisher Lodge Care Home
99th Birthday Celebrations
Elsie received lots of cards and gifts as the day came to celebrate her 99th birthday during lockdown.
Friends and staff made it the best day for her and opened the garden on Sunday for a special visit from her daughter and grandson.
Elsie also enjoyed a video call from her other daughter, a special cake and a celebratory tea with other residents. Lots of singing happy birthday went on all day from all the staff around the home, which Elsie enjoyed joining in with.
Elsie said she has had a lovely day, and enjoyed the homemade cake so much thath she wanted another slice.
Long-Awaited Reunions
Kingfisher Lodge has opened its beautiful gardens to host the long-awaited reunions of our residents and their loved ones. Afternoons have been spent in the lovely sunny Saltford under appropriately spaced gazebos.
Emotions have ran high as only to be expected,, but the tears were of joy, and it was lovely to here laughter along with the trains speeding by over the fence. The garden flowers, scents, the birds and the weather has made the visits a joy to be a part of.
All Barchester guidelines have been followed, including disinfecting the garden furniture after each visit.
Anniversary Celebrations
Kingfisher Lodge had a lovely couple who have celebrated another wedding anniversary in the home. This year, they were treated to a lovely meal, drinks with staff and a beautiful cake made and decorated by Head Chef, Karen. After the meal, the looked forward to a socially distanced afternoon with some of their loved ones who came in for a visit.
Community Letters
Residents at Kingfisher Lodge have loved the correspondence from the local community and friends and family of staff.
Letters, pictures, gifts and postcards arrived from local schools; friends children and even strangers have been a great support, comfort and talking point through lockdown and are very much appreciated.
Residents have come together to read these lovely written gifts, and they have brightened up the home.
Carers Week
Kingfisher Lodge celebrated the hard work that all their carers do. The carers were treated to something every day. Carers loved the daily surprises!
When the Queen Came to Visit
Residents at Kingfisher Lodge enjoyed the Queen visiting in the garden. A lovely afternoon was had by all eating cake and drinking tea in the sunshine. There was lots of singing, including 'Happy Birthday' to queen Elizabeth, and our national anthem. There was lots of laughing, as the Queen waved to all the residents and they practiced their royal wave back.
