Activities at Leonard Lodge Care Home
Our activities team offer a wide range of social events, from the very popular Friday morning bingo, to gentle exercise sessions, skittles, regular animal visits and arts & crafts sessions. We are fortunate to have a team of volunteers who stop by weekly to provide additional support, allowing residents the opportunity for one-to-one sessions. These sessions could include anything, even something as simple as playing a game of Scrabble or just having a cup of tea and a chat. We believe that it is essential to support people in such a way that they are able to continue to live full and happy lives doing the things that they enjoy.
Lynn Amiri
My name is Lynn and I lead the Activities Team here at Leonard Lodge.
Since working at Leonard Lodge I have dedicated myself to ensuring that each of our residents can continue to partake in the hobbies that they have enjoyed for years. It is important that all of the residents here have access to life enriching, fun and social activities.
The whole home supports my team and I to organise activities, events and entertainment tailored to every residents preferences, abilities and needs. Each year we have a fantastically full calendar, and we look forward to the future when we can invite the families of residents to join us in the home again.
I am married with two children and two rather annoying rescue cats. I lived in Italy for a number of years and love all Italian food, especially when somebody else cooks it for me! I love to read, especially crime novels. I am a regular theatre goer with a passion for musicals. I like to sing and dance (albeit badly!).
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 Leonard Lodge Care Home
Macmillan Coffee Morning
We were joined by residents, families and staff for a few games of bingo in reception in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. We had a fun morning with a few lucky residents winning chocolate while raising money for a really good cause. Many thanks to everybody who brought cakes in!
Are you kidding me?
Residents enjoyed a visit from Blackwater pygmy goats. Rene had fun feeding the baby of the group and other residents enjoyed cuddling and stroking the different goats. For those residents who preferred something smaller and fluffier, there were chicks as well. The goats are always a big hit with residents, and we are already looking forward to their next visit.
Residents' Meeting
We held our regular residents meeting in the reception area with tea and cakes. It was then followed by a presentation about Romania done by our manager Tibi. The talk was informative and interesting, and we all agreed it was a beautiful country and a place we would like to visit one day.
Flamenco Dancers
Our wonderful flamenco dancers Juana and Michelle had everybody up & dancing. Residents, staff and visitors all enjoyed the amazing dancers and were able to feel the Flamenco vibe. A brilliant performance that put a smile on everybody's face.
Awarding the Arts
All the staff and residents at Leonard Lodge would like to congratulate Debbie and Leanne from Frederick Douglas Performing Arts Academy on their award. We are thrilled to say that they have been performing for residents since its the academy's inception, and we are delighted to continue supporting them as they support our residents.
Remembering D-Day
After watching the 75th D-Day celebrations, we made our way to reception for a singalong, followed by afternoon tea and, then a quiz that took us for a stroll down memory lane. It was a day full of emotion, with memories that were happy and sad, but everybody agreed that they were pleased that in, our own small way, we honoured all those brave soldiers.
Upcoming events
Countdown to Christmas
Take a look at all of the wonderful festive events and activities throughout December. Please feel free to join our celebrations. Contacts us for more information.
