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.
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 Leonard Lodge Care Home
Blackwater Pygmy Goats
We had a visit from Blackwater Pygmy Goats. The goats were incredibly cute and the residents and the staff enjoyed cuddling them. They brought a smile to the residents' faces and were a big hit with everyone.
Choir Visit
We enjoyed a visit from Trinity Church choir as part of out Easter celebrations. The choir sang beautifully and performed hymns that residents remembered their parents singing for them. It was an enjoyable and uplifting experience for us all.
Mother's Day Assembly
St Joseph's Catholic School invited us to attend their Mother's Day assembly, where residents presented prizes to the children after judging a drawing competition. The pictures the children drew can be seen on the wall behind us. The assembly was lovely with lots of excellent singing – we all really enjoyed it!
Snow Day
Staff took advantage of the bad weather to build a snowman for residents. They all enjoyed sitting inside in the warm whilst the masterpiece was being created.
National Puzzle Day
On National Puzzle Day, we all got together to try and complete this fiendishly difficult puzzle. Despite our best efforts and the help of passing staff and visitors, we didn't manage to get it finished on the day, but we had fun trying!
A Christmas Surprise
Adam and Greenwood of Billericay sent Santa, his elf and their dogs to visit us. They brought presents for all the residents, but we all agreed that the best part was stroking Max and Lily, the lovely dogs, although young Santa was quite a hit as well. Many thanks to John and his son.
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.
