Activities at Ritson Lodge Care Home
Our home is always full of life, and we can thank our wonderful Activities Coordinators for this. Dedication to creating a unique and interesting activities programme is what sets us apart from other homes. We always take into consideration that some people would prefer to pursue their own interests, which is why our team strive to incorporative activities that cater to a wide range of tastes and hobbies. Our trips out are always fun and exciting as well, and residents are guaranteed to return with stories to tell their loved ones!
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 Ritson Lodge Care Home
Amazing and Curious Creatures
Residents at Ritson Lodge love the animal therapy sessions that our dedicated Activities Team organises. As one of the foundations of our Life Enrichment program, we know that animal therapy can help reduce blood pressure and improve overall cardiovascular health.
Over the last week we have had some curious creatures visit our Residents who enjoyed getting to know some of the amazing and hopefully not too scary exotic reptiles. From the smiles and laughter it was clear to see that our residents were all Dr Dolittles.
By taking regular feedback and requests from our residents we can enhance our life enrichment program to suit the interests of the residents.
Tiny Tim and Dasher’s Visit to Ritson Lodge
Its every little girl’s dream of having a pony and as the years pass we definitely don’t grow out of it.
Today local young lady Chelsie walked her wonderful Shetland’s Dasher and Tiny Tim up to see the residents .. both Dasher and Tiny Tim enjoyed being fussed and being fed cucumber and celery – no carrots sadly as Dasher has diabetes!! .. but they did enjoy a nibble on the grass. Both Dasher and Tiny Tim behaved impeccably and are welcome back at any time.
The residents said it was lovely to be visited by them as it was something that some of them had never experienced.
Hoe Down with Cain The Bar
The residents at Ritson Lodge gathered together for an afternoon of ‘Country Music’ by popular duo ‘Cain The Bar’...
Many residents and their relatives took to the dance floor, hands clapped and tambourines shook. Budding line dancers stepped up and before long we had a ‘Hoe Down’! Cow boy hats and tassels were the dress code of the day. Sue and Kevin from Cain The Bar sung all the favourite country hits so that everyone could join in and sing along . Its fare to say that a good old ‘Rootin Tootin’ fun day was had by all.
Cookery Club sausage rolls!
Watch out Tom – There’s a couple of new chefs in town...
Shirley and Ted have made an awesome job of making these tasty sausage rolls .. Gorgeous local pork sausage meat seasoned with mixed herbs and chopped onions with a hint of pickle for that ‘superior flavour’ nestled in a crispy blanket of puff pastry topped with a sprinkle of cracked black pepper then baked to perfection … Absolutely delicious and they actually made enough for the whole of Ritson Lodge to sample.
Double birthday celebrations
This week we celebrated not one but two fabulous residents on their birthdays. The beautiful Bernie and our handsome Albert who had cake, presents, family and friends.
At Ritson Lodge we celebrate birthdays not just as a mark of ageing another year but as a celebration of life, achievements, and personal growth. It's a time for reflection, gratitude, and looking forward to future possibilities. Birthdays provide a special opportunity for us to help residents to gather with loved ones and create lasting memories.
Happy Birthday Jean!
All here at Ritson Lodge are very pleased to wish our wonderful Jean a Happy Birthday.
At Ritson Lodge we celebrate birthdays not just as a mark of ageing another year but as a celebration of life, achievements, and personal growth. It's a time for reflection, gratitude, and looking forward to future possibilities. Birthdays provide a special opportunity for us to help residents to gather with loved ones and create lasting memories.
