Activities at Rose Lodge Care Home

Staff at the home were delighted to celebrate two more members of the team completed their National Diploma in adult care.

Cameron and Khaye were presented with flowers, gifts, their hard earned certificate’s at a celebration in the home to mark their achievement followed by a meal at Worzel’s restaurant.

Cameron and Khaye are a very popular and much loved members of the Rose Lodge care team, by our residents, their families and colleagues alike. It goes without saying that the home couldn’t be more proud of the ladies and everything that they have achieved during their diploma journey. 

Staff and residents across our homes were treated to an interactive virtual Christmas-inspired table decorating masterclass, courtesy of talented master florist, Kathryn Delve.  

Kathryn is an independent florist based in Somerset, she specialises in creating unique wedding and event flowers.  She takes much of her inspiration for her displays from the beautiful scenery that surrounds her home and the changing seasons and colours.

During the workshop, residents were invited to join Kathryn to make beautiful Christmas-themed table decorations. 
 

We were thrilled to have JG Fitness return to our home for another enjoyable exercise session that brought our residents together. 

These regular sessions are beneficial for our mind, body, and soul. 

This week, we incorporated bands into our exercises and are eagerly anticipating our next session.

We were delighted to welcome, Charlotte and Shannan from the local branch of Yorkshire Building Society in Wisbech and David a cyber-crime specialist with Cambridgeshire police, who held a workshop to sharing key tips on how to avoid common financial scams and fraud. A topical issue that often affects the elderly, the experts demonstrated how to recognise a scam, and the correct way to respond and report them.

The talk discussed how scams are disguised, and can occur in person, by phone, by post, by email, and even through social media. Guests shared their own scamming experiences and recovery strategies

Following the workshop, our experts were on hand to then take and answer further questions from the audience.

Residents across our services had a lovely time joining Emily and Marie-Therese from the Wallace Collection, for a virtual introduction to Reubens' Rainbow Landscape.

Residents truly enjoyed the sensory walk through one of the museum’s most famous landscape paintings.

Everyone who joined had a wonderful experience and can’t wait to put their creative skills to the test by painting some landscapes of our their in the coming days!
 

Residents and members of the community were delighted to welcome PCSO Smith and PC Coaker from the local police force to join us at the home for their ‘Coffee with a Coppa’ event.

PCSO Smith and PC Coaker spoke to the audience about their own career paths, why they wished to join the force and spoke to the group about the latest goings on from within the town, before taking questions from the audience.

We were also delighted to welcome Paula and Marion from the local U3A Wisbech branch who joined us for our special community event.