Activities at Rose Lodge Care Home

Barchester care homes and hospitals nationwide linked together for a fantastic quiz in celebration of Barchester’s 100th live virtual event.

Residents engaged in a variety of questions ranging from historical trivia to visual puzzles and brainteasers.

Everyone who joined had a fantastic time and enjoyed some friendly competition.

Residents enjoyed a lovely afternoon visiting the Magpie Centre where we were welcomed by the centres volunteers. They provided an informative talk about the running of the centre and the things in which they do before we were taken on a tour of the gardens where we met ‘Pebbles’ the pony.

We enjoyed a lovely afternoon with tea and some delicious cakes whilst spending time with Pebbles. Pet therapy ponies are good for those living with dementia or other disabilities and equine assisted learning therapy encourages interaction between horses and people to promote mental wellbeing.

The Magpie Centre has been carrying out our life-changing activities at nearby Wallington Hall location for over 30 years, and they take great pride in the exceptional standard of our instructors and volunteers. They rely on voluntary help, as well as donations and legacies to deliver their services.  All our residents said they had a lovely afternoon and it was so lovely to meet Pebbles and we look forward to visiting again soon.

Residents were invited to Thomas Clarkson Academy to watch the Annual Showcase of Bugsy Malone! This was such a treat for the residents and a wonderful performance to watch. All of the cast were Thomas Clarkson Academy drama students and really knew their stuff.

Wendy said, "I thoroughly enjoyed the dancing and all the lovely costumes".

We would all really like to thank Mr Clay, the amazing drama teacher for inviting us and all the very impressive students.

Staff and residents are celebrating because their wonderful Managing Director, Fiona Fagan, from Barchester’s North East and Scotland Division, has stepped completely out of her comfort zone to compete in the Barchester Charitable Foundation Cook Off 2024.

Fiona went head-to-head with the Managing Directors from Barchester’s four other divisions and cooked up a storm to raise a phenomenal £24,595 for Barchester’s Charitable Foundation which helps connect vulnerable people and those living with a disability to community groups in their local area by providing grants to improve mobility and quality of life.  Each year the Foundation distributes thousands of pounds to individuals, small community groups and charities across England, Scotland and Wales.  

Here at Rose Lodge, we celebrated American Independence Day with entertainment by Zac! Zac played such delightful songs on his saxophone at our American themed Party. Zac also went round residents rooms and played for them so everyone was involved.

Residents also enjoyed a scrumptious themed lunch of hot dogs and burgers with fries. A classic American meal with beautiful decorations. It was a wonderful day that everyone enjoyed. In the afternoon  residents enjoyed a themed crossword and joined in with activity books - all about Independence day.

 We welcome all blue light services such as the police, firefighters, and paramedics, to pop in at any time of the day or night to take a break and pick up a hot beverage and scrumptious treats from our café we have freshly  baked cakes every day.

We thoroughly enjoy welcoming these amazing men and women into our home for a much deserved break. These special members of the community do so much for our  residents at Rose Lodge and we feel it is very important to offer them a warm, safe space to relax while on break or filling in  paperwork.

 We look forward to welcoming  all Emergency Services to Rose Lodge