Activities at Shelburne 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!
Helen Abbott
Hello. My name is Helen. I am the Activities Lead here at Shelburne Lodge.
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 Shelburne Lodge Care Home
Happy New Year from Shelburne Lodge!
Happy New Year 2025 from all of us at Shelburne Lodge!
As we step into this exciting new year, we're grateful for the wonderful memories we've created and we look forward to making even more together. Here’s to new adventures, laughter, and all the amazing moments that lie ahead!
Our residents and family members celebrated the first day of the year in style! With a special afternoon tea party which was entertained by an amazing guitarist!
Exciting times at Shelburne
Last week, our residents and staff played the Final Darts Tournament at Shelburne, and it was a thrilling experience! The competition was fierce, and the skill level was off the charts.
It was great to see so many talented residents showcasing their abilities and battling it out for the medal !
Let's keep the darts spirit alive until the next tournament!
Cheese and Wine!
On the first Friday of every month we celebrate our Cheese and wine social event.
For January, we enjoyed a delicious Cheese and Wine afternoon, with wine and cheeses from Europe, including some lovely French, Italian and Spanish cheeses.
We tried a selection of different cheeses and wines whilst chatting and putting the world to rights. The perfect afternoon with friends and family.
ConneX is Live!
As part of Barchester’s digital transformation, Shelburne Lodge went live today with our new Customer Relationship Management system - ConneX.
ConneX supports and helps manage the journey from enquiry to admission with everything in the system connected together which supports us in providing an exceptional customer experience.
A Heartfelt Christmas at Highcrest
This holiday season, Geanette, one of our residents, made a special return yesterday to Highcrest school—a place that holds years of joyful memories shared with her late husband.
Together, they celebrated Christmas here, creating a tapestry of love and laughter that still warms her heart today. Though her husband had passed, Geanette's wish was to revisit those cherished moments and keep his spirit alive in her heart. As she walked through the familiar halls, she could almost hear their laughter echoing and see the joy in his eyes. Each ornament and decoration reminded her of the special times they spent together, and she felt a sense of comfort in knowing that those memories would forever be a part of her.
This year, Geanette celebrates not just the holiday season, but the enduring love they shared—a love that transcends time and space. She encourages everyone to hold tight to their memories, for they are the threads that weave our stories together. Here’s to love, remembrance, and the magic of the holiday season! May we all find joy in our cherished memories and keep our loved ones close to our hearts!
Mischievous Elf
Our Mischief Elf is spreading holiday cheer this week in support of Alzheimer’s! From delicious cupcakes to fun photos with the elves, there's plenty of festive fun to be had while raising funds for this important charity! Here's a sneak peek at the mischief they've been up to:
- Sorting laundry with Rachel and falling over (oops, those nicely folded towels are a bit unruly now! )
- Answering phones as the Shelburne Elf with our admin team
- Sorting accounts with Avi and Tracey
- Helping Anthony with some mopping magic
- Assisting Chef Paula in the kitchen
- Getting in residents' way while they want to read the newspaper
- Trying to steal residents' freshly baked biscuits
- Getting in the way of our maintenance team while they are trying to get decorations done
Join us in the fun and support a great cause!
