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.
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 Shelburne Lodge Care Home
Shelburne Lodge embraces flower power!
Residents enjoyed celebrating International Flower Day which took place this week. International Flower Day promotes the psychological boost that flowers can give to people. From growing and nurturing plants and flowers, to gifting flowers to show love and appreciation, and sometimes just the simple act of admiring their beauty – flowers have the power to make someone’s day.
Residents took part in flower-based activities throughout the day including a flower arranging and a flower quiz which everyone really enjoyed. Their collective knowledge about flowers gained from years of gardening experience was very impressive.
Sharon Pither, General Manager at Shelburne Lodge said: “Whilst our garden is compact it’s a much loved space with raised beds and containers, residents really enjoy looking after the plants and flowers and watching them grow and change through the seasons. We don’t have many flowers at the moment so our residents very much enjoying having the fresh flowers to make arrangements then on display around the home”.
Our varied life enrichment programme keeps residents active, and provides a daily choice of engaging physical, mental and spiritual activities tailored to residents’ interests and abilities.
Resident celebrates her 103rd birthday!
Celebrations have been in full swing at Shelburne Lodge as one of its residents reached her 103rd birthday in style. Glasses of bubbly were raised in celebration for Edith and everyone enjoyed a special birthday cake made for the occasion.
Reading all the cards herself she commented “I don’t believe I’m 103”, and asked for the secret to long life she said “yogurt and fresh fruit” which Shelburne Lodge happily provides daily. Edith enjoys Bridge and a member of two local clubs in Wycombe.
Sharon Pither, General Manager added: “We’re delighted to be celebrating a truly remarkable woman as she celebrates this special birthday. Edith is a new resident to the home who we have all enjoyed getting to know, she loves quizzes and mastermind is a particular favourite.”
Our festive home
Residents are spoilt for choice with all the Christmas trees around the home - they look amazing and certainly putting us into the festive spirit!
Cheese and Wine tasting
Residents and staff at Shelburne Lodge care home enjoyed an afternoon with an in- house cheese and wine tasting sampling from selections of cheeses from around the world. Good old British Cheddar ,Swiss Emmental, French Brie, Dutch Gouda and Feta from Greece.
These were enjoyed with some worldwide wines from France, Germany, Italy and South Africa which the residents described as fruity, floral and zesty.
The hospitality team along with the activities co-ordinator provided a selection of biscuits, fruit and savoury snacks served to residents.
Residents enjoy Christmas Wreath making
The fun and laughter has continued at Shelburne Lodge care home as residents recently enjoyed making Christmas wreaths for their relatives, friends and the local Air Raid Café as a gift.
Sharon Pither, General Manager at Shelburne Lodge Care Home said: “Ensuring residents feel engaged and connected within our homes is more important than ever. Our residents have really enjoyed all the December activities and crafts are particularly popular. We provide a wide range of activities at Shelburne Lodge as part of the life enrichment programme for residents, and the wreath making was very popular!
Thomas celebrates 90th Birthday!
Celebrations have been in full swing at Shelburne Lodge, as one of its residents reaches his 90th Birthday in style.
Thomas was joined by staff and other residents as he watched a special DVD tribute for his birthday. A champagne reception was held at the home and guests enjoyed a special birthday cake made by the home’s chef.
