Activities at Sherwood Lodge Care Home
Our Activities Coordinator is constantly striving to mentally and physically stimulate those we support by organising group and individual activities for anyone and everyone to participate in. We have regular outings in the mini bus to nearby places of interest including local garden centres and parks as well as musicians and entertainers. We also hold bingo evenings which are helped out by our residents families. We also have a local pub nearby which the residents enjoy visiting from time to time for a spot of lunch or sitting in the gardens in the summer time. We try our best to arrange activities that reflect their interests as best is possible. We also encourage relatives to join with activities and events as often as they can.
Emma Powers
Hi, my name is Emma Powers; I am the Activities Coordinator here at Sherwood Lodge.
I have worked in the care sector for over two decades; prior to this I was a soldier in the UK Armed Forces where I gained exceptional powers of communication, organisation and teamwork. During my time as a carer I have gained my NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and have been employed as a Senior Carer. I chose to switch professional roles to activities as I find supporting both residential and dementia residents very rewarding.
I have been employed within Barchester for over three years, I love working for this company and am really excited to continue to care for all of its residents and their families.
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 Sherwood Lodge Care Home
Families reconnect
For residents at Sherwood Lodge care home in Preston, the long awaited reunion with one family member has become a reality, as one single named visitor is now allowed to visit each resident in their bedroom.
There has been much anticipation of this moment by families and residents alike. Guidance was issued by the Government on March 4 and Barchester Healthcare, who run Sherwood Lodge care home, is proceeding with a safe and cautious approach to visiting. Strict protocols are in place with all visitors required to have a negative Lateral Flow Device test result before being allowed into the home, and infection control measures and social distancing in place for every visit, with hand holding allowed but not recommended.
Comic Relief Red Nose Day
Staff and residents at Sherwood Lodge recently enjoyed a fun-filled day of activities to raise money for Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day.
Comic Relief spends the money raised by Red Nose Day to help people living tough lives across the UK and internationally. Since its launch in 1988, Red Nose Day has become a British institution when people across the country get together to raise money at their home, school and work, accompanied by an exciting night of TV on the BBC, full of comedy and entertainment to inspire the nation to give generously.
Housekeeper celebrates Long Service Award
The Head of Housekeeping at Sherwood Lodge in Fulwood, Preston has received a prestigious long service award in celebration of working at Barchester Healthcare for 10 years.
Bridget Lawrenson, now Head of Housekeeping, started at Barchester in February 2011 and has worked with residents and their relatives to ensure that their needs have been met over the years.
Residents shares scripting skills
Sherwood Lodge resident, Margaret had pleasure in sharing pictures of her wonder illuminated scripting skills to the home. Margaret who was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts likes to say “she was born in the USA but made in England” shared her scripting skills having shown a flair for art at school which had led her to studying ‘Lettering, Writing and Illuminating’ at the Harris Institute, now part of the University at Central Lancs campus. The result was a successful career as a draughtswoman with Post Office telephone (now BT).
Staff amongst first to receive vaccine
Staff at Barchester’s Sherwood Lodge care home, in Preston were delighted to be invited to have the vaccination at Royal Preston Hospital which has lifted everyone’s spirits after what has been a very challenging year for everyone.
General Manager, Charlene Porter said: “We’ve had a year like no other and the vaccine feels like the light at the end of the tunnel. Our teams have been magnificent in how they have risen to every challenge during this pandemic and we are proud to play our part in this next phase to ensure the most vulnerable are protected.”
Christmas celebrations
Barchester’s Sherwood Lodge have been in the Christmas spirit by throwing a festive lunch for Residents.
Sherwood Lodge’s Christmas party was in full swing with fancy dress, festive foods, music and games. Residents enjoyed a feast of festive foods prepared by the home’s hospitality team.
General Manager, Charlene Porter said: “We’ve had a year like no other so we wanted to really spoil our residents and give them an extra special treat. We’ve all had such fun letting our hair down today, and it is clear that everyone really enjoyed the day.”
