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
Designated meeting suite keeping Residents connected
Residents are overjoyed at Sherwood Lodge care home in Preston, as Barchester Healthcare has implemented a visiting suite for residents to continue to spend time with their loved ones for the autumn and winter seasons in addition to the outdoor visiting that has been on offer for those able for many months.
Balancing resident wellbeing and safety is at the forefront of Barchester Healthcare’s thinking and they understand how important it is for residents and their family and friends to be able to spend time together in the safest way possible.
There has been much careful planning and preparation for this moment by Barchester Healthcare, who run Sherwood Lodge care home. It was welcome news for their residents and family and friends as we enter the colder season meaning catch-ups can continue to take place, instead of, or in addition to, outdoor visiting already offered for those able.
Alzheimer's National Elf Day
Staff and residents had a wonderful day and lots of laughs as the home celebrated the Alzheimer’s Society National Elf Day with the Elves being suitably mischievous throughout the day!
Colleague, Leanne deservedly won the best dressed Elf and General Manager, Charlene handed out delicious candy canes to everyone. It was a fun-filled day for all and seasonal greetings from everyone at Sherwood Lodge.
Remembrance
Remembrance day is always a special time here at Sherwood Lodge and this year was no exception. We were privileged to see online services from the children at Sherwood Primary School and our good friends at Fulwood Methodist Church (many thanks to Rev. Jane Wild). In addition the home would like to thank Adele McCauley for the beautiful hand knitted poppies proudly worn by our Residents and not forgetting the delicious chocolates, the Residents loved them.
Residents enjoy virtual armchair travels
During an activity we explored places that our residents had visited or lived in. This led to truly fascinating accounts of holidays and childhood memories from Edinburgh, Buxton and Singapore. Dene related stories from Cape town where she was born while Moira spoke of her husband who worked in Bowness.
Sid entertains
At Sherwood Lodge we are privileged to have a very talented singer and entertainer amongst our residents. Sid Harris – stage name Tate - joined Ken Dodd and other Liverpool entertainers in clubs and as an after dinner speaker.
Sid performed wonderfully in front of some of our residents in the lounge entertaining and telling jokes – well done Sid, let’s hope for an encore.
Staff recognised in Care Awards
The team at Sherwood Lodge were delighted to be recognised in Barchester’s Care Awards 2020 in the categories – Team of the Year, Administrator of the Year and Activities Coordinator of the Year. Whilst they did not win this year they are all up for the challenge for 2021.
More than 2,800 nominations were received from homes, residents, staff and relatives across the UK this year. All entries were of a very high standard and the home would like to thank everyone who kindly took the time to nominate them.
