Activities at Werrington Lodge Care Home

We have welcomed our local constabulary into our home and as they are a regular visitor the residents are used to seeing them and they don’t worry at all in fact they love sitting and chatting to them especially the ladies. 

This is our local PCSO Ronnie Durrell he enjoys coming into the home and having a cup of tea with the residents and he has got to know quite a few of them and has built up a good rapport. We had a Crime Scene morning where we had PCSO Ronnie Durrell and Dave Barron who is a retired Forensic Officer from The Cambs Constabulary and we turned the Activitiy Room into a crime scene.

The crime scene was set with a lifeless body covered in a sheet and surrounded by many clues would be evidence markers eg. hair, footprints, finger prints a drinks can and a packet of cigarettes. 

Dave talked the residents through the crime scene what to look for at a crime scene and how that evidence is processed to put would be offenders at the scene it was brilliant the residents were asking all sorts of questions and Dave loved the enthusiasm they showed. He told us all about the different fingerprints and how they come about.

Werrington Lodge recently had a visit from CJ’s Birds of Prey!

As you can see, the birds were magnificent, and the afternoon proved to be a major success for not only the residents, but we had lovely feedback from friends and relatives who joined us for the afternoon. 

It is incredible to see the birds in a wildlife surrounding, but to see them up close and be able to hold them is something else.

The birds they brought were amongst a few: a Snowy Owl who was lovely and didn’t mind resting on our resident’s arm, and an Eagle Owl who was a little more austere.

So we would like to thank CJ’s Birds of Prey for coming and bringing these magnificent birds with them. We thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon!

The residents really enjoy it when we have animal events in the home as they most definitely benefit from handling them and talk about them long after the entertainers have gone.

We were visited by the Whittlesey Motorcycle Club who brought approximately10 bikes and also a tri car which had been hand built by Tony, the owner, and had taken over 2 years. 

Tony took some of the residents around the block in it and they absolutely loved it, one of the residents was telling everyone all about it for days! He loved the photo that he had taken in it which he proudly displays in his room. 

The residents loved seeing the shiny motorcycles and speaking to the owners/riders. It was most definitely something different for them and we would like to thank Andy again, and his fellow club members, for taking the time to come out to us and show the residents their machines.

It was very much appreciated and we hope to do it again sometime!

Werrington Lodge Celebrates National Cat Day with Heart warming Visit from Cat Rescue

In celebration of National Cat Day, Werrington Lodge had the pleasure of hosting a special event featuring Trevor and Jill from the Cat Rescue organisation. Their visit was not only informative but also brought immense joy to our community.

Trevor and Jill shared valuable insights into their cat re-homing procedures, providing an in-depth look at how they care for and find forever homes for these beloved animals. To the delight of our residents, their families, and our staff, they also brought along some adorable kittens. These tiny bundles of joy quickly won the hearts of everyone present, with many attendees expressing interest in adopting them.

We extend our deepest gratitude to Trevor and Jill for their dedication to animal welfare and for making our National Cat Day celebration truly special. Your commitment to these wonderful animals is deeply appreciated, and we look forward to welcoming you back to our community in the future.

Happy National Cat Day to all cat lovers!

In a heart warming celebration, Cecil and Norma were honoured on their 68th wedding anniversary. The couple, residents of Werrington Lodge Care Home, received warm wishes from staff and fellow residents as they marked this extraordinary milestone.

The day was made special with a delightful anniversary lunch, held in one of the care home's cosy lounges. The atmosphere was filled with joy and affection as everyone gathered to celebrate the couple's enduring love and commitment.

The staff at Werrington Lodge, part of Barchester Healthcare, expressed their heartfelt congratulations to Cecil and Norma. "We are thrilled to celebrate this wonderful occasion with Cecil and Norma," said the care home manager. "Their love story is an inspiration to us all, and we wish them many more years of happiness and cherished moments together."

Here's to Cecil and Norma, and to the many beautiful years they've shared and will continue to share. Cheers to their love and the joy they bring to our community.

Happy National Beer Day from Werrington Lodge!

To all our family and friends, we're celebrating today with a refreshing selection of lagers, beers, and wines. And for our non-drinkers, we have plenty of delicious soft drinks on hand!

After enjoying our beverages, we’ll be relaxing with a cosy movie afternoon - perfect for a lovely, easy Sunday.

Join us in raising a glass to good times and great company!