Activities at White Lodge Care Home
Our Activities Coordinators here at White Lodge enjoy the fulfillment of helping residents feel important and a part of something. Meaningful moments are created through laughter and comfort. A varied activities programme is offered for the betterment of residents' bodies and minds, including music for health, 'Oomph' sessions and chair Zumba, in addition to coffee and cake groups that all inevitably lead to giggles and old fashioned singalongs. Also, we organise parties, trips out, walks in the country, bus outings and wonderful entertainers to visit our home. A sneaky tipple is always welcomed with cheese and crackers and, at the end of the day, it is important to go home knowing our activities have made a difference.
Shayla Sharmeen
Hi my name is Shayla and I'm the activities coordinator here at White Lodge.
Prior to taking the position, I joined White Lodge as care assistant in 2022 and loved every minute of my role. My passion is very much in supporting the day to day lives of the people we care for, it is important to me that our weekly calendar offers rich experiences with music from live entertainers, as well as arts and crafts tailored to individual abilities.
Getting to know our residents better is so important, and through regular family and friends’ meetings we can gain a greater understanding of their loved ones' interests and life prior to joining White Lodge that will make for an enriched activities program to be developed, one that keeps them at the heart of the local community. I look forward to getting to know you, and your loved ones.
We are always open to new ideas. If you would like to get involved in any of our Life Enrichment activities or have a skill, or project you'd like to share with our residents, please click here to contact me direct. New entertainers and community links are always welcome.
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 White Lodge Care Home
Ashton Keyne Coffee Morning
It was lovely to introduce a few more of our residents to the Ashton Keynes Village Hall coffee morning.
Head Chef; Richard made one of his beautiful cakes for us to donate to the community, and we witnessed first-hand how the funds raised by the Ashton Keynes go to good use with cheque presentation to Kerry from the Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity and Sharon from Dressability Swindon both worthy causes.
Our residents love to make new connections, this wonderful group is full of friendly ladies and gentlemen always ready to chat. We're hoping to go further afield next week, venturing into Cricklade, to attend the Cricklade Memory Cafe.
White Lodge care home is surrounded by such picturesque villages, we have many to explore. New group locations are always welcome, and don't forget White Lodge is always open and welcoming visitors for coffee, cake and chats, simply pop in or contact Shayla on 01666 860 381 to receive a copy of our monthly schedule.
Target Practice Fun in the Sun
The residents at White Lodge took the opportunity of the sunshine and gathered outside in the garden to enjoy the fresh air! the activity coordinator arranged a garden games named ''on target'' the aim was to score the highest number of points by landing the flying discs within the rings on the target mat.
The residents did really well with the help of the staff and family, we all agreed the wind was on our support today!
The afternoon was filled with laughter, sunshine and joy followed by cup of tea and cake.
Nutrition and Hydration Week
The residents at White Lodge are celebrating Nutrition and Hydration Week with lots of yummy, wholesome food, thirst quenching beverages and some interesting activities along the way.
Today the residents got together in the lounge and enjoyed a blind folded fruit tasting session which was definitely a lot of fun!
Nutrition and Hydration Week aims to highlight, promote and celebrate improvements in the provision of nutrition and hydration locally, nationally and globally.
Pet Therapy at its Best
We had a visit from our pet as therapy dog “Ciren” and not only the residents but the staff also have spent some quality time with her…!
The benefits of Animal Assisted Therapies have been extensively studied and results range from improvement in general health and wellbeing, increased confidence levels, improved and controlled movement to improved communication skills.
Monthly Church Service
Thanks to David and Liz for visiting us to provide their enriching church service.
It’s great to see the residents connecting and hosting regular religious services in the home gives the residents something to look forward to. It helps them form a routine which may minimise stress and help them feel calm and in control.
Ball Games in the Sun
The residents at White Lodge took the advantage of the weather and went out in the garden to play ball games which definitely took them back down memory lane!
Upcoming events
Mother's Day Afternoon Tea
Who are you celebrating Mother's Day with? On a day that celebrates all women, don’t dine alone, we’re welcoming local mothers to join us on Sunday 30th March.
VE Day 80th Anniversary Celebrations
Everyone is very welcome to join us on Staurday 10th May for a VE Day street Party to remember! Fancy dress is encouraged. See poster for details.
Community Fish & Chip Club
Don't dine alone we're welcoming older people to join our residents on the first Friday of each month from 12.00 noon for some friendly conversation and a delicious meal.
