Activites 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.

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Shayla Sharmeen
Activities Coordinator
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.
Celebrating life at White Lodge Care Home
Sunshine and Sing-Alongs
The residents at White Lodge had a spectacular afternoon with Sara Glendenning where they enjoyed all the classic hits from Doris Day, Neil Armstrong, Eurovision and so on! It was lovely to be out in the fresh air followed by cold drinks, tea, coffee and cakes!
Now That’s What I Call Music!
The residents at White Lodge we virtually joined Barchester care homes and hospitals nationwide for Barchester’s ‘Now That’s What I Call Music’ Quiz, bringing everyone together for a fun-filled afternoon of musical trivia.
Our residents took on a variety of music-themed challenges, from naming tunes to tackling musical brainteasers across the musical era of 1960's, 1970's and 1980's. We all had a fantastic time and enjoyed some friendly competition.
Royal Ascot's Ladies Day
We marked the annual Royal Ascot races in style as we dressed to impress, put on our favourite hats (mostly sun on the hottest day of the year!) and we we're entertained by the wonderful vocal talents of the Wiltshire Hope and Harmony - RWB Dementia Choir.
Our residents and guests enjoyed the sensational summer sunshine and the delights of cheese & wine accompanied by a few glasses of fizz and a cooling ice lolly!
We had fun choosing our horses on for the King George V Stakes race at 15:05. With the top 3 winning sweepstake horses getting a little surprize gift. Resident Jean's daughters said; 'today felt just like being at Royal Ascot'.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special occasion.
Celebrating all Fathers
Happy Father's Day to all the gentlemen at White Lodge!
Our residents enjoyed a day filled with special activities, delicious food, and lots of fun. With live music and a special Father’s Day afternoon tea of delectable cheeses and quality ales.
The day was all about honouring the amazing fathers and father figures in our community, it was wonderful to share the celebrations with so many family members.
Thank you to everyone who made the day so very special.
Magical Music and Movement
Our Magical Music & Movement Intergenerational event brought together the wonderful residents at White Lodge with local families and their little ones - from babies and toddlers to pre-schoolers for an absolutely unforgettable experience!
A huge thank you to the amazing Lucy Self for hosting such an incredible interactive session. Lucy’s classes are specially designed to build confidence and enhance sensory skills through music, simple instructions, and hands-on exploration with instruments and tactile objects. Everyone truly benefited from this beautiful experience.
Our General Manager Ramona shared: “Our residents were overjoyed to see all the young ones and their parents at the home. Having the opportunity to take part in such an interactive and fun musical experience was truly magical. The children’s faces lit up as much as our residents’.”
Thank you Lucy for providing such a lovely session - the precious interactions between young and old have created memories we’ll cherish forever!
And a heartfelt thank you to all the families who joined us for this very special day. These moments of connection across generations remind us of the joy that music and togetherness can bring!
Picnic at the Farm
We had a fantastic afternoon at White Lodge Care Home with a visit from the adorable farm animals of Good Day Farm. Residents, families, and friends enjoyed petting and interacting with the animals, creating unforgettable memories together.
In addition to the fun, we raised funds in support of the Wiltshire Police Bike Security Marking Scheme, and were proud to hand over the money to the police. Thank you to everyone who joined us for a day full of laughter, love, and support.
Happy Carers Week!
We celebrated Carers Week at White Lodge Care Home. Our General Manager, Ramona Gherendi took a moment to thank all of our incredible carers and volunteers with special gifts and flowers.
Thank you to our incredible team for always making a difference in the lives of our residents. You truly are the heart of White Lodge. But the sweetest moment came when our residents gave heartfelt cards to show their appreciation.
One of our resident mentioned in the card;
“Happy Carers Week to all the wonderful carers at White Lodge. You are an amazing group, and you make our days wonderful. No matter what, you keep on smiling, and those smiles makes us happy in here. You’re the best!”
Good Afternoon Choir
What a fabulous day at White Lodge Care Home's Cheese & Wine Afternoon. Residents, families, and friends gathered to enjoy delicious treats, refreshing wine, and an unforgettable performance by the Good Afternoon Choir that made the day even more special. Laughter, music, and memories filled the air.
A big thank you to everyone who joined us for this beautiful afternoon.
Carers Community Event
What a wonderful event to attend at RWB Memorial Hall.
General Manager, Ramona was on hand to talk throughout the event and happily shared all the White Lodge 'FREE' to attend community events we have scheduled in the coming weeks and months ahead.
Upcoming events

Event
25 July 2025
Celebrating Age Wiltshire - Summer Concert
Join us on 25th July from 10.30am to be entertained by the amazing singer 'Frankie' courtesy of Celebrating Age Wiltshire!

Event
1 August 2025
Newsletter - Spring to Summer Edition
We're happy to share our latest newsletter, please download to enjoy!

Event
31 December 2025
Enjoy a meal on us - Don't Dine Alone
Don't dine alone we're welcoming older people to join us during the week; Monday to Friday for some friendly conversation and a delicious meal - Booking is essential.
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











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With us, it's all about making every day meaningful for our residents. We do this through our Life Enrichment programme, designed to suit the needs of each person in our care, and support individuals in retaining their joy, purpose and life skills for as long as possible. We offer a range of daily activities for individuals to get involved in, whether that's socially as part of a group, solo or with a team member, ensuring everyone receives the support that adds enrichment to their life.
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