Activities at White Lodge Care Home

A wonderful day out at Town gardens!!!

Residents from White Lodge enjoyed a lovely mini-bus trip to the beautiful Town Garden. Spending time outdoors taking in the colourful flowers, peaceful surroundings and lively atmosphere.

Our residents enjoyed the fresh air, observing nature and chatting with families and members of the local community enjoying the park. To make the day even more special, residents enjoyed delicious ice creams and a relaxing coffee chat together.

The experience encouraged reminiscence, social interaction and a sense of connection with community.
SG one of the residents its a wish come true moment. SG mentioned I felt very happy to see all vibrant colours of flowers. SG mentioned a thank you for organising the trip and made her wish come true.

BH recently celebrated the incredible milestone of her 100th birthday, surrounded by fellow residents, family, friends, and staff at White Lodge.

Reaching a century of life is a remarkable achievement, and BH's special day was filled with joy, laughter, and cherished memories. Since joining White Lodge, she has become a valued member of the community, embracing this new chapter of her life by participating in activities and building lasting friendships. Everyone at White Lodge was delighted to celebrate this wonderful occasion and ensure that BH's 100th birthday was truly unforgettable.

BH said: “I would like to thank everyone at White Lodge for making my 100th birthday so special. I am very grateful to the hospitality team for the wonderful food and refreshments, and to all the staff who helped make the day so memorable. It meant so much to have my family and friends around me to celebrate, especially my niece. I have had a lovely day and made some wonderful memories that I will cherish.”

BH was joined by staff, relatives, friends, and fellow residents as she received a congratulatory message from His Majesty The King in recognition of her landmark birthday. A garden party was held at the home, accompanied by live music and celebrations throughout the day. Guests enjoyed a specially created birthday cake made by the home’s Head Chef, Joel, adding a sweet touch to the festivities.

The celebration was a fitting tribute to BH’s remarkable life and a memorable occasion for everyone who attended.

At White Lodge Care Home we are proud to offer our residents regular opportunities to get out and about with weekly minibus trips to a variety of local destinations and community groups.

Recently residents enjoyed a peaceful visit to TWIGS Community Gardens, a wonderful local charity where nature and gardening create a calming, therapeutic environment. Another outing took us to Old Town, Swindon, where residents admired the beautiful cherry blossoms in full bloom at the Town Gardens, making the most of the fresh air and stunning surroundings.

We also visited the Over 60s Friendship Club at Coleview Community Centre, where residents enjoyed a relaxed and sociable session painting birdhouses, chatting with new friends and sharing tea and biscuits.

These trips are an important part of life at White Lodge, supporting wellbeing, encouraging social connections and creating meaningful moments. With our dedicated minibus and active lifestyle programme, residents can look forward to new experiences, familiar places, and plenty of enjoyable days out every week.

Residents at White Lodge recently enjoyed a wonderful spring flower arranging session, kindly supported by the Royal Wootton Bassett Flower Club. The activity brought colour, creativity, and a real sense of achievement to the afternoon, as residents carefully arranged fresh blooms into beautiful displays for the home.

The finished arrangements were placed throughout the communal areas, allowing everyone to enjoy the uplifting sight and scent of spring flowers while relaxing with a cup of tea. One resident shared how surprised they were at what they could achieve, saying the support and preparation made it easy to create their own bouquet.

The session was a lovely opportunity to reminisce, socialise, and celebrate the joy of simple, meaningful activities together.

White Lodge was delighted to host a special International Women’s Day Afternoon Tea to celebrate the incredible women of White Lodge and the wider community.
We were honoured to welcome some wonderful guests, including Mandy and Rae from Swindon 105.5 Radio, Monique from Wiltshire Police, Jane Sims from Senior Games, and Marion and Jenny from the Purton community. They joined us in celebrating the day and sharing their inspiring stories with residents and families.
Our talented chef prepared a delicious selection of treats including freshly made sandwiches, Scotch eggs, cherry Bakewell bonbons, chocolate brownies, and of course plenty of tea to go around.
It was a lovely afternoon filled with conversation, inspiration, and celebration of the amazing women who make our community so special.

At White Lodge, we proudly celebrated Carers Week with our residents and team. As part of the "Care and Life Enrichment Framework" this month's focus was "Good Nutrition and Positive Dining Experience".

Residents and our team worked together some activity and present a food tasting session for carers, helping everyone gain a better understanding of the importance of choice, different diet levels and person-centred care. Residents thoroughly enjoyed sharing their knowledge, with many commenting on how interesting it was to learn something meaningful while supporting others.      

A wonderful example of learning together and promoting knowledge about good nutrition positive dining experiences for all.

To show our appreciation for the dedication and compassion of our carers, we treated with KFC, presenting some chocolates and a special key chain.

The residents at White Lodge spent a delightful afternoon with their loved ones enjoying a relaxing and creative painting session led by Deepti Arora.

A professional artist, Deepti guided everyone through simple yet highly effective techniques to help them create a beautiful landscape masterpiece. Her step-by-step approach made the session accessible, engaging, and thoroughly enjoyable for all skill levels.

We found the experience both stimulating and rewarding as they followed Deepti’s instructions and watched their paintings come to life. One resident, who paints as a hobby, shared that he learnt some very effective techniques that he is excited to incorporate into his future artwork.

It was truly a wonderful afternoon filled with creativity, connection, and joy, and we look forward to many more inspiring painting sessions ahead!

Residents of White Lodge and their families and visiting friends had an incredible visit from a Birds of Prey company, and what a memorable experience it was! 
Our residents were delighted to get up close to these magnificent birds, learning about their unique personalities and even having the chance to hold them. The weather didn't disappoint and we sat outside in our beautiful gardens, where we could watch the birds fly. 
Everyone had an opportunity to hold various birds and ask questions. Moments like these create lasting memories and bring so much joy to everyone involved. 

White Lodge was delighted to celebrate the 100th birthday of one of our residents in the way she wished. The White Lodge team and her family came together to organise a truly spectacular celebration. She received a very special birthday card from His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen, along with countless lovely cards from her family, friends, and staff.
Our lovely celebrant enjoyed a wonderful mini concert featuring all her favourite songs from the 1960s, bringing back many happy memories. Her family also created a beautiful photo collage capturing her incredible 100 years of life and memories.
Our chef prepared a stunning birthday cake in her favourite flavours, beautifully decorated for the occasion. Birthday girl was absolutely over the moon when she saw the amazing cake.
To make her birthday even more special, the team made one of her wishes come true by taking her to play snooker at Hollywood Bowl. Snooker is her absolute favourite sport, and she has always loved watching it on TV. This was her very first time playing, and the experience made her incredibly happy.
She shared her gratitude, saying:
“What you arranged was wonderful. I never thought you would do all this for me. Thank you so much.”

What a wonderful Summer Fete we had at White Lodge. 

Despite the rainy weather, which meant moving the celebrations indoors, our residents, families, visitors, and staff came together to create a truly fantastic atmosphere filled with fun, laughter, and community spirit.

A particular highlight of the day was the beautiful display of classic cars, which brought back many happy memories and had a wonderful impact on our residents. We were also delighted to enjoy a fantastic community disco by White Horse Rock n Roll and a live singing performance by Tony M which added an additional flavour to the event. Also everyone enjoyed delicious refreshments, and we were delighted to hold a raffle in support of the Alzheimer's Society, helping to raise funds for this important cause.

A huge thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to making the day such a success. Together, we created some very special memories.       

What a fantastic day we had celebrating VE Day at White Lodge! The atmosphere was full of joy as residents were joined by their friends and families for a truly special occasion.

We were treated to a brilliant performance by the fabulous D-Day Dollies show, bringing music, memories, and plenty of smiles with a mini concert that had everyone tapping their feet and singing along.

A real highlight of the day was the visit from the Swindon Veterans. After the show, they spent time chatting with our residents, sharing stories and memories. One particularly special moment was when our resident, Jeff, discovered he had served in the same regiment as veteran Paul! The two had so much to talk about, and Paul has promised to return with his memorabilia to share even more stories next time! Of course, no celebration is complete without great food! Our amazing hospitality team put on a delicious spread of cupcakes, sausage rolls, and refreshing Pimms, which went down as an absolute treat!

A huge thank you to everyone who made the day so memorable! 

Easter celebrations were in full swing at our home as residents, families, and members of the local community came together for a joyful Easter Egg Hunt filled with laughter, connection, and seasonal cheer.

The event welcomed children and families from the surrounding area, creating a vibrant, multi-generational atmosphere where everyone could take part in the fun. Armed with baskets and big smiles, young participants eagerly searched high and low across the grounds, uncovering over 100 hidden eggs. The highlight of the day was the exciting challenge to find the coveted golden and silver eggs, with special prizes awaiting the lucky winners.

True to the home’s warm and inclusive spirit, no one left empty-handed. Every participant received a sweet treat, ensuring smiles all around. Guests also enjoyed a selection of homemade delights prepared by the talented kitchen team, including beautifully decorated cupcakes and freshly baked hot cross buns, all served in the spring sunshine.

The event was not only about fun but also about strengthening community connections and creating meaningful shared experiences between residents and local families.

The residents at White Lodge have started their Knit and Natter group again this year, and we are delighted to say it was a great success.
The group was led by our beloved volunteers, Chris and Jenny. Many residents joined in and shared their experiences of knitting and sewing, and it was wonderful to see so many families taking part as well.
Our talented ladies put their skills to great use, creating beautiful knitted squares for blankets to support premature babies in local hospitals. Our volunteers will be helping to sew the squares together.
We are looking forward to holding the knitting club every Thursday at 2pm. We hope to see you at our next club!