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.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
Read our brochure
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
White Lodge's Married Couples
White Lodge resident pianist Collin is accompanied by his wife Rita and this makes their sing alongs even more special. Everyone loves Collin's musical sessions.
As well as Rita and Collin, White Lodge is home to three other couples. Couples being able to stay together is so important and our person centred care means we look at every couple individually.
It has got us thinking we are sure we are one of very few homes in the area to have four resident couples.
Balloon Tennis Fun and Laughs!
What great photos of a fun game of balloon tennis! Another activity White Lodge residents always enjoy and we talk so often about the benefits of keeping active, but it is really important for wellbeing and balloon tennis always leads to lots of laughter too.
Mind, Body and Soul
Barchester's Life Enrichment Programme looks at mind, body and soul, which is something we all should focus on to ensure our wellbeing. The body element is about movement and White Lodge residents enjoy a range of physical activities that are adapted so everyone can join in. A recent game of seated quoits is a great example, we always make games fun but it always ends up with some healthy competition!
From Winter to Spring
What great photos showing the transformation of our courtyard from winter to spring. White Lodge residents love gardening and with our many acres of land we are fortunate to have been able to create different outside areas with future plans including more cultivation of our own fruit and vegetables.
Afternoon at the Cinema
White Lodge residents had a lovely afternoon at Empire Cinema in Greenbridge, Swindon watching Westside Story. Margaret took the group along to the Wednesday OAP session which includes a hot drink and biscuit! This will definitely be part of our programme of events with a new film every week, what a great idea.
In Your Easter Bonnet......
Over the past week White Lodge have been running craft sessions for residents to make their own Easter bonnet. These groups were not only productive with some fabulous hats but also are lovely to get a group together for a chat with some tea.
We are sure you will all agree "in your Easter bonnet, with all the frills upon it, you'll be the grandest lady in the Easter Parade"
Upcoming events
Pudding Club
Join us for our monthly pudding club as we taste delicious delights together with our Around The World theme!
Fabulous 50's Fete
Shake, Rattle & Roll to Hethersett Hall for a 1950s celebration at our annual summer fete on Friday 26th July 2-4pm. Classic Cars, Buffet, Concert and Dress Up all happening!
