Activities at White Lodge Care Home

Archie spent time visiting residents in their rooms today, we all love his visits. He is a perfect therapy dog, kind, gentle and intuative. Today he did however get a little distracted by a squirrel! What cute photos of him looking out of the window!

Today was cold, but it was fresh and bright with a beautiful blue sky so we planted up our winter plants in the pots and borders. They really are looking lovely and it is great to have splashes of colour to the front of the home. While Carl was working hard sweeping the leaves up, the naughty elf (otherwise known as Tina) was encouraging the ladies to kick about in them and what fun they had!

White Lodge residents are so enjoying making crafts for the craft fair on 4th December. It was like a production line this week! The teacup candles look and smell wonderful. There will also be a variety of handmade decorations on sale. Colin always attends the sessions with a cup of tea to join in the chat!

White Lodge visited St Francis C Of E primary school in Swindon to donate plants to the school's after school gardening club. Activities Coordintor Tina, was accompanied by Customer Relationship Manager, Catherine and Resident Ambassadors Jeanie and Peter, as they dropped off the plants, there was a wonderful warm welcome from the year 1,2 and 3 children who attend the club weekly. Deputy Head, Mrs Millsop and year 2 Teaching Assistants Miss Bunce and Mrs Blackmur kindly showed us around the planting and where the new plants will go. The children took time to explain about their compost bin, plans for further planting and how much they love spending time outside. The pretty cosmos was planted from seed by the club and is blooming. St Francis planted woodland to create their own forest school, there are bee hives and the current planting is in painted old tyres - all such wonderful examples of sustainability. Peter and Jeanie chatted to the children, and after an invite to return - we can't wait to watch the garden grow.

At White Lodge we have residents who were children and teens during World War II along with many war time babies. As we put together this year's remembrance display it was so interesting to hear about their memories of those years. The display showed off the beautiful painted poppies made by the residents, with the focus this year on war time poetry. Tina printed off well known poems, along with putting poetry books on display which residents have been reading. It was time to  reflect on those who have not grown old.

As we approach the 11th November our thoughts have turned to remembrance. Residents have made these beautiful wooden poppy displays, painted with care, we will create a display where everyone can take time out to reflect. Lest we forget.