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
Christmas Party at Millennium Hall
The activity team went out with our residents to celebrate Christmas Party at Millennium hall. Thanks to Purton & District Age Concern for inviting us for such a well organised party…! Couldn’t be better start to Christmas countdown…than this..!!!
Some beautiful memories captured from today’s party..!
Celebrating Birthdays
In the last few weeks White Lodge celebrated quite a few birthdays. The staff try make the day special for the residents by decorating their room and also by arranging an afternoon birthday party where we invite the other residents to come and join. Of course our talented chef makes freshly baked cake for the birthday girl/boy to make their day more special!
Visit from Swindon Veteran Group
The residents had a special visit from Swindon veteran group who spent the afternoon with us sharing their amazing stories. They shared their photos, medals, publication along with cream tea to celebrate the armistice day! Our residents invited them to come again next month and the veterans promised to come and visit them on Christmas.
Pips Community Cafe
On behalf of white lodge, Shayla and Niloy went to Pips Community Cafe, Purton to donate Christmas crafts and some puzzles as they will be hosting a crafting event on 18th Nov. Also we invited them for our upcoming bonfire night.
Attending Civic Service in RWB
Residents at white lodge care home were delighted to be able to sing and perform as a part of the dementia choir for the mayor's civic service arranged by Royal Wootton Bassett Town Council yesterday.
It was wonderful for the residents to meet so many people from the community. One of our residents Molly, ex-Parish Councillor was amazed to meet and greet her ex colleagues at the service. She said it was a well organised and wonderful service. I enjoyed every bit of it.
Again we are a proud member of the choir and can't thank enough Lisa Williams for inviting us for the service.
The Mobile Library
The residents at white lodge visited the mobile library to choose their favourite. On World mental health day they wanted to treat themselves with books and celebrate mental health.
Reading for just 10 minutes a day can have astonishing benefits. Not only is it a brilliant way to relax and unwind, reading can also help boost our mood, provide an escape from the pressures of life and even reduce stress levels.
Seniors who read often enjoy much more than just a good story. Scientific studies have found many benefits of reading for older adults. These include everything from reducing stress and enhancing sleep to improving memory circuits, sharpening decision-making.
Upcoming events
Farm Day
Good Day Farm will be visiting the home with their farmyard animals on Monday 20th May. We will have sheep, goats, pigs and even alpacas! Everyone is welcome to join us
White Lodge Garden Party
Join us for our Garden Party on Sunday 26th May where we will have live performance by the Swindon Brass Band. Spaces are limited so please contact us to book tickets.
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!
Pudding Club
Join us for our brand new event 'Pudding Club' hosted by Jenny. Indulge in delicious delights together every 3rd Wednesday of the month.
