Activities at Archview Lodge Care Home
Activities are an integral part of life at our care home. We want to ensure that the people we support have as much fun as possible during their time with us, so it’s important that our activities programme is created with the interests of residents in mind. Our skilled Activities Coordinators bring a certain uniqueness to the home that can’t be found anywhere else, and which is reflected in the activities they organise.
Diane Wood
Hi, my name is Diane and I am Head of Activities here at Archview. I have worked in the homes since 2009.
I strongly believe in creating moments for our residents and embracing their individuality with tailor made activities, whilst remaining person centred and respecting resident’s preferences. Every day I like to ensure the residents on memory lane can enjoy themselves and have a good time whilst forming bonds with each other and the staff around them.
Outside of work, I have a 23 years old son and a wee dog called Hugo and my ambition is to make people smile and be happy.
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 Archview Lodge Care Home
Baynes
A big thank you to Liz Allan and staff from Baynes the bakers in Bonnyrigg for donating yummy cream cakes, pies, sausage rolls and loads of other goodies. All residents enjoyed. Big thank you to Tom Halliday for collecting all the yummy goodies. All residents here in Archview Lodge would like to say a big thank you. Much appreciated.
Mayfair of Nightingales
Residents across our services had a fantastic time joining Mandy Morrow for a virtual walking tour to learn about the ‘Herstory’ of Mayfair. The Mayfair of Nightingales may be long gone but it still holds a 20th century charm. Birthplace to the late Queen Elizabeth II, home to one of WWII's most decorated female war heroes and a tale of a wealthy Aristocrat and one of France's favourite designers.
We were delighted to take a walk down memory lane and discover stories from one of London's most iconic areas. The experience was truly enjoyed by all.
Barchester Care Awards 2023 - Divisional Winner!
We are delighted to announce that 2 or our wonderful staff have been recognised for their wonderful work at the Barchester care awards. Patsy Munro from Memory lane is the Divisional winner for the care practioner of the year category she is an inspirational member of the team and we are delighted for her she will now be entered into the national completion which is announced in October well done Patsy.
Scott Runciman our second chef is a divisional finalist for chef of the year. Scott is going to his ‘cook of semi final’ next week. This involves him cooking a 3 course meal for a panel of judges, a testing feat but one he is more than able for we are sending him down with lots of positivity and of course his Scottish hospitality which shines through his cooking.
We are so proud of you both and delighted by this accomplishment. Well done guys.
Happy 79th Birthday Norma!
Happy 79th birthday Norma. Norma celebrated her 79th birthday with her sister, brother in law, niece and other family members. Norma then celebrated her birthday in the dining room with her family residents and staff. They all sang happy birthday to Norma.
Happy 99th Birthday Sissy
Sissy had a lovely day celebrating her 99th birthday with her family and friends here at Archview. Sissy enjoyed her day with cakes and treats galore. Happy 99th birthday Sissy from all here at Archview lodge. Sissy’s family residents and staff sang happy birthday to Sissy.
Love is in the Air!
Here at Archview we celebrated the Engagement of our resident Jean to her sweetheart John it’s lovely to celebrate with them how much they love and care for each other. Jean and John had a special engagement lunch and Jean invited her friends Ray and Margaret to enjoy the special occasion, our chef Ahmet and the activities team set up a lovely romantically themed lunch which they all enjoyed.
Congratulations to Jean and John from us all at Archview we look forward to celebrating your wedding with you in the future.
Upcoming events
May
May is the gateway to summer and we have lots of fun filled activities planned - all welcome.
Newsletter - Spring edition
We are delighted to share our latest newsletter - Spring edition. We hope you enjoy reading!
