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
Baby Shower
The 1st floor team and residents had a fabulous baby shower for Jennifer Logan our lovely carer who is off now to have her baby boy we had lots of cake and goodies.
The residents and staff had a great time celebrating. Wishing you all the best Jennifer.
Archview’s Drama Group
Our residents put on a lovely performance for fellow residents and family members. Our residents practised for 14 weeks and came to the dram group sessions every week without fail. We have had so much fun and laughter. We all sang we all live in a PINK submarine, Joshua fought the battle of Jericho, singing in the rain and loads more. Residents and family members all enjoyed the show. Feedback from residents and family members that came along to watch said it was amazing. Big shout out to Mary Macfarlane one of our activity girls for writing the script and holding the drama group weekly.
A visit to Kings Park Nursery
Margaret went to visit Kings Park Nursery as this was her special wish. Margaret was a former teacher. So Diane worked alongside the nursery staff to make this happen. All the kids followed us around the nursery. The children sang twinkle twinkle little star, twinkle twinkle chocolate box and many more. One little girl showed us her dance that she had also performed at the Kings Parks got talent show. Margaret enjoyed her visit so much.
Full Gospel Church
Philip from the Full Gospel Church came along to Archview with his members of the congregation. Philip gave a service. We sang what a fried we have in Jesus and Amazing Grace. Knox played the violin to these songs. One of our carers Daniel who is much dedicated to his job here at Archview. Daniel joined in with dad, uncle and younger brothers to put on a Kia Kaha dance which all residents enjoyed.
Cycling without Age
One of our residents got to try a new activity. Helen and Diane went on a specialist Tri-Shaw ride with our lovely friends at Cycling without age. Our pilot Jane from ‘cycling without age’ did an amazing job she cycled us along the shore at Musselburgh harbour all the way to the ‘shell mussels’ statue.
The views were amazing with clear sight over the water.
Helen said she had an amazing experience and she had a smile from ear to ear throughout. She added that she will sleep well with all the sea air. Thanks again Jane from ‘Cycling without age’ our pilot and Bessie our trusty tricycle.
Historic Hendon
Across our services we had a lovely time joining Rhiannon Watkinson from the RAF Museum London for an interactive talk exploring the exciting and innovative aviation history of Hendon.
Our residents were able to learn about the first flights from the fields at Hendon, the creation of the London Aerodrome and Battle of Britain pilots who flew from RAF Hendon.
The talk also included photographic and film material from the Museum’s archive. Residents across our homes had a fantastic time and we truly enjoyed the virtual experience.
