Activities at Edingley Lodge Care Home
We understand that the people we support have passions and interests that could be difficult to pursue after moving into a care home – but that doesn’t mean we don’t encourage them to try! Some hobbies can define a person, so our Activities Coordinators are dedicated to ensuring that everyone we support is able to do what makes them happy to the best of their abilities. Social events are organised with individual tastes in mind and with the idea that residents have the opportunity to try new and exciting things.
Alannah O'Reilly
Hi I am Alannah, I have recently joined the Edingley Lodge team in April 2024,
My role is to enrich the lives of our residents as well as providing person centred activities. Getting to know our residents,family & friends is really important to me. I am fun,bubbly,caring & thoughtful, I love to keep our residents happy & content.
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 Edingley Lodge Care Home
World Cocktail Day
World Cocktail Day is a global celebration of cocktails, the date marks the publication of the first recorded definition of a cocktail on May 13 in 1806 as a ‘stimulating liquor, composed of spirits of any kind, sugar, water and bitters. World Cocktail Day invites everyone to try something new, and perhaps a little exotic, this special occasion is celebrated by cocktail lovers worldwide.
Edingley Lodge marked the day by making their own cocktails, from Pina Colada, Woo Woo & Mojito's. Residents really enjoyed the afternoon experimenting different flavours.
Woodbrough Green Garden Centre Trip
residents enjoyed a trip to Woodbrough Green Garden Centre, in the beautiful sunny weather, They had a look around the shops, enjoyed watching the colourful fish, They had a lovely walk around the lake. Finished off with a cup of tea and a delicious scone.
VE Day Tea Party
Today we marked the anniversary of VE Day in style by throwing a Tea party in memory. Head chef Marta put on a delicious spread. We decorated our home specifically with bunting, and we all dressed in ,Red, white & Blue & 1940's attire!
Our residents took part in a VE Day quiz and learning more about the 1940’s. They all sat in the garden with a glass of baileys listening to wartime music.
It was a lovely day, enjoyed by all.
International firefighters day
Residents and staff at Edingley Lodge, honoured their local firefighters by inviting their local fire crew to the home to deliver a talk about what they do in their job day to day, delicious home-baked goodies were prepared by the home’s head chef Marta, to thank the firefighters for their selfless service keeping the community safe.
1st Year Anniversary Celebrations!
Edingley Lodge celebrated their 1st anniversary of care and support since reopening our home last year!
staff, residents, families and friends marked the occasion together, with entertainment throughout the day, we were entertained by singer Caroline who like always put on a great performance and we were entertained by Freddie who put on an amazing magic show,
the deputy Mayor of Newark, Diane Ledger Joined in with the the special celebration. everyone was so pleased that she visited and gave a special speech.
Our head chef & brilliant kitchen staff put on a delicious spread.
It was a lovely day, enjoyed by all.
St George's Day
Edingley Lodge celebrated St George's day in style, we marked the day by wearing red & white, the home was beautifully decorated, The residents put their minds to the test and joined in with St George's day themed quiz and puzzles whilst tucking into delicious cupcakes!
Upcoming events
National Doughnut Week
Join us for national doughnut week, We will be making fresh doughnuts throughout the week!
Professional's breakfast
Calling all professional's join us for breakfast at Edingley Lodge!
Could you be a Volunteer?
Do you have any spare time? Could you make a difference? If so, we'd love to hear from you. For more information on volunteering please contact the home direct.
Take a break on us!
Come and take a break on us! Calling all Emergency Services Personnel - we can offer a warm welcome and refreshing drink on your break. There may be a cake or two too.....
Coffee Morning
Join us for our monthly coffee mornings, enjoy great chats over a hot drink & a selection of sweet treats!
