Activities at Braeburn Lodge Care Home
Our dedicated activities team are constantly dreaming up new and wonderful ways to support and stimulate the residents we look after. From trips to crafts, parties to skittles, musical performances and quizzes, we include something for everyone and pride ourselves on including everyone into the fun. We have a brilliant team of volunteers who help us to deliver more trips, support us at events and pop in for a cup of tea and chat. We have pet therapy at least once per week (sometimes twice!) and we take advantage of every school break by holding large scale events that we can invite families with children to. We have been developing ties with our neighbours since we first opened and thanks to this, we have successfully brought together our residents with local churches, choirs, Brownies groups, and schools. Whatever your interests are, here at Braeburn, there's something for everyone.
Dee Tugluer
My name is Dee Tugluer and I am the Activities Coordinator for Braeburn Lodge. I have been working in the care sector for almost a year and half. Prior to my job in the home I worked in the design sector and marketing for over twenty years. I also took a short break from my career to take care of my children and did so some volunteer work for my local community, schools and charities.
I really enjoy working for Braeburn as I have built a good relationship with all our residents. I love to make everyone feel happy and content, and get excited to plan and implement a beneficial Life Enrichment programme for our home.
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 Braeburn Lodge Care Home
Meeting the Manager
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our ‘meet the manager’ day. It has been a huge success and we are looking forward to welcoming more of you for show rounds in the future. We follow all government guidance when delivering show rounds to ensure we can support a loved one looking for care.
Storytime
Our wonderful resident, Joyce, a retired teacher, kindly read a collection of storybooks to a local nursery via Skype. The children really enjoyed listening to their favourite stories and we have already booked in our next session!
The Magic Table
Residents enjoyed a fun-filled morning using our brand new Magic Table. The Magic Table projects images and sounds that can be interacted with and they are great for sensory sessions. We had fun interacting with the images and chatting about what they remind us of and how they make us feel.
Games Afternoon
Residents enjoyed an afternoon activity session. We have been playing bingo, completing puzzles and word searches and even indulged in some art therapy. The activities were enjoyed with a cup of tea and cake.
Flower Power
Our local Tesco supermarket generously donated bunches of daffodils to all our residents. They were so pleased and looking forward to see the beautiful flowers bloom and bringing with them feelings of springtime.
Valentine's Creations
Residents have been making Valentine's Day cards for their loved ones. This was followed by baking heart-shaped raspberry biscuits, which will be delivered with the cards.
