Activities at Chalfont Lodge Care Home
Chalfont Lodge is a large care home and we have a diverse range of groups and events to ensure that everyone feels welcome and included. In the Lifestyle team we work hard to create a sense of community and ensure there is always someone to talk to and something to do.
Our residents help us to plan the monthly lifestyle programme, making sure that everyone has something they like, enabling people to keep up with life long hobbies or pick up new ones. We have long term projects like our summer parties, car shows, BBQs, craft fairs, Christmas shows to mention a few and residents can be as involved as they would like in all stages of the planning or just come along and enjoy on the day.
We love going out on trips, to lunch, shopping or to socialise with other local groups, we also have many people who come into visit us with church services, music, talks and support for our bigger events.
We have a fantastic team of staff and every department is involved in making sure our residents get the most out of living here. We have a brilliant music therapist who works her magic 3 days a week, running group and individual sessions. Our Physiotherapy team keep everyone fit and active, working with us to make sure everyone has access to sports and team games.
We have a full programme groups, events and clubs but none of it would be possible without our residents and their families, we all work together to make this a home from home and to keep laughter and friendship at the heart of what we do.
Alex Perkins & Louise Doyle
Hello, I’m Alex the Activities Lead at Chalfont Lodge, working with me is Louise Doyle. I've worked at Chalfont Lodge for 8 years now. I originally started off as a volunteer and fell in love with the residents, families and staff. Since then, I've been an Activity assist, Activity Coordinator and now the head of the department! Activities are my passion and I love creating an environment where all of the residents can thrive and do what they love!
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
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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 Chalfont Lodge Care Home
15 Years at Chalfont
We recently celebrated our lovely nurse, Penka Aladzhova’s, 15th year at Chalfont Lodge.
Penka is caring, compassionate and dedicated to the residents on our Memory Lane Community. Penka always brings a ready smile to work and looks after her care team with the same kindness that she shows to residents.
We are very grateful to Penka for all the years of hard work she has given to residents at Chalfont Lodge. It really is the staff who work here, like Penka, who make Chalfont a home from home.
Classic Car Show
Our local Morris Club joined us for our 3rd Classic Car Show in recognition of our open day on 21st April.
The Morris Club is a group of local enthusiasts who spend many hours tinkering and polishing up their beloved vintage vehicles so that they can potter down the lanes on sunny summer days to showcase them at local events. There is nothing that the owners do not know about their cars, and they are always keen to share their knowledge with anyone who has a few spare minutes to ask questions.
The weather held out to make it a wonderful day for residents and our guests. They even got the chance to indulge in some Mr. Whippy ice cream.
20 Years of Service
We were very proud to be able to celebrate Sue Henry’s 20th year at Chalfont Lodge. Sue started work when the building was brand new and the rooms were all empty – and has stayed with us ever since.
Sue is a vibrant and supportive member of our team, always taking time to mentor and train new staff. She is a highly trained Carer and supports residents with their most complex needs.
Sue is full of fun and laughter and, over the years, has always found the time to bring a smile to the faces of residents and staff alike.
Celebrating Success
We’re proud to announce that Andreaa Dit, a Carer in our Turnberry community, received a special commendation for all her hard work. Two of our residents – Lorraine and Alexandra – presented Andreea with a beautiful bouquet of flowers and a bottle of Prosecco as a small token of all of our appreciation.
Wayne Hughes, Senior Manager, said a few words about all the wonderful compliments we received regarding Andreea in the last residents and relative' meeting.
It was wonderful to be able to say a special thank you to Andreea, as she goes above and beyond every day, bringing a smile into our home and our hearts.
Great British Care Awards 2018
Congratulations to Rita Kirby, who has won the 'Ancillary Work Award' at the 2018 Great British Care Awards. We are so very proud of Rita, who has worked at Chalfont Lodge for over 18 years, and would like to tell the whole world how wonderful she is.
15 Years of Service
A Long Service Award and celebration was held for Lillian Hblanga to commemorate 15 years of service at Barchester. Lillian’s nursing skills and commitment to the residents she supports, along with her caring nature, has seen her as a much-loved and well-thought of member of the team and we were delighted to throw a little celebration for her at the end of her night shift to show our appreciation for all that she does. Of course, we were all happy to eat cake at 8:00 a.m. as well, as Lillian kindly shared some with us.
