Activities at Corrina Lodge Care Home

Wow, what a wonderful day we had at our annual dog show. This is our forth year of running the event and it didn’t disappoint. 

We had such an incredible turnout, and every single dog we met was an absolute joy. 

Louise and Abby from Secret Wood Sanctuary, which supports unfortunate animals in need, and was our chosen charity this year, did an awesome job of judging everything from Best Veteran to Best in Show. It definitely wasn't an easy task! 

We were also incredibly grateful to  Pat PK's Pet Supplies  for donating such wonderful prizes for the winners goody bags. 

Some wonderful photos taken by team Corrina captured the day perfectly.

The Corrina Family are so pleased to have connections with so many wonderful people! 

It was lovely to bring our residents, families, friends, and team members together for our late summer cocktail party. 

We enjoyed a selection of cocktails, mocktails, some delicious nibbles, great music and even better conversation. 

It was the perfect way to celebrate the end of a the summer season together. 

The Camberley Branch of the Royal British Legion held a fascinating  members ‘night at Corrina.

Paul Smith, executive trustee of the Secret WW2 Learning Network, gave an incredible talk on undercover agents, double agents, and their secret training in stately homes. Paul has been a military historian and author for over 30 years. 

It was a very interesting and informative evening and we are looking forward to hosting the next meeting.

Rivertime Boat Trust, skipper Lucy and volunteer Amy looked after us so well when we joined the crew on a leisurely afternoon trip along the river.

The residents had an amazing time on the boat trip at Henley on the Thames, and it was a real treat to see all the wildlife and really relax and take in the tranquil atmosphere of the journey. The day started off with some light rain, but the sun definitely shone for us in the end. 

We are looking forward to returning for round two at the end of June.     

It was wonderful to host another wonderful Camberley Branch - Royal British Legion evening. We were joined by guest speaker Rob Marshall. MBE who delivered a very interesting talk' Victoria and George Crosses, Facts, Frauds and Funnies'.

The branch also had a very special new member joining them, Vera, who was amazing and 102yrs young. She joined the WRAF at only 18yrs old as a forecaster in 1942. It was wonderful to hear about her memories of that time, including D-Day.

Residents John, Terry and Frank said they had thoroughly enjoyed the evening and Frank had the added bonus of winning a bottle of fine wine in the raffle. Cheers!  

Yesterday was a truly wonderful day supporting George and Monica as they revisited a place that they have often visited together in the past, Brookwood Cemetery.

Maybe not everyone’s cup of tea but as explorers and lovers of history, art, and culture, this unique spot is one of their absolute favourites. 

We spent time wandering the beautiful grounds, soaking in the incredible history, and sitting quietly to watch the local wildlife. We were lucky enough to spot some deer and a fawn, along with ducks and moorhens! 

Did you know?

Established in 1852 by the London Necropolis Company, Brookwood Cemetery is the largest cemetery in the UK! It is a Grade I listed park and garden in the heart of Surrey that serves as a peaceful resting place for people of all faiths and none.

It is always a joy to look back, explore, and make new memories in places filled with so much heritage. 

Open daily for anyone who loves history and peaceful nature walks!

Residents and team members had a lovely time meeting a very special visitor. One of our super lovely nurses Ann took some time out of her maternity leave to introduce us to her gorgeous baby boy Joshua. It was wonderful to share some cuddles and welcome our newest addition to the Corrina Family. 

We headed off from Corrina Lodge Care Home for another special wish come true and a fabulous 60th Birthday celebration! 

Nigel, the real star of the show, his sister Geraldine, and our team members headed off to Basingstoke at Central Studio to watch the band Sabbotage, an authentic tribute to Black Sabbath, Nigel’s favourite band of all time. They performed an incredible set of Nigel's all-time favourite songs.

It was a joy to see Nigel living his best life with his sister Geraldine by his side. 

The amazing set finished with his top Sabbath song, 'Paranoid', followed by a special photo with the lead singer, Tony (aka Ozzy and a great photo taken of the audience by the band). Nigel definitely soaked up the brilliant  atmosphere of the evening!

A fantastic end to a very special night!

Celebrating and thanking our Amazing Carers for all their commitment and dedication. There are always plenty of smiles and positivity at Corrina, and it feels like a family, which as a team we are incredibly proud of. We had a wonderful afternoon with entertainment from the talented and lovely Emma Baldwin. 

Our head chef, Kathleen, put on a lovely picnic spread including some cupcakes topped with nasturtiums grown by our residents in their sensory garden. 

They were delicious!  

Meet Mark, our warm-hearted Resident Ambassador here at Corrina Lodge. Mark has been part of our family since 2017 and is one of the most active, friendly faces in our community. Mark loves welcoming new residents, helping them settle in, and making sure they feel right at home. If you come for a tour of Corrina Lodge, you’ll almost certainly meet him. He genuinely enjoys sharing what life is like in his home and offering a friendly chat to anyone who walks through the door.

Alongside his ambassador role, Mark was proudly elected Chairman of our Residents’ Committee, which meets every two months. He plays a key part in shaping lifestyle choices and ensuring residents’ voices are heard.   

Mark says, “As a spokesperson for our community, I enjoy helping others, welcoming visitors and getting involved with all aspects of life here. I come from a very large family, I’m one of nine siblings. My family and friends often visit and have recognised that living at Corrina Lodge has greatly enhanced my life.”
He loves chatting and keeps in touch with lifelong friends, some for over 50 years, through regular Zoom calls. And of course, he’s a big fan of the food here. His favourite breakfast is sausage, eggs and bacon, though every now, and then he’ll ask the chef for a nostalgic treat of spam and chips. Mark brings warmth and genuine care to our home every day, and we’re incredibly lucky to have him as part of our Corrina Lodge family.

We have been celebrating and showing our appreciation for our wonderful, hardworking housekeeping team.

Our housekeepers work so well to ensure Corrina Lodge is always clean, welcoming and comfortable for our residents, staff and visitors.

The teams hard work and dedication make such a difference and they are all truly valued and appreciated.

We had such a lovely time meeting all the wonderful animals from Secret Wood Sanctuary.

Louise and Nigel are incredibly passionate and have a wealth of knowledge about all the animals they are supporting and caring for. 

They shared with us each animals journey and how they came to be part of their sanctuary family. 

The therapeutic benefits of spending time with the animals was so evident.

Animal Connections is one of our top shared interests at Corrina and so it was wonderful to give all of our residents this experience. 

Residents especially enjoyed petting the beautiful Flemish giant rabbits Atlas and Apollo.

We took our resident Mark to the Isle of Wight for the day. The Isle of Wight holds special memories for Mark and it was wish of his to return there, so off we went taking Mark’s sister with us. We caught the ferry from Southampton to East Cowes and then headed straight to Shanklin Beach for  a picnic lunch followed by a walk along the beach. It was such a joy to be part of revisiting one of Marks favourite places and make new memories with him.

Mark said he had an absolutely wonderful day! 

Such a fantastic evening was shared as we hosted, celebrated and connected with the Camberley Branch of the Royal British Legion, and the local community, for their 105th Year Anniversary.

We were entertained by the incredible Lucy Lou Sings for You and there were plenty of dancing and opportunities to sing along. 
Our guests enjoyed some classic burgers, hot dogs and delicious miniature Eton Mess desserts. It was hats off and compliments to our super chefs Kathleen and Marcin for serving a wonderful spread in the exceptionally warm weather. 

A big thank you was extended to all our guests who helped to make such a memorable and special evening!    

We enjoyed a lovely afternoon at the Basingstoke Canal Centre. The weather was perfect with a warm breeze.     

It was wonderful to sit by the canal and see the beautiful Egyptian Geese with their super cute goslings. 
A chance to enjoy an ice cream and some good conversation.

Days Out are an important part of life at Corrina Lodge and residents are looking forward to cruising along the river at Henley on Thames in June.