Activities at Corrina 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.
Sharon Rickman
Hi, my name is Sharon, and I'm part of the activities team here at Corrina Lodge and have worked here for over 20 years. I thoroughly enjoy my job and have achieved an NVQ Level 3 in Activities whilst working here. During my time here, I have met some truly amazing people and I feel privileged to work in a home with such a sense of community.
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 Corrina Lodge Care Home
Teddy Bears' Picnic
The weather was glorious, the picnic was scrumptious and we listened to a local ukulele group play for us during our Teddy Bears' Picnic. The garden was full of residents, their friends and families –and all had the most delightful day! Everyone got into the spirit and bought along a teddy bear, which we then judged.
Best Teddy
When we held our Teddy Bears' Picnic, everyone got into the spirit and bought along a bear. One of the bears was 70 years old, alongside a few that weren't much younger. We had so many that they needed their own bench and a couple of chairs to sit on. It was absolutely wonderful! You are never too old to treasure a Teddy.
Strokes of Genius
Residents really enjoyed looking at some wonderful art work from a nearby school. They then chose their favourite and the children visited us for an award ceremony.
The Royal Wedding
Residents, friends, families and staff gathered in the lounge to watch the royal wedding. The atmosphere was wonderful; there were tears, laughter and smiles. Afterwards, everyone enjoyed a sumptuous buffet and some wedding cake that was made by our Head Chef, along with a glass of sparkly to toast the newly weds.
Open Day
Corrina Lodge recently welcomed the local community for an afternoon of musical entertainment, afternoon tea & cakes and the chance to meet the team and look around the home.
Our open day was held on 21st April between 12:00 and 4:00 p.m. Guests were able to meet and chat to the friendly staff, ask all the questions they had about care and enjoy the hospitality and entertainment on offer.
Councillor Valerie White, the Mayor of Surrey Heath, officially opened our newly refurbished home. She said our home is beautiful and so welcoming. She spent time with residents, their friends and families indoors and outside.
Our regular entertainer, Catherine Tarrant, sang a melody of familiar songs, and everyone joined in with her.
Freshly prepared sandwiches and cakes made by our Head Chef were also really enjoyed, along with a glass of sparkly.
Christmas Cake Competition
Our Head Chef, Frank Fatura, made this snowman cake for Barchester's Christmas Cake Competition. Fingers crossed, we win. Also, much to everyone's amusement, we used it at our Christmas Extravaganza for our 'Guess the weight of the cake' competition as a prize. One visitor went home very very happy!
