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
Macmillan Coffee Morning
Our amazing Chef, Frank, made this for our Macmillan Coffee Morning!
The Tallest Sunflower
Residents decided to hold a 'tallest sunflower competition'. It was all great fun and, as Activities Coordinator, Mel, measured them, we waited with baited breath. The winner was James, with a massive height of 66 inches. Well done, James!
Milestones Museum
Residents were fascinated whilst looking around the Milestones Museum in Basingstoke and reflecting on the past. We all had a brilliant day out there and concluded the day with a great picnic.
River Cruise
Residents relaxed on a very special purpose-built boat for a leisurely cruise down the Thames, followed by a riverside picnic. It was a wonderful day trip.
Long Service Award
Sharon Rickman has worked at Corrina Lodge for 20 years on the activities team. We held a party for Sharon to mark this amazing accomplishment. The party was attended by her colleagues, family members and residents. Everyone enjoyed champagne, nibbles and cake.
Sharon was presented with Barchester's unique 20 year gold badge, vouchers and flowers by General Manager, Lydia Makuyana. She said that she's learnt so much over the years from all the residents and that she feels she's grown with them.
Congratulations, Sharon – long may you stay at Corrina!
Employee of the Month - July
Congratulations to Hostess, Gill Lovegrove, who was named July's Employee of the Month here at Corrina Lodge. The award was presented to an overwhelmed Gill by General Manager, Lydia Makuyana.
