Activities at Edingley Lodge Care Home

We celebrated World Book Day with lots of smiles, laughter, and a little bit of dressing up! Staff who wanted to join in came dressed as characters from books, and the residents had a great laugh seeing the different outfits and guessing who we were meant to be.
Later on, we spent some time together doing a book reminiscence session, chatting about the stories everyone loved as children. It was lovely hearing about the books people remembered from growing up. 

We also had a short quiz and finished by chatting about who still enjoys reading now and what kinds of books people like today.
A really lovely afternoon full of memories, laughter, and a shared love of books!     

We had a fantastic time on our minibus trip out for a pub lunch! Everyone enjoyed a delicious main meal, and a few couldn’t resist a pudding too — all paired with some lovely drinks.

There was plenty of laughter, good chatter, and a wonderful atmosphere throughout the afternoon. 
Our residents have said how much they loved the trip and what a lovely time it was. A perfect day out with great company! 

Our Ladies Day was a highlight, with residents dressing up in hats and enjoying a glass of prosecco together

We had such a lovely time celebrating Mother’s Day with our special Afternoon Tea! Families who were able to join came along to spend the afternoon with their mums, enjoying a delicious selection of scones, cakes and sandwiches made by our chef. Residents and their families could relax with a glass of prosecco or a cup of tea or coffee while catching up and spending some quality time together.

There was plenty of good conversation and smiles all around, making it a really warm and joyful afternoon for everyone who attended. 

It was wonderful to see families sharing those special moments together and celebrating the amazing mums in our community.     

We had a wonderful time welcoming Emma and the mum’s and children from Bits and Bobs Playgroup. It was such a lovely morning, filled with smiles from the moment they arrived. 

The babies and children played, explored, and shared precious moments with our residents — there were cuddles, giggles, and plenty of meaningful interactions that truly brightened everyone’s day.

This kind of intergenerational time is so special. It brings joy and connection to both the little ones and our residents. The room was full of warmth and laughter, a reminder of how uplifting these visits can be.
We had lots of fun with bubbles, sang songs together, and enjoyed every moment. Our residents absolutely loved it, and we can’t wait to welcome the playgroup back again soon. 

We had a truly wonderful afternoon this week celebrating our residents' and family's Christmas party, filled with laughter, music, and festive cheer.

The fun began with a surprise visit from a reindeer wandering around the home — brilliantly played by one of our staff members! It was absolutely hilarious and had everyone smiling and laughing, setting the perfect tone for the afternoon and getting everyone into the Christmas spirit. We then enjoyed our residents’ Christmas party, where everyone relaxed with a glass of sherry or Baileys and tucked into a delicious buffet prepared by our chef.

We were delighted to welcome the lovely Beaver group from Southwell, who performed for us and sang beautiful Christmas carols. The residents thoroughly enjoyed it, sitting with big smiles on their faces and making sure to tell the children just how much they loved the performance.

To say thank you, we made sure the children had plenty of cake before they left, while they chatted with our residents — a really heart-warming moment and a perfect end to a lovely evening. A truly special Christmas celebration for everyone involved.  

The couple marked their incredible milestone with a big cake to cut, along with cards and gifts. It was lovely for everyone to come together to celebrate the many years of memories they’ve shared.

Congratulations Pam and David on 64 amazing years together! With love and best wishes from everyone here at home.   

We had the most wonderful afternoon with Michelle during her animal therapy visit. She joined us with a whole group of furry and feathered friends — a cat, dog, rabbit, guinea pigs, chickens, and even a hamster!
Everyone absolutely loved it. Our residents enjoyed meeting each of the animals, holding them, petting them, and making some very sweet new friends.

Staff and family members joined in too, making it a lovely and relaxing afternoon.

We enjoyed a lovely minibus trip out to Southwell Methodist Church to visit their wonderful Christmas Tree Festival. 

The church was filled with a spectacular collection of Christmas trees, each beautifully and imaginatively decorated by local schools, community groups and businesses. Every tree had its own unique theme, and it was a joy to explore them all.

We took our time walking around, admiring the creativity on display, and afterwards we sat together with a nice cup of tea or coffee to round off the morning perfectly.

It was especially lovely to have family and friends join us — sharing the experience made it feel even more festive. The residents commented on how nice the trip was and how much they enjoyed the outing.