Activities at Edingley Lodge Care Home

Residents were thrilled to visit Newark Palace Theatre to watch Peter Pan and the world inside presented by Southwell dance school, We all had an amazing time, all the acts & dancers were outstanding, Residents spoke how it brought back memories from their childhood and visiting the same theatre, 

Monday 5th July 1920, this stunning venue opened its doors as a picture house built by local entrepreneur Emily Blagg, who, in a time when the suffragettes were fighting for female independence, had managed to carve out a successful career in property development. Having opened Newark's first cinema. Since then, the Palace has gone through many changes but has survived threats of closure thanks to the people of Newark.

we welcomed Stanley Chapman into our home to give a very interesting talk on his antiques collection that he has collected over time, Stanley was a professor of history at Nottingham university before he retired, that is where his love for antiques came from, Stanley had residents guessing what the items were used for years ago. We learnt some very interesting facts about these pieces, Residents enjoyed the afternoon with Stanley and look forward to him coming again with some more of his antiques collection.

Our local PCSOs visited us at Edingley Lodge! It was wonderful to have them share valuable safety tips, answer questions, and engage with our residents and staff. Their presence and dedication to our community are truly appreciated.

PCSOs generally perform routine duties, assisting and supporting police officers, gathering intelligence, carrying out security patrols and, through their presence alone, reassuring the public. Where possible, they also attend to matters not requiring police powers.

As a gesture of our deep appreciation for their unwavering commitment and support, we thoughtfully assembled goodie bags filled with homemade sweet treats & Barchester goodies, along with chocolates, which we distributed to our local hospitals and GP surgeries,

Additionally, both residents and team members took the time to express their gratitude by writing and sending out heartfelt thank you cards to the dedicated social and healthcare professionals in our community.

Edingley Lodge had a very special visit from students from Minster secondary school in Southwell, This was our first visit from these students and we all couldn't wait to welcome them all into our home. Couple of the students treated us all to their wonderful talents. They entertained us with beautiful songs, Some residents enjoyed a game of dominoes and card games with the students.

The residents were thrilled with their afternoon entertainment and it was heart warming to see residents joining in with the singing.

Edingley Lodge celebrated national cream tea day, with a selection of tea and scones, with cream and jam. 

Every year on the last Friday in June, British tradition comes alive on International Cream Tea Day (formerly National Cream Tea Day). This International Day celebrates a tradition enjoyed at social occasions, and with guests in your home.