Activities at Edingley 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.
Alannah O'Reilly
Hi I am Alannah, I have recently joined the Edingley Lodge team in April 2024,
My role is to enrich the lives of our residents as well as providing person centred activities. Getting to know our residents,family & friends is really important to me. I am fun,bubbly,caring & thoughtful, I love to keep our residents happy & content.
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 Edingley Lodge Care Home
Burns Night Celebration At Edingley Lodge
Staff and residents at Edingley Lodge were involved in a number of activities. Learning the art of Scottish Country Dancing and the Ceilidh to mark the Scottish institution, including giving the time-honoured address to the ‘Great chieftain O’ the pudding race’ – the haggis.
General Manager, Jilu Stephen at Edingley Lodge Care home thought it was a perfect occasion to celebrate an evening steeped in age-old tradition as well as getting in a spot of Scotch whisky tasting, reading a selection of Burns’ poems, virtual tour of the Robbie Burns Museum, dessert making by concocting a Tipsy Laird for afters.
She said: “Burns Night is always a fantastic event at Edingley Lodge, it’s so important to continue these traditions. Our residents enjoyed a hearty meal of Scotch broth, Haggis with neaps and tatties all prepared by our stellar Chef.
The residents at Edingley Lodge Care Home said: “I enjoyed acting out the part of the whisky-bearer and asking everyone to raise a dram to toast the haggis. Burns Night is always a brilliant night here.”
International Flower Day
Residents at Edingley Lodge took part in flower-based activities throughout the day to celebrate international flower day, including a flower arranging competition, reminiscing about their garden flowers & in the home’s garden.
Virtual visits to famous gardens on YouTube, a flower quiz which everyone really enjoyed.
Their collective knowledge about flowers gained from years of gardening experience was very impressive
Cooking master class
Residents and staff at Edingley Lodge care home recently enjoyed a taste of the traditional beef stew and dumplings.
The team at Edingley Lodge put on a weekly cooking class for Residents, and this week was extra special, as Resident June, was asked to take in-charge.
Edingley Lodge Manager Jilu Stephen said: “This is amazing and is bursting with flavour.”
Staff and Residents were all very interested to hear from June about the cooking lessons with a traditional recipes and promised to show everyone.
Knit & Natter
Here at Edingley Lodge our Knit and Natter group is a popular weekly event that a lot of our residents and even their guests enjoy.
The group is about being social and interactive as well as ensuring residents can still enjoy their favourite hobbies and learn new skills.
It is proven that knitting has many positive benefits including reducing anxiety, boosting confidence, it can help reduce the risk of memory loss, and empower our residents as well as engaging multiple senses.
Elvis day at Edingley lodge
Edingley lodge was transformed into Graceland to mark what would have been Elvis Presley’s 89th birthday on 8 January.
It is estimated that Elvis has sold over one billion records worldwide so to honour the undisputed King of Rock & Roll, the staff and residents enjoyed a fantastic day of music, fun and dancing.
This afternoon we had a live performance from Russel and everyone got involved & enjoyed an afternoon of great entertainment.
Christmas Pantomime
Oh no it isn't!
Oh yes it was!
What a fulfilling morning entertainment with Cats and Pyjamas Panto!
It has been a success. much enjoyment expressed by all, joining in with banter phases and singing along to well know songs. The atmosphere was electrifying, so much energy and happy faces for all to see.
Daughter of resident comment " Wow, just amazing, it was great to see everyone enjoying themselves and having fun!"
Upcoming events
Looking for a place to host a meeting?
Are you looking for a place to host a meeting or event? Look no further - for more information please get in touch with a member of our team and see what we have to offer you.
1 Year anniversary celebration
Join us to celebrate our 1st year anniversary since re-opening our doors, and delivering one year of care and support!
Professional's breakfast
Calling all professional's join us for breakfast at Edingley Lodge!
Could you be a Volunteer?
Do you have any spare time? Could you make a difference? If so, we'd love to hear from you. For more information on volunteering please contact the home direct.
Take a break on us!
Come and take a break on us! Calling all Emergency Services Personnel - we can offer a warm welcome and refreshing drink on your break. There may be a cake or two too.....
Coffee Morning
Join us for our monthly coffee mornings, enjoy great chats over a hot drink & a selection of sweet treats!
