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
Herstory of Mayfair
Residents across our services had a fantastic time joining Mandy Morrow for a virtual walking tour to learn about the ‘Herstory’ of Mayfair. The Mayfair of Nightingales may be long gone but it still holds a 20th century charm. Birthplace to the late Queen Elizabeth II, home to one of WWII's most decorated female war heroes and a tale of a wealthy Aristocrat and one of France's favourite designers.
We were delighted to take a walk down memory lane and discover stories from one of London's most iconic areas. The experience was truly enjoyed by all.
Home go for gold!
Residents and staff at Edingley Lodge care home, in Newark, Edingley laced up their trainers and warmed-up for their annual sports day. Staff and residents took to their marks in the egg and spoon, wheelbarrow, and three-legged races as staff cheered on. The residents battled it out to be crowned sporting champions by before being treated to a winner’s buffet of fresh sandwiches, home-made carrot cake and Pimms.
National Ice-cream Day
Perfectly timed in the middle of a heatwave, staff and residents at Barchester’s Edingley Lodge care home in Newark, Edingley had a fantastic time celebrating National Ice Cream Day on July 18th, a brilliant excuse to sample lots of cooling treats.
Overseen by head chef, staff and residents experimented with many different types of toppings and flavour combinations, from the exotic, to the alcoholic, and back to the traditional – sorbets, frozen yoghurt and good old dairy-based ice cream, they tasted and savoured them all.
Stars and Stripes for American Independence Day
Staff and residents at Edingley Lodge got the flags out and celebrated American Independence Day in style by hosting a ranch inspired party with line dancing and cowboy hats on the 4th of July.
Many residents have visited America and some have family living there so American Independence Day was a great excuse to reminisce about previous trips and go on virtual tours to favourite places such as New York, the Grand Canyon and San Francisco. Residents enjoyed movies from the Golden Age of Hollywood as well as dancing to playlists including American greats such as Buddy Holly, Judy Garland and Frank Sinatra.
Residents join dogs welfare charity
Residents across our homes had a fantastic time during a special live virtual event, led by Jennifer and Emily from Dogs Trust, the UK's largest dog welfare charity.
Jennifer and Emily took us on a journey to discover the rich history of Dogs Trust and their facilities. Using captivating video and photo footage, our residents were able to explore rehoming centres and learn more about the highest level of welfare offered there. It was a delightful experience for everyone, especially our dog lovers.
A Beautiful Church Service
This Morning we welcomed Rev Mary Foden Curries and team from St Giles’Church in Edingley, to the home to deliver a church service to our residents.
We sang some beautiful hymns and spoke about the lovely weather we are currently experiencing.
Thank you Mary for a wonderful service.
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!
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.....
Knit & Natter
come and join us for a morning of Knit & natter, make some new friends whilst knitting,chatting and enjoying a cuppa & a slice of cake.
Coffee Morning
Join us for our monthly coffee mornings, enjoy great chats over a hot drink & a selection of sweet treats!
