Activities at Kingfisher Lodge Care Home
Activities are the cornerstone of a wholesome home experience and our Activities Coordinators are always putting their creative minds to the test by organising new and exciting social events for residents to partake in. Of course, we take into account the likes and dislikes of those we support, so if someone doesn’t feel like trying something new, there will always be something on offer to reflect their personal interests. For the people who may just prefer some peace and quiet instead, we also offer one-to-one time that can be enjoyed with a nice cup of coffee or just a simple chat – whatever they desire.
George Tantrum
Hi, I am George and I am the Activities Lead here at Kingfisher Lodge. I have worked in healthcare for over 6 years and I have a passion for enriching the lives of the people in our home. We offer a wide variety of life enrichment activities within our home, from minibus trips and group outings all the way to spending some one on one time with our residents. If you pop into the home, the chances is you’ll find me, so come say hello!
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
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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 Kingfisher Lodge Care Home
Christmas Comes Early
Residents at Kingfisher Lodge were transported to a Christmas wonderland when they visited Whitehall Garden Centre in Whitchurch.
It was a surprise visit for one of the residents – staff didn’t tell him where they were going!
The stunning displays of Christmas got Michael very excited, as it’s his favourite time of year. He also enjoyed talking to all the staff and asking them if they liked Christmas too.
They finished off their trip with a lovely cup of tea and a piece of cake.
Residents enjoyed the wonderful atmosphere, the beautiful decorations and the Christmas scene of Pinocchio. They hope to return many more times before Christmas.
Summer Fête
Staff, residents, relatives and the local community came together at Kingfisher Lodge Care Centre in Saltford to enjoy a Summer Fête that was held in the home on 9th September.
Kingfisher Lodge hosted a variety of activities throughout the day, including live entertainment by Andy Tee, a tombola, games and gift stalls, which were enjoyed by everyone who came to the event.
Staff at Kingfisher Lodge made everyone feel welcome and were delighted to see different generations having fun together. Visitors enjoyed plenty of refreshments, such as hot dogs, burgers and homemade cakes prepared by the staff, who were hard at work making sure that a great time was had by all – it really was a team effort!
Sports Day
Residents and staff at Kingfisher Lodge laced up their trainers and warmed-up for their annual sports day.
Staff and residents took to their marks in the egg and spoon race, wheelchair dash and skipping race as guests cheered on. The teams battled it out to be crowned sporting champions and were handed their gold medals before being treated to an ice lolly, a cup of tea and homemade bread pudding.
Birthday Celebrations
At Kingfisher Lodge, we know how important it is to celebrate residents' birthdays, from big parties with entertainment for all the staff and residents, to small, quiet family affairs, just enjoying a delicious cream tea together.
It’s important to know those we support well, so we can organise the perfect birthday for them.
One of our most recent birthday parties celebrated the birthdays of three different residents. We made delicious raspberry and blackcurrant jam tarts and sausages rolls, complemented with sherry and wine, which went down well with everybody.
Fun , laughter and dancing were enjoyed with the Spangles, who came in to entertain us; it was another wonderful afternoon at Kingfisher Lodge!
Cheddar Gorge
Folks at Kingfisher Lodge enjoyed a trip to Cheddar Gorge; everyone aboard loved the fantastic views we had driving through Cheddar. We also indulged in some delicious ice cream from one of the many ice cream parlours in Cheddar.
Everyone loved to see the cows on our way there and the goats roaming free, running carelessly in-between the cars.
Afternoon Tea
Kingfisher Lodge would like to thank Ray's daughter, Tracey, for inviting some of her father's friends from the home over to her house for afternoon tea in Chelwood. It was a wonderful day and the sun was shining bright - a perfect afternoon to spend in Tracey’s beautiful garden.
We enjoyed Tracey’s homemade scones and tea, whilst watching the butterflies flying, chickens roaming free and making a fuss over her lovely dog, Bracken.
Thank you very much, Tracey - we all had a wonderful afternoon!
