Activities at Lotus Manor Care Home

Today we were delighted to welcome the Year 3 choir from Send CofE Primary School, who came to perform their Christmas songs for our residents and the local community. Their lovely voices brought warmth and festive cheer to the home and provided a perfect start to the season.

A particularly touching moment was seeing our care team member Becky watching her son Jackson take part in the choir. It was a proud moment for both mother and son.

After the performance, residents, staff, families and the children enjoyed a cosy treat together, including hot chocolate, tea, and homemade chocolate biscuits and pastries. The children even helped to serve the biscuits, which our residents greatly appreciated.

Today was a wonderful reminder of what makes Send such a special, close-knit community. When the care home and the primary school come together, it highlights the very best of the festive spirit.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the event so memorable.

Residents at Barchester Lotus Manor enjoyed a delightful seasonal outing this week as they visited a local garden centre to explore its Christmas displays and enjoy a spot of shopping.

The trip offered plenty of opportunities for residents to browse a wide range of seasonal treats, gifts, and decorations. Everyone enjoyed taking their time looking around the displays and soaking up the gentle festive atmosphere while chatting with staff and one another.

A highlight of the day was a relaxing visit to the garden centre’s charming tea rooms. Residents settled in with warm cake and a choice of comforting hot drinks .The perfect way to enjoy a winter outing together.

The visit was filled with good company, laughter, and plenty of seasonal cheer, a wonderful way to begin the countdown to Christmas at Lotus Manor.

We’ve been celebrating another special moment here at Lotus Manor — the birthday of our wonderful Resident Ambassador, Ann!

The day was filled with joy as everyone gathered to share in the celebrations. There was a delicious chocolate cake, thoughtful gifts, and plenty of smiles all around as we marked Ann’s special day together.

Here we have our lovely resident, Ann, who radiated happiness as she enjoyed her cake and opened her presents. Her warmth and cheerful spirit brought so much joy to everyone, reminding us just how lucky we are to have her as part of our Lotus Manor family.

Ann will be continuing the celebrations this Sunday with a family lunch in our private dining room — the perfect way to honour such a special occasion.

It was a beautiful day filled with laughter, love, and community — the kind of moments that make Lotus Manor feel like home.

We had the pleasure of welcoming a talented entertainer to Lotus Manor, who brought along his ukulele for a joyful afternoon of singing and dancing!

The atmosphere was filled with warmth and laughter as our residents listened, sang along, and even had the chance to try their hand at playing the ukulele themselves. It was a truly interactive experience that sparked smiles and wonderful memories.

One of the highlights of the day was capturing a lovely group photo of Brian, Pat, and Ann who bonded over sharing similar taste in music!

It was a heart-warming afternoon filled with dancing, laughter and new found friendships. We’re so grateful for opportunities like this that bring happiness and creativity into our home, and we look forward to many more musical visits to come.

This week, we had the pleasure of welcoming Monica from Ripley Church Rooms and her daughter Claire to Lotus Manor Care Home.

They joined us for our popular Afternoon Tea for Two and spent a lovely time enjoying fresh sandwiches, homemade scones, and delicious cake. The atmosphere was relaxed and cheerful, with plenty of smiles and friendly conversation throughout their visit.

It was wonderful to see Monica and Claire making the most of their afternoon together. We’re always happy to open our doors to guests and look forward to welcoming more friends and family to Lotus Manor for special moments like these.

Residents at Barchester Lotus Manor have been getting into the Christmas spirit this week, enjoying a series of heart-warming seasonal activities that have filled the home with laughter, conversation, and a wonderful sense of community.

The celebrations began with the decorating of the home’s Christmas tree. Pat and Kristiina were all smiles as they helped add the final decorations, complete with a festive Christmas hat or two to mark the occasion. The tree now stands proudly in the lounge, bringing sparkle and cheer to everyone who passes by.

Alongside the decorating, residents took part in a classic Christmas family favourite: the “Who Am I?” guessing game. This simple and familiar activity brought plenty of joy, inspiring lively conversation, shared memories, and bursts of laughter throughout the afternoon..

The game was a lovely reminder that it is often the simplest activities that create the most special memories. As the festive season continues, Lotus Manor looks forward to sharing many more moments of togetherness, connection, and Christmas cheer with residents and loved ones alike.

Our home was full of colour, warmth, and joy as we came together to celebrate Diwali — the Festival of Lights.

The atmosphere was lively and festive, with residents, staff, and guests enjoying traditional dishes, vibrant outfits, music, and beautiful decorations that lit up the day. There was a real buzz throughout the home, and it was wonderful to see everyone joining in the celebration.

Ann, our resident ambassador, especially loved the food, and there were smiles all around as care staff and residents danced together to music played by our very own talented team.

One of the highlights of the day was a group photo of our staff dressed in stunning traditional outfits, a beautiful moment that captured the spirit and togetherness of the celebration.

We’re so grateful to everyone who helped make the day special and to all who joined in. It was a heart-warming celebration filled with laughter, connection, and light. 

We were excited to head out on our very first trip since opening Lotus Manor Care Home , a lovely visit to Virginia Water with our residents.

The day was calm and cheerful. Everyone enjoyed a gentle walk, taking in the fresh air and beautiful views. Pat and Ann were especially happy by the waterfalls, and we caught a great photo of them smiling and enjoying the moment.

 After the walk, we stopped by the café for a well deserved warm drink, which was the perfect way to end the outing.

It was a great start to many more adventures ahead. We’re already looking forward to planning more trips and making happy memories with our residents.

Residents at Barchester Lotus Manor were delighted to welcome children from Send CofE Primary School for a heart-warming visit filled with creativity, conversation, and plenty of shared excitement for the future.

The pupils joined residents for a fun and engaging brainstorming session to explore new intergenerational projects for the year ahead. Together, they discussed a variety of thoughtful and imaginative ideas, including the creation of an Intergenerational Gardening Club, planning music concerts, and launching a brand-new Book Buddy scheme. The room was full of enthusiasm as both generations exchanged stories, suggestions, and lots of smiles.

A particularly charming highlight of the visit was the introduction of Lotus Manor’s beloved mascots, who were officially named by the children as Mr Whiskers the cat and Cooper the dog. The mascots proved to be a wonderful icebreaker and added an extra touch of fun to the morning’s activities.

The visit was filled with warmth, laughter, and genuine connection, leaving everyone feeling inspired. As Lotus Manor and Send CofE Primary School continue to grow this lovely partnership, residents and pupils alike are looking forward to all the joy, friendship, and meaningful shared experiences that 2026 will bring.

It was game on at our home this week as we launched our Staff vs Residents Scrabble Tournament. The lounge was filled with friendly competition, laughter and a real buzz of excitement as everyone took their turn to find the winning words.

Our wonderful respite guest, Sheila, stole the show by winning the very first match of the tournament. Sheila was absolutely delighted with her victory and was presented with a lip gloss in her favourite colour as a small prize to celebrate her win.

The competition is already heating up as both residents and staff prepare for Round Two with our Activities Coordinator Kristiina going to take on Resident Ambassador Ann. 

The tournament has sparked great conversation, teamwork and smiles all around and has been a fantastic way to bring everyone together.

We look forward to sharing more updates soon as the Grand Scrabble Tournament continues. Who will take the title next?

We’ve been getting into the seasonal spirit here at Lotus Manor, and Halloween gave us the perfect opportunity to celebrate with pumpkin decorating, halloween themed donuts and ofcourse our Halloween Party!

Here we have our wonderful resident , Pat who  brought joy and colour to the day with her pumpkin decorating. Her smile lit up the room as she carefully crafted her design, showing just how much fun can be found in these simple, shared moments.

It was a heart-warming day filled with laughter, creativity, and the kind of community spirit that makes Lotus Manor feel like home. 

This week, we had the pleasure of taking our wonderful resident Brian on a seasonal outing to the Saddlers Arms, a local pub beautifully adorned with autumn and Halloween decorations.

The setting was perfect for a crisp autumn day. Brian settled in by the crackling fireplace with a comforting cappuccino and a few biscuits – a simple yet delightful treat that added to the cozy atmosphere.

What made the visit even more special was a surprise encounter with one of the pub’s friendly four-legged regulars. It was a lovely moment that truly brightened Brian’s afternoon.

It was a heart-warming outing filled with seasonal charm, good company, and memorable moments. We’re already looking forward to planning more trips like this and continuing to create joyful experiences for our residents.

We had the joy of welcoming our very first resident to Lotus Manor Care Home – Brian, a passionate Formula One enthusiast.

Brian was greeted with a warm celebration from our team and fellow community members. To mark this special milestone, he was presented with a hamper of goodies and enjoyed a stunning cake made in his honour. There was plenty of laughter, conversation, and cheer as everyone came together to make Brian feel at home.

It was truly heartwarming to see the excitement and community spirit as Lotus Manor begins its journey. We are delighted to have Brian with us and look forward to supporting him, along with all our future residents, as we create a vibrant and welcoming home here at Lotus Manor.