Activities at Maple Leaf Lodge Care Home

We celebrated world book day with a dress up of different characters. We had Snow White, an oompa lumpa and a lobster.

Residents were full of laughter at the staff dressing up as they visited each community - we discussed our favourtie books and books our residents used to read their children. Our bookcases were then re stocked with new books for residents to read. To finish our afternoon off we listened to the audio book of Elvis which residents on our Memory Lane Community enjoyed listening to.

As part of our International Women’s Day celebrations, Residents from across our services were thrilled to join tour guide, Mandy Morrow, for an exciting talk about some Legendary London Ladies.

Mandy shared the fascinating stories of eight ladies with us, from the one of the richest heiresses in the world to the original 'Roaring Girl'.

Everyone who participated truly enjoyed the experience and were delighted to take a walk down memory lane.

Across the country our homes and hospitals came together to find out which care home or hospital had the best Bingo players as we teamed up for Barchester’s Bingo Bonanza.

Residents were treated to some exciting virtual games of Bingo as part of Barchester’ very own game show series.

Everyone who participate had a fantastic time and enjoyed some friendly competition.

Nest box week is celebrated between 14th - 21st February. This marks the beginning of the breeding season for birds. It is an annual observation that motivates people to make nest boxes.

The wonderful students at Grantham College & University Centre and their carpentry tutor Andrew, kindly made some bird boxes to put out in our garden for residents to enjoy. We would like to thank the students for making these boxes for us.

The students carefully designed and made the boxes and delivered them to the residents. Resident Doreen said how lovely they were and she can’t wait to see them fill up with birds.

Resident, Ron had expressed that the one thing he wishes he could do again is watch a football match and score a goal, so staff at the home made his wish a reality proving the old adage, it’s never too late.

Ron always showed an interest in the sport and shared stories of when he use to play right back for Barkston FC. Anna and the amazing team at Grantham Town FC were so generous in helping making Ron’s wish come true. They accompanied to his needs, allowing him to score a goal and meeting players from the Gingerbread team. As a home we cant thank the club enough for accommodating us.

Ron said “I have really enjoyed my day, thank you!” He shared stories about his time playing football and how he use to play with a leather ball. He said the atmosphere of the crowd never changes. Although we didn’t win Ron said he has really enjoyed his day!

Our furry friend Dylan returned to see our residents today for lots of fuss and treats. Dylan was giving out high fives to residents and of course sniffing out the biscuit crumbs.

Resident Doreen said after his visit “Seeing him has really made my day, he was lovely!” and resident Ivy said “Can we get one and keep him as our pet.”

Pet therapy promotes sensory stimulation, it improves dexterity and coordination and provides a non-verbal form of communication, producing an enjoyable outcome.