Activities at Sherwood Lodge Care Home
Our Activities Coordinator is constantly striving to mentally and physically stimulate those we support by organising group and individual activities for anyone and everyone to participate in. We have regular outings in the mini bus to nearby places of interest including local garden centres and parks as well as musicians and entertainers. We also hold bingo evenings which are helped out by our residents families. We also have a local pub nearby which the residents enjoy visiting from time to time for a spot of lunch or sitting in the gardens in the summer time. We try our best to arrange activities that reflect their interests as best is possible. We also encourage relatives to join with activities and events as often as they can.
Emma Powers
Hi, my name is Emma Powers; I am the Activities Coordinator here at Sherwood Lodge.
I have worked in the care sector for over two decades; prior to this I was a soldier in the UK Armed Forces where I gained exceptional powers of communication, organisation and teamwork. During my time as a carer I have gained my NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and have been employed as a Senior Carer. I chose to switch professional roles to activities as I find supporting both residential and dementia residents very rewarding.
I have been employed within Barchester for over three years, I love working for this company and am really excited to continue to care for all of its residents and their families.
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 Sherwood Lodge Care Home
Vegetarian for Life demo
To celebrate National Vegetarian Week, staff and residents at Barchester’s Sherwood Lodge care home in Fulwood, Preston were treated to an interactive virtual cookery demo courtesy of chef, Alex Connell, from Vegetarian for Life.
Chef Alex whipped up some tasty, healthy vegetarian snacks in a live, interactive cookery demo. Much to residents’ delight, Sherwood Lodge head chef Martin Soothill had prepared the same recipes so that residents could try all the dishes. Residents sampled delicious, light and summery veggie dishes including Borlotti bean and dill pate, Greek fritters with Tzatziki and Coronation 'chicken' pastries. All finished off with a sweet and simple but totally yummy banana bread.
All that Jazz!
Staff and residents at Sherwood Lodge care home in Preston celebrated International Jazz Day on April 30 by creating their very own day-long festival of jazz.
International Jazz Day highlights the diplomatic role jazz plays in uniting people from all corners of the globe. Jazz music was originally a blend of African, Latin and European forms and styles that first became popular in the 1920s.
Staff and residents at the home marked the day with a whole host of fun activities, they learned about the history of jazz, created jazz playlists, watched and enjoyed a virtual jazz concert and had a go at learning the guitar.
Diving into the deep
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Sherwood Lodge care home in Fulwood, Preston were treated to a virtual tour of the wonderful underwater world of SEA LIFE London Aquarium, hosted by Senior Curator, James Wright and his expert team.
SEA LIFE London Aquarium is home to more than 300 species and 4,000 creatures, including Gentoo Penguins, Sea Turtles and Seahorses, which are cared for by its dedicated team of 15 Aquarists. The shark tank alone is one million litres in volume and six metres deep and is home to five species of sharks – Sand Tigers called Bungle and Zippy, a Grey Reef Shark, Nurse Sharks, Tawny Nurse Shark and a shiver of Black Tip Reef Sharks as well as a Bowmouth Guitarfish called Betty.
Resident celebrates 25th anniversary!
Celebrations have been in full swing at Sherwood Lodge in Preston, as one of its residents reaches her 25th anniversary of living at the care home in style.
Vera Snailham was joined by staff and residents she received congratulations, cakes and a glass of bubbly to celebrate a remarkable day. Only a few days earlier Vera also celebrated her birthday making a truly memorable week for everyone here at Sherwood Lodge.
Vera came to us on 15th April 1996 just after her 60th birthday she has previously worked as nursery nurse. Vera is the Sherwood Lodge Resident Ambassador and is an inspiration to us all.
Easter fun as resident decorate the home
Everyone has got in to the Easter holiday fun, making decorations for the Easter tree and Bonnet's all round!
