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
Harvest Festival
Our residents were delighted to attend a Harvest Festival service led by Rev. Jane Wild and assisted by Caroline and Dot from Fulwood Methodist Church .
We sang the beautiful harvest hymns and listened to Janes enlightening words followed by sincere and thoughtful prayers.
At the end of the service our General Manager Tracy Lyons presented our food donations to Jane to be distributed to food banks in Preston.
We would like to thank our staff and visitors for their kind donations.
Space magic
This week our residents have delved into the world of magic and illusions by building a magic flying UFO and now the practice begins, nimble fingers and hard concentration. Watch this Space for our debut launch! They created the illusion of a flying saucer, hours of fun was had by all.
Mayfair of Nightingales
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.
National Ice Cream Day
Residents across our homes had a fantastic time during a special live virtual event in celebration on National Ice Cream Day. Wall’s team took us on a great journey through history, sharing fascinating details about the brand since its launch in 1922. We learned about major innovations such as the introduction of Mr Whippy, Cornetto, Viennetta, Twister, and Carte d'Or.
Residents were treated to a singalong to Cornetto classic ads, an interactive quiz about fun Wall’s facts and best-of-all, an ice-cream tasting session. It was a delightful experience for everyone, especially our ice-cream lovers.
The history of Dogs Trust
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.
Sherwood Lodge Summer Fair
The day started overcast and dull with a little rain, not good omens. However just in time for the arrival of our visitors the sun made a welcome appearance. The air was filled with smell of hotdogs and happy greetings sounded all around. As the children played on a giant inflatable beach ball and bouncy castle our entertainer sang the old favourites. It was wonderful to see a strong turnout of friends and relatives laughing as they ate cream cakes and sandwiches . The stalls were manned by volunteers, special thanks to Sue and Lucie for all their help also to Fred from the Evangelist church for once again supporting a Sherwood Lodge event. The lovely family atmosphere really lifted the spirits of our residents, the laughter continued as our Manager Tracy and Deputy Manager Karen served their time in the stocks and received their the wet sponges and buckets of water with a smile – and revenge in mind.
