Activities at Sherwood Lodge Care Home

This afternoon at Sherwood Lodge we have sampled a new entertainer Rachel Mercer, on a conversation with the residents a request was made for war time theme and Rachel pulled out all the stop with her beautiful uniform and flags for residents to take part.

The residents at Sherwood Lodge really engaged with the music and songs

Also a dance or two was had the residents thoroughly enjoyed the 1940s show and Olive sang so loud the was a big smile on her face she said it was magical, Residents can’t wait for the 1950s show in March thanks to all the staff for taking part and Rachel.

This morning at Sherwood Lodge, we have been out for coffee morning at the Evangelical Church. The residents really enjoy the homemade cakes and a conversion with other at the church.

This week we had Our Lady’s school children to help with the tea and coffee as part of community engagement team, Fred always makes the residents feel comfortable and Rene said it feels like home, We also had a friend of the home Martin with his Yorkshire Terrier Leo that is 15 years old to have cuddles with the residents also Martin and Leo will be popping over to Sherwood Lodge to share the love with others.

Here at Sherwood lodge daily activities are so important to life so Pauline and I have been out to help post the mail, Pauline likes to go out most days but this time with more of a purpose in life to help others, Pauline helps to lay tables in the home and loves to knit, we all need a Pauline.

Here at Sherwood Lodge we enjoy good links with our community and we are very happy to have Natalie who has kindly donated arts and crafts card making kits to the home that she no longer needed to help with our sensory activities in the home.

Thank you Natalie for your kind contribution and Eleanor was delighted to receive these and can’t wait to start making our Valentine’s cards.

A Housekeeping Assistant at Sherwood Lodge in Preston has received a prestigious 15 Year Service Award in celebration of working at Barchester Healthcare for 15 years.

Susan, now domestic assistant, part of the housekeeping team, started at Barchester in 2009 and has worked with residents and their relatives to ensure that their needs have been met over the years.

Tracey Lyons, General Manager of Sherwood Lodge said: “We’re delighted to be celebrating 15 years of loyal service with Susan. She has demonstrated her dedication and loyalty to this home and its residents year after year. I speak for all of us here at Sherwood Lodge when I say that I’m looking forward to many more years of working with Sherwood Lodge!”

Celebrations have been in full swing at Sherwood Lodge, as one of its residents reaches her a centenary plus one in style. Sherwood Lodge was joined by staff, relatives, friends and other residents for her birthday. A champagne reception was held at the home and guests enjoyed a special birthday cake made by the home’s chef Nanaki.

Marie was born in 1923. In this year, the airfield beacons replaced bonfires to guide flying pilots, and Mr Birdseye invented his frozen food. Marie is enjoying a new chapter of her life with her husband at Sherwood lodge.