Activities at White Lodge Care Home
Our Activities Coordinators here at White Lodge enjoy the fulfillment of helping residents feel important and a part of something. Meaningful moments are created through laughter and comfort. A varied activities programme is offered for the betterment of residents' bodies and minds, including music for health, 'Oomph' sessions and chair Zumba, in addition to coffee and cake groups that all inevitably lead to giggles and old fashioned singalongs. Also, we organise parties, trips out, walks in the country, bus outings and wonderful entertainers to visit our home. A sneaky tipple is always welcomed with cheese and crackers and, at the end of the day, it is important to go home knowing our activities have made a difference.
Shayla Sharmeen
Hi my name is Shayla and I'm the activities coordinator here at White Lodge.
Prior to taking the position, I joined White Lodge as care assistant in 2022 and loved every minute of my role. My passion is very much in supporting the day to day lives of the people we care for, it is important to me that our weekly calendar offers rich experiences with music from live entertainers, as well as arts and crafts tailored to individual abilities.
Getting to know our residents better is so important, and through regular family and friends’ meetings we can gain a greater understanding of their loved ones' interests and life prior to joining White Lodge that will make for an enriched activities program to be developed, one that keeps them at the heart of the local community. I look forward to getting to know you, and your loved ones.
We are always open to new ideas. If you would like to get involved in any of our Life Enrichment activities or have a skill, or project you'd like to share with our residents, please click here to contact me direct. New entertainers and community links are always welcome.
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 White Lodge Care Home
Birthday Celebrations and Sunshine Fun
A great weekend for everyone at White Lodge. One of our residents, Peter celebrated his 80th birthday with his family in the home with a lovely cake, whilst our home was full of relatives and visitors making the most of the lovely weather outside.
Cadburys Celebrating 200 Years
Staff and residents at Barchester’s White Lodge were treated to an afternoon of nostalgia and delicious memories when they were joined by Cadbury archivist Sarah Foden and Brand Manager Connor Gould for a talk from the nation’s favourite chocolate brand on a virtual event
Pudding Club celebrates Mental Health Awareness Week
Our second Pudding club At White Lodge was a huge Success along side the Dementia Action Week…! It was a great team effort and most importantly, the residents enjoyed the day and puddings…!
Thanks to all the family members who made it to our pudding club and special thanks to our lovely volunteers at White Lodge. General Manager spoke about Dementia and introduced the Dementia Community team at White Lodge…! The Dementia Champion Spoke about the Seven Domains of Wellbeing….!
National Cocktail Day
World cocktail day!
Staff and residents at White Lodge Care Home enjoyed some tasty World Cocktail Day celebrations today!
Our residents had a brilliant time during the afternoon of cocktails and mocktails, with music playing in the background. We had quite a selection to choose from – Pimms and Lemonade, Mojito, Bucks Fizz, Summer Fruit punch and so many more!
Meeting Our Community
We had another fantastic day out the community this week visiting friends and new friends to White Lodge Care Home. We love getting out to see everybody, inviting the community to along to our upcoming events, and spreading the word about all the exciting things happening over the coming weeks. If you would like to get in touch about our events, or to come and have a look at our beautiful surroundings please get in touch with Ramona our Home Manager.
Happy Birthday Gheorghe
As part of the resident of the day the team come together to make the day special for the resident by asking them what they would like to have or to do.
Our resident Gheorghe requested for a Romanian food named "sarmale" when the team asked him what we can do for him. To make the day special, the life enrichment team decorated the dinning room with Romanian flag bunting and balloons, the kitchen made "sarmale" following the most traditional recipe, with the General Manager and the Deputy Manager joining him wearing a traditional Romanian blouse.
What a fantastic day and its lovely to embrace the cultures we have here at White Lodge
Upcoming events
Love to Move - Senior Fitness Day
Join us on 18th June from 11.30pm for a session with Corrine from Wiltshire & Swindon Sport as she provides us with a fun Senior Health & Fitness workout.
Royal Ascot Ladies Day - All Welcome!
Get your glad rags on and join us for all the fun of the races on Royal Ascot - Ladies Day, we'll be studying the form and placing our imaginary bets, prizes for the best hat!
Open Day - Exciting Changes Revealed
Join us on 28th June from 10am to take a tour of our newly refurbished communities. We have been undergoing exciting changes and can't wait for you to see them!
Fabulous 50's Summer Fete
Shake, Rattle & Roll to White Lodge for a 1950s celebration at our annual summer fete on 5th July 2-4pm. Classic Cars, Buffet, Games and Live Music!
Celebrating Age Wiltshire - Summer Concert
Join us on 25th July from 10.30am to be entertained by the amazing singer 'Frankie' courtesy of Celebrating Age Wiltshire!
Newsletter - Spring to Summer Edition
We're happy to share our latest newsletter, please download to enjoy!
Enjoy a meal on us - Don't Dine Alone
Don't dine alone we're welcoming older people to join us during the week; Monday to Friday for some friendly conversation and a delicious meal - Booking is essential.
