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.
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 White Lodge Care Home
White Lodge Residents Plant Commemorative Lilac Tree
White Lodge have planted a commemorative tree to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. We selected a lilac tree as it reflected the regal colours and is so stunning when in bloom. Peter one of our residents is our "head gardener" with a keen interest in gardening, he has been very actively involved in all the home's gardening projects. A group of residents and visiting families watched the official planting.
With our rural setting it is important for us to continue to plant trees and Barchester White Lodge is committed to this. The lilac tree is located near the trees planted last year for Countryfile's Plant Britain campaign.
White Lodge Celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in Style
White Lodge celebrated the Jubilee in style today, we had a fabulous day. Residents enjoyed a barbeque lunch, they were then joined by family and friends for a fun filled afternoon. A local brass band played well known patriotic tunes while everyone enjoyed afternoon tea. It was a perfect afternoon with loved ones to mark this momentous occasion.
A big thank you to the White Lodge team who made this event possible, your hard work was so appreciated.
Wiltshire Mobile Library Visits
White Lodge are fortunate to have regular visits from Wiltshire Mobile Libraries. Residents really enjoy spending time selecting new books, reading is such a relaxing past time.
Indoor Gardening Club!
With inclement weather we decided to plant our hanging baskets inside. What a great team White Lodge residents are, creating some stunning baskets for the front of the home, even tidying up after!
The grounds and gardens are very important to us all at White Lodge and we are very much looking forward to planting a commemorative tree this week to mark the Queen's Jubilee.
Making Greeting Cards
White Lodge residents are very creative and a group of ladies thoroughly enjoyed a recent card making session in our activities room. The group were then joined by some of our gentleman for a lovely relaxed afternoon tea.
Swindon Stompers dance around White Lodge
What a lovely visit from our local line dancing group, Swindon Stompers. White Lodge residents had a fabulous time with some even joining in! Thank you all so much for your time coming in to see the residents and the kindness you always show to everyone. The atmosphere was very special.
Upcoming events
Pudding Club
Join us for our brand new event 'Pudding Club' hosted by Jenny. Indulge in delicious delights together every 3rd Wednesday of the month.
