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
Upcoming events
VE Day 80th Anniversary Celebrations
We're celebrating VE Day's 80th Anniversary on Staurday 10th May with a Street Party to remember! Fancy dress is encouraged. See poster for details.
Wiltshire Women in the First World War
Join us on 12th May from 2pm for a history talk with Ruth Butler from Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre. All Welcome!
Meet the Alpaca's at White Lodge
Get up close to these majestic animals in our garden's on Friday 16th May from 2.30pm. Their calming presence and gentle nature of alpacas supports individuals of all ages.
Become a Dementia Friend
On behalf of the Alzheimer's Society, we invite you to join us and become a 'Dementia Friend' on Tuesday 20th May from 2pm.
Help Us Turn White Lodge Blue
For Dementia Action Week please join us on Friday 23rd May from 2.30pm. Come wearing blue to help spread awareness about the signs and symptoms of dementia.
Cheese, Wine and Choir Afternoon
Join us on 31st May from 2.30pm to sample a selection of delicious cheese and wine and be entertained by the sensational singing talents of the north Swindon Good Afternoon Choir.
Community Fish & Chip Club
Don't dine alone we're welcoming older people to join our residents on the first Friday of each month from 12.00 noon for some friendly conversation and a delicious meal.
