Afternoon Tea & Chat

There’s nothing quite like a relaxing catch-up over a cuppa and a slice of cake!

Our residents had a lovely afternoon of warm conversation, sweet treats, and shared smiles. Community and comfort at its finest.

Strength and Serenity with Seated Yoga

Residents joined Hayley for another uplifting seated yoga session, using deep breathing, meditation, and gentle core-strengthening movements.

A brilliant way to relax the mind and energise the body. Namaste!

Home-Made Fun with Bean Bag Toss!

Our residents enjoyed a lively game of bean bag toss—made by their own hands during arts and crafts!

It was the perfect mix of creativity and coordination. So much laughter, aim, and applause all around!

Cotswolds Charm & Countryside Views!

We were blessed with beautiful weather for our recent scenic trip around the Cotswolds!

Our residents loved taking in the picturesque villages, charming old buildings, and spotting animals along the way.

Game On at Shipston Lodge!

We’ve been having so much fun with our indoor games this week—cornhole, fishing games, and plenty of laughter!

It’s great to see our residents getting active and competitive with smiles all around.

A Captivating Performance by Cellist Corinne Frost

We were absolutely delighted to welcome back the incredibly talented cellist Corinne Frost to Shipston Lodge last Friday!

Her performance spanned a wide range of musical genres, captivating residents and filling the home with elegance, emotion, and beautiful melodies

Sidford Gower Belles Bring Harmony & Heart

What a treat! On Sunday afternoon, we enjoyed a stunning performance from the Sidford Gower Belles Choir, a group of lovely ladies from a village in Oxfordshire—and old friends of our resident, Kath!

Kath was beaming with joy watching her former neighbours sing a mix of beautiful songs.

Marigolds, Sunshine & Smiles!

Our green-fingered residents were busy this week potting out marigolds for the garden—and loving every minute of it!

It was the perfect way to welcome the growing season and brighten up our outdoor spaces. We can’t wait to see these blooms flourish!

A Thoughtful VE Day Church Service with Shipston Lodge

This week, our residents took part in a heartfelt church service held in commemoration of the upcoming VE Day, shared with our friends at Shipston Lodge.

It was a reflective and unifying experience, filled with meaningful moments, shared prayers, and warm fellowship.

Weaving, Laughing & Creating with Wendy!

Our residents tried their hands at something a little crafty and a lot of fun—weaving with Wendy!

It may have looked easy, but it definitely tested our dexterity! Still, everyone rose to the challenge and came away with something they were proud of.

Check out some more of our VE Day Activities.

We had a heartfelt and joyful VE Day celebration, complete with music, decorations and even one of our talented residents playing the keyboard beautifully for us all.

What a moving tribute to a remarkable time.