What activities were enjoyed during the seated yoga session?

Residents felt calm, stretched, and energized during the seated yoga session.

Who provided the classic tunes for the afternoon?

Julie provided beautiful classic tunes from the 40s, 50s, and 60s.

What types of games were included in the Games Galore! session?

The session included hook-a-duck, balloon games, and skittles.

What was the focus of the jigsaw activity?

Residents enjoyed large puzzles, showing impressive focus and teamwork.

What did residents experience during the parachute play?

Residents participated in fun and active sessions encouraging movement and teamwork.

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Seated Yoga Session

A peaceful afternoon of seated yoga left our residents feeling calm, stretched, and energised.

A wonderful way to support both mental and physical wellbeing.

Afternoon with Julie

A huge thank you to Julie for a beautiful afternoon of classic tunes from the 40s, 50s, and 60s.

Our residents were in full voice, singing along with smiles all round!

Games Galore!

From hook-a-duck to balloon games and skittles – we had an action-packed afternoon full of laughs and movement!

Our residents got fully involved and had a blast.

Jigsaw Fun

Jigsaws are not just fun – they’re great for the mind and hands too!

Our residents loved getting stuck into some large puzzles this week, showing impressive focus and teamwork.

Barry Jukes Sing-Along

We were thrilled to welcome Barry Jukes back for another fantastic sing-along!

Our residents always light up during these afternoons filled with music, memories, and joy.

Thank you, Barry!

Relaxation & Brain Teasers at Shipston Lodge!

There’s something so comforting about a quiet afternoon spent with a good book or a challenging puzzle.

Our residents enjoyed just that—cosy corners, great reads, and the satisfaction of solving puzzles together.

Relaxation & Brain Teasers at Shipston Lodge!

Joyful Afternoons with Kiddley Divey!

We always look forward to our sessions with Kiddley Divey—bringing music, laughter, and movement to Shipston Lodge! From classic sing-alongs to toe-tapping tunes, our residents had a fantastic afternoon full of dancing, smiles and shared joy.

Thank you for lifting our spirits once again! We can’t wait for the next visit.

Parachute Play at Shipston Lodge!

There’s nothing quite like the joy of parachute games! Our residents had a brilliant time taking part in this fun and active session—encouraging movement, teamwork, focus and lots of laughter along the way.

It’s a fantastic way to keep everyone engaged and energised, and a great boost for dexterity and coordination too.

Crafting Joy with Wendy!

Our wonderful volunteer Wendy delivered another brilliant Tuesday craft session, this time helping residents turn old books into adorable little hedgehogs!

These sessions are always full of creativity, laughter and heart—and we are so grateful to Wendy for sharing her time, skills and kindness each week.