Easter Hot Cross Buns

Easter Hot Cross Buns

The residents at Cedar Lodge tried their hand at bun making this Easter weekend.  Unlike baking a cake, we learnt how creating the perfect hot cross bun is not as simple as it seems. Buns, it appears, demand multiple rounds of mixing, kneading and proofing. If we...
Japanese Day at Cedar Lodge

Japanese Day at Cedar Lodge

At Cedar Lodge, the cherry blossom tree that we planted last year is in full bloom. As the first plant to flower in our garden this spring, we thought we’d take inspiration from Japan and host a cherry blossom celebration. Known as Hanami in Japan, the festival takes...
Cedar Lodge Goes To The Panto!

Cedar Lodge Goes To The Panto!

On the first Sunday of December, 6 excited residents (and a few volunteers!) left Cedar Lodge to make the 30minute journey to Leamington Spa. Our destination was the Royal Spa Centre, which was staging a matinee performance of Cinderella.  We spent the journey...
Community Coffee Morning at Cedar Lodge

Community Coffee Morning at Cedar Lodge

On the last Friday of every month, Cedar Lodge opens up our home to welcome anyone who would like to pop in to meet us over coffee and a nice slice of cake.  Running for the past few months, the coffee mornings have been a wonderful way for our residents to stay...
Cedar Lodge’s Day at The Beach

Cedar Lodge’s Day at The Beach

Last Friday, Cedar Lodge went on tour!  Supported by 8 members of our dedicated care team, 11 of our residents took a trip to Weston Super Mare for sea, sun and plenty of fun!  After breakfast, we all climbed into our specially-hired minibus for our journey to...
Cedar Lodge Remembers Our Queen

Cedar Lodge Remembers Our Queen

The passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was met with great sadness by everyone at Cedar Lodge. For many, the Queen was the jewel that crowned our British identity. She represented continuity in a changing world, and brought the nation together by our shared...