Forthcoming Events at Aveley Lodge
January – December 2022
JANUARY 2022 – Public Services Month
The residents will be exploring the jobs of members of the public services including the Army, Navy, Airforce, Police, Ambulance and Fire Brigades amongst others.
10th – Cooking Club making bread rolls
12th – Church visit and service at 10.30am
14th – Presentation on “Life as a Veterinary Nurse” by Lindsey Raven Emrich at 1.30pm
20th – Music and a live Performance by Rat Pack Tribute Artist at 1.30pm
21st – Presentation on “Life as a Metropolitan Police Officer” by Matt Swan at 1.30pm
24th – Phil’s Eats n Treats Club (caramel shortbread)
28th – SU meeting at 1.30pm
31st – Kiddley Divey Musical Entertainment at 1.30pm
FEBRUARY 2022 – Transport Month
The residents will be exploring various modes of transport throughout the years
1st – Chinese New Year celebrations
9th – Church visit and service at 10.30am
10th – AJ Voice and Keys performing at 1.30pm
11th – Cooking Club (Cheese & Tomato pastry hearts)
14th – Valentine’s Day. Phil’s Eats n Treats Club (Valentine’s Cookies)
18th – FREDS Performing Arts singing a selection of well-known songs at 1.30pm
25th – SU meeting at 1.45pm followed by our Quiz Afternoon.
MARCH 2022 – Movie Star Month
The residents will be looking at the many famous Movie stars throughout the decades and some of their famous works.
9th – Church visit and service at 10.30am followed by Phil’s Eats n Treats Club (Carrot Cake)
10th – A performance by the all-male choir “Lost Direction” at 2pm
16th – Cooking Club (Cheese scones)
21st -Visit by Buddy the Canine Companion dog
25th – FREDS Performing Arts singing a selection of well-known Movie songs at 10.30pm followed by our monthly SU meeting at 1.30pm and our Quiz Afternoon (Movie themed)
27th – Mother’s Day and Day at the Oscars theme day
28th – Kiddley Divey Musical Entertainment at 1.45pm
30th – Children from Fingringhoe Primary School singing songs from the courtyard
APRIL 2022 – Garden Month
The residents will be looking at things related to gardening and nature. They will also be planting their sunflower seeds for the annual sunflower growing competition
5th – Chiropodist visit for foot care
7th – Phil’s Eats n Treats Club (Chocolate Bird Nests)
8th – Chiropodist visit for foot care
17th – Easter Sunday
20th – Church visit and Easter service at 10.30am
22nd – FREDS Performing Arts Easter Carnival at 1.30pm
25th – Slipper Tree event organised by Community360
26th – Happy Sounds performing at 2.30pm
27th – Cooking Club (Hot cross buns)
29th – SU meeting at 1.30pm
MAY 2022 – Around the World Month
Each week, the residents will focus on a different country from around the world with various themed crafts and food tasting experiences.
W/C 2nd May – Greek Theme Week
5th – A performance by the all-male choir “Lost Direction” at 2pm
6th – Phil’s Eats n Treats Club (Greek Sweets)
W/C 9th May – Italian Theme Week
W/C 16th May – USA Theme Week
16th – Kiddley Divey Musical Entertainment Summer Special at 1.45pm
19th – Cooking Club (Sweet Potato Skins with homemade dip)
W/C 23rd May – India Theme Week
26th – SU meeting at 1.30pm followed by our Quiz afternoon
29th – National Biscuit Day – The residents will take part in activities linked to this fun event organised by NAPA.
JUNE 2022 – The Royal Family Month
This month’s focus is on the British Royal family and in particular, we’ll be celebrating the Queens Platinum Jubilee with various fun filled activities.
2nd – 5th The Queens Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Amongst the many celebrations going on nationally, the residents will also get to enjoy watching Trooping the Colour and the flypast as well taking part in the national Service of Thanksgiving.
2nd – Fingringhoe Village Jubilee Event 11am – 4pm Sponsored by Aveley Lodge Care Home
4th – The Epsom Derby Sweepstake from 3pm onwards
5th – The Aveley Lodge Big Jubilee Lunch party 11.30am – 3pm (BY INVITE ONLY)
9th – Chiropodist visit for foot care
10th – Chiropodist visit for foot care
15th – Cooking Club (Triple cheese and onion muffins)
19th – Father’s Day
24th – SU Meeting at 1.30pm followed by our Quiz Afternoon (Royal themed)
27th – Phil’s Eats n Treats Club (Scones)
30th – CARE HOME OPEN WEEK 2022 – Join us today between 3-5pm for Afternoon Tea, to see our activities and an opportunity to meet the Management Team at Aveley Lodge Care Home. Carly Ann singing a selection of well-known songs from 2.30pm
JULY 2022 – Holiday Month
This month we will look at Summer Holidays abroad and around the UK with various resident activities themed on this.
8th – Lost Direction (Male Choir) performing at 1.30pm
13th – Church visit at 10.15am followed by Cooking Club (Pizzas)
18th – Kiddley Divey Musical Entertainment at 1.30pm
21st – Phil’s Eats n Treats Club (Shortbread)
29th – SU Meeting at 1.30pm
AUGUST 2022– Wildlife Month
The residents will explore the Great British wildlife and learn all about our interesting fauna we have living alongside us.
5th – Performance by Rat Pack Tribute Artist at 1.30pm
9th – Wild Science Petting Zoo visiting between 10.30am – 11.30am
10th – Church visit at 10.15am
11th – Phil’s Eats n Treats Club (Cherry Bakewells)
12th – Presentation on “Animals” by Lindsey Raven Emrich at 1.30pm
18th – Eden Falconry Bird of Prey Flying Display followed Cooking Club (Mini Quiches)
31st – SU meeting at 1.30pm followed by our Quiz afternoon
SEPTEMBER 2022 – School Days Month
This month the residents will reminisce over their old school days and will be exploring things relating to education.
2nd – Lost Direction (Male Choir) performing at 1.30pm
6th – Cooking Club
7th – Church visit at 10.15am
15th – Phil’s Eats n Treats Club
16th – FREDS Performing Arts singing a selection of well-known cockney songs as pearly Kings and Queens at 1.30pm
26th – Back to School day with a special School Dinner themed lunch
30th – SU Meeting at 1.30pm
OCTOBER 2022 – Seasons Month
This month we will look at the four different seasons around the UK with various resident activities themed on this.
5th – Church visit at 10.15am
7th – Cooking Club
18th – Phil’s Eats n Treats Club
21st – FREDS Performing Arts “Best of British” set at 1.30pm
27th – SU Meeting at 1.30pm followed by our Quiz afternoon
28th – Lost Direction (Male Choir) performing at 1.30pm
31st – Halloween and the start of the worldwide Winter Olympics along with the weeklong Aveley Lodge Winter Olympic Games
NOVEMBER 2022 –Sports Month
This month the residents will be looking at the world of sports and in particular, they will be taking part in the Annual Aveley Lodge Olympic games which this year will focus on the Winter sports.
8th – Cooking Club
9th – Church visit at 10.15am
11th – Joanna Lee performing a selection of Wartime Songs at 1.30pm
14th – 18th – The Aveley Lodge Commonwealth Games
18th – Start of World Cup Football and Phil’s Eats n Treats Club
25th – SU Meeting at 1.30pm
DECEMBER 2022 – Christmas/Festive Month
The residents will be looking at festive traditions from around the world and celebrating Christmas at Aveley Lodge with Christmas themed crafts, carol singing and xmas card writing.
2nd – Cooking Club
7th – Church visit at 10.15am
9th – FREDS Performing Arts “Best of Christmas” set at 1.30pm
10th – Aveley Lodge Relatives Christmas gathering. Join us for a mince pie, sausage roll and beverages 2-4pm
13th – Phil’s Eats n Treats Club
15th – Pantomime Jack & The Beanstalk
17th – Residents Christmas Party including Kiddley Divey Musical Entertainment at 1.30pm
21st – Lost Direction (Male Choir) performing at 1.30pm
23rd – SU Meeting at 1.30pm followed by our Festive themed Quiz afternoon
25th – Christmas Day
January – December 2021
JANUARY – Winter Olympics Month
The residents will be taking part in Aveley Lodge’s first, very own, (adapted) Winter Olympics! As well as various activities throughout this month, we will have some food themed days based on countries from around the world that take part in the Winter Olympics.
8th – Aveley Lodge Residents Quiz Afternoon at 1.30pm
11th – Norwegian Food Theme Day
18th – 22nd – The Aveley Lodge Winter Olympic Games
19th – Afternoon Tea (Winter Olympics Theme) served from 3.30pm onwards
27th – Jamaican Food Theme Day
29th – Leanne from FREDS Performing Arts singing a selection of well-known songs at 1.30pm
FEBRUARY 2021 – Love & Friendship Month
The residents will be exploring different relationships and friendships as well as gender equality and diversity. Arts and crafts will be based around valentine’s day and remembering their loved ones.
14th – Valentine’s Day
19th – Afternoon Tea (Love & Friendship theme) served from 3.30pm onwards
23rd – Carly Ann singing a selection of well-known love songs
MARCH 2021 – Spring Month
The residents will take part in our very own Spring Watch and activities will based on birdwatching and butterfly identification whilst gardening club will be readying the garden for the coming year by building things such as bird boxes, tidying up our bug house etc.
12th – Performance by Rat Pack Tribute Artist at 1.30pm
14th – Mother’s Day
17th – St Patricks Day with a special Irish themed dinner
19th – Afternoon Tea (Spring Theme) served from 3.30pm onwards
22nd – Cooking Club (Lemon Merengue Pies and Bailey’s Cheesecakes)
28th – Eats and Treats club
APRIL 2021 – Great British Month
This month the residents will explore some of the major historical figures and events that have made Britain great! We will have several Easter themed activities including an Easter Egg hunt and some craft events for St Georges Day.
4th – Easter Sunday – Afternoon Tea (Classic theme) served from 3.30pm onwards
9th – Aveley Lodge Resident’s Quiz Afternoon at 1.30pm
20th – Cockney Day with Pie and Mash themed lunch followed by Leanne from FREDS Performing Arts singing a selection of well-known cockney songs at 1.30pm
23rd – St Georges Day
MAY 2021 – Dance Month
Residents will explore the different types of ballroom, Latin and modern dances as well as trying out some for themselves! We will be celebrating May Day with the annual crowning of our May King or Queen and making our very own May Pole. We will also be hosting our very own Aveley Lodge Tea Dance.
1st – May Day
7th – Aveley Lodge Tea Dance with music and a live Performance by Rat Pack Tribute Artist at 1.30pm followed by Afternoon Tea (Austrian theme) served from 3.30pm onwards
23rd – Eats and Treats club
JUNE 2021 – Environmental Month
This month the focus of our activities with the residents will be on exploring nature both native and from around the world, our rainforests and various habitats as well as looking in depth at the Queens Commonwealth Canopy initiative.
7th – Art Exhibition
8th – Eats and Treats club
18th – Afternoon Tea (Environmental theme) served from 3.30pm onwards
20th – Father’s Day
24th – Willy Wonka theme day
JULY 2021 – The Arts Month
This month, our residents will have the opportunity to explore various genres from the wonderful world of the Arts with four different themed weeks.
Week Commencing 5th July: Dance & Musical’s week – The residents will be looking at things to do with well-known musicals including dances, songs and some reminiscence work.
8th – Carly Ann singing a number of well-known songs from musicals at 1.30pm
Week Commencing 12th July: Classical Music week – The residents will be exploring the instruments that make up an orchestra and learning about well-known classical songs and pieces of music.
16th July Andre Rieu afternoon with a cheese and wine supper
17th Cooking Club making musical instrument biscuits.
18th – Last Night of the Proms theme day
Week Commencing 19th July: Disney & Fantasy Film week – The residents will enjoy a magical week of Disney and fantasy inspired fun.
Week Commencing 26th July: Art Week – The residents will have the opportunity to enjoy activities related to art and painting.
27th – Music and a live Performance by Rat Pack Tribute Artist at 1.30pm
29th – Rococo
AUGUST – Culinary Month
This month the residents will explore various culinary delights from those we know so well to the weird and wonderful, with an opportunity to try out brand new tastes and flavours.
3rd – Eats and Treats Club
4th – Visit by Freida the Canine Companion dog followed by Kiddey Divey Musical Entertainment at 1.30pm
5th – Culinary Scents activity with Emma
11th – Visit by Freida the Canine Companion dog
12th – Manzies Traditional Pie and Mash day
14th – Afternoon Tea served from 3.30pm onwards
18th – Visit by Freida the Canine Companion dog
23rd – Cooking Club (Fairy Cakes)
25th – Visit by Freida the Canine Companion dog followed by Musical Movement session with Leanne from FREDS entertainment at 1.30pm
26th – Vegetarian food theme day
SEPTEMBER – Down On The Farm Month
The residents will explore all things relating to farming from harvesting, growing, food production and animal care.
1st – Visit by Freida the Canine Companion dog followed by Eats and Treats Club
8th – Visit by Freida the Canine Companion dog followed by Cooking Club (Coconut Ice)
15th – Visit by Freida the Canine Companion dog followed by Lost Direction (Male Choir) performing at 1.30pm
16th – Afternoon Tea served from 3.30pm onwards
17th – Herbal Scents activity with Emma
22nd – Visit by Freida the Canine Companion dog
23rd – Roccoco performing at 1.30pm
24th – McMillan Coffee morning 10am – 4pm (wear something green) followed by an unusual food tasting experience with Emma and our Quiz afternoon at 2pm
29th – Visit by Freida the Canine Companion dog followed by a performance by Happy Sounds music at 1.30pm
OCTOBER – Myths & Legends Month
This month the residents will explore the famous myths and legends from around the UK.
3rd – Grandparents Day
5th – Phil’s Eats n Treats Club (Fudge)
6th – Visit by Freida the Canine Companion dog
11th – Aveley Lodges very own Oktoberfest
12th – Dream weaving and making dream catchers
13th – Visit by Freida the Canine Companion dog followed by Cooking Club (Pizzas) and Kiddey Divey Musical Entertainment at 1.30pm
15th – Pumpkin Carving
18th – Monster themed Masquerade ball including Afternoon Tea served from 3.30pm onwards with entertainment from Kiddey Divvy
20th – Visit by Freida the Canine Companion dog
27th – Visit by Freida the Canine Companion dog
31st – Halloween & Mexican Day of the Dead
NOVEMBER – The Solar System Month
This month the residents will learn about our cosmos, our galaxy, stars and planets along with a spot of stargazing from Aveley’s back garden.
3rd – Visit by Freida the Canine Companion dog
4th – Carly Ann singing a selection of well-known songs at 1.30pm
5th – Aveley Lodges Day of Reflection #IRemember Memorial Service and Rose Dedication
10th – Cooking Club (Poppy Cakes) and tongue twister fun to celebrate National Tongue Twister Day.
11th – A special Remembrance Day performance by FREDS entertainment
12th – Suzanne Parmenter conducting a presentation on Stargazing at 1.30pm
17th – What’s in the Box? sensory activity with Emma followed by Afternoon Tea (Lipstick & Pearls theme) served from 3.30pm onwards
19th – Silly Sock Day for Children In Need. Pudsey Bear arts and crafts and baking Pudsey Bear biscuits.
24th – Musical entertainment by Happy Sounds
25th – SU meeting at 1.30pm
26th – Phil’s Eats n Treats Club (Peppermint Ice)
DECEMBER – Christmas/Festive Month
The residents will be looking at festive traditions from around the world and celebrating Christmas at Aveley Lodge with Christmas themed crafts, carol singing and xmas card writing.
1st – Carly Ann singing a selection of well-known festive songs at 1.30pm
7th – Cooking Club (Sausage Rolls)
9th – Eva Long Productions presents their festive pantomime production of Aladdin at 4.30pm
13th – Phil’s Eats n Treats Club (Mince Pies)
15th – A performance by the all-male choir “Lost Direction” at 2pm
16th – Christmas Service by the Church followed by Christmas Carols at 2.30pm
17th – SU meeting at 1.30pm followed by our festive themed Quiz Afternoon at 2pm
18th – Aveley Lodge Christmas Party (Resident’s and Staff Only until further notice) between 2pm – 4pm along with a Christmas themed afternoon tea. Music and games with entertainment from Kiddley Divey and a raffle to win a hamper of goodies. Please wear your Xmas jumper.
22nd – Christmas Scents activity with Emma
23rd – Fingringhoe Village Carol Singing event starting at Aveley Lodge at 6pm
25th – Christmas Day
*This list is not exhaustive and is likely to change over the coming weeks and months as other events and activities are confirmed.
January – December 2020
JANUARY
6th – Pets as Therapy Dog from 11am
7th – Phil’s Eats n Treats Club (Fudge in a bag)
13th – Derek Coe conducting a presentation on “Poems from the Railway” at 1.30pm
15th – Aveley Lodge Residents Quiz Afternoon from 1.30pm
16th – Visit from Rowhedge Pre-school children (Cake Baking) followed by Afternoon tea served from 3pm onwards
25th – Chinese Day celebrating the start of the Chinese New Year with Chinese themed arts and crafts throughout the day. Please wear something red. Chinese themed food served from 12.30pm.
27th – Cooking Club with Jenny (Cheese & Choritzo Turnovers & Apple Turnovers)
30th – Visit from Rowhedge Pre-school children (activity TBC)
31st – Church visit at 10.30am
FEBRUARY
3rd – Pets as Therapy Dog from 11am
6th – Performance by Lost Direction (Male Voice Ensemble) at 1.30pm
10th – Phil’s Eats n Treats Club (Chocolates for Valentine’s Day)
14th – Visit from Rowhedge Pre-school children (Valentine’s crafts). Valentine’s Day themed arts and crafts
15th – Valentine’s themed Afternoon tea served from 3pm onwards
18th – Jenny Flynn air-dry clay demonstration at 10am
19th – Casino Afternoon and a day at the races. Please dress up in your finest clothing to enjoy an afternoon of fun, games and a few cocktails!
21st –Church visit at 10.30am followed by Cooking Club with Jenny (Scotch Eggs)
27th – Visit from Rowhedge Pre-school children (St David’s Day crafts)
MARCH
1st – St David’s Day – Welsh themed arts and crafts. Welsh themed food served from 12.30pm. Please wear something red, green and white.
2nd – Pets as Therapy Dog from 11am
3rd – World Wildlife Day (charity event) This years theme is “Sustaining all life on earth”. Wildlife themed arts and crafts and visit from Kimmy’s Zoo at 1.30pm.
4th – Derek Coe conducting a presentation on “Life as a Station Master” at 1.30pm
5th –World Book Day (reminiscence work) followed by Phil’s Eats n Treats Club (Chocolate cereal bars)
11th – American Country and Western Day. Themed food will be served from 12.30pm onwards. Please wear jeans and/or western style clothing.
16th – Sharon Mooney, official tour guide of Colchester, conducting a presentation on “The History of Colchester” at 1.30pm
17th – St Patrick’s Day – Irish themed arts and crafts. Irish themed food served from 12.30pm. A performance of traditional Irish Dancing at 4.30pm. Please wear something green.
18th – Aveley Lodge Residents Quiz Afternoon from 1.30pm
20th – Mother’s Day arts and crafts with a Mother’s Day themed Afternoon tea served from 3pm onwards
23rd – Cooking Club with Jenny (Flap Jacks)
24th – Singer Tanya Honey at 1.30pm
26th – Visit from Rowhedge Pre-school children (theme to be confirmed).
27th – Church visit at 10.30am
APRIL
6th – Pets as Therapy Dog from 11am
8th – Phil’s Eats n Treats Club (Hot Cross Buns)
9th – Vanessa from the charity Canine Partners and her assistance dog Valencia will be talking about and demonstrating the amazing work of this charity at 1.30pm
10th – Chappel Chocolate House demonstrating how to make chocolate (with an Easter theme) at 2pm
13th – Aveley Lodge Easter Egg Hunt (For our residents only) with Easter themed crafts
14th – Easter themed Afternoon tea served from 3pm onwards
17th – Seed planting for the Aveley Lodge Sunflower Competition
23rd – St Georges Day – British/London themed Arts and Crafts with English themed food served from 12.30pm. Please wear something red and white. Visit from Rowhedge Pre-school children (dragon themed crafts).
24th – Church visit at 10.30am followed by Cooking Club with Jenny (Jam Tarts)
MAY
1st – May Day themed craft activities including mini May Poles
4th – Pets as Therapy Dog from 11am and the start of our Bird Week. Learn all about our resident feathered friends, take part in bird themed arts and crafts, fun-filled games and bird watching activities.
5th – Phil’s Eats n Treats Club (Pretzels)
6th – An amazing live flying display from the Eden Birds of Prey team at 1.30pm followed by an up close and personal session where you can have photos with the birds.
7th – Aveley Lodge Residents Quiz Afternoon from 1.30pm with a Bird Theme. Visit from Rowhedge Pre-school children (Bird themed crafts).
8th – V.E. DAY 75th Anniversary celebrations with Aveley Lodge’s own Street Party with a traditional English Afternoon tea served from 3pm onwards. Nostalgic entertainment by Tanya Honey at 1.30pm.
25th – Cooking Club with Jenny (Salted Peanut & honeycomb Rocky Roads)
29th – Church visit at 10.30am
JUNE
1st – Pets as Therapy Dog from 11am
8th –Phil’s Eats n Treats Club (no theme yet) along with the start of “Around the World” theme week exploring India, Greece, Italy, Mexico and Spain
18th – The Alzheimer’s Society Cup Cake Day
19th – Father’s Day arts and crafts
23rd – Afternoon tea served from 3pm onwards
26th – Church visit at 10.30am followed by Cooking Club with Jenny (Mini Burgers)
DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK & LOCKDOWN, OUR ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE HAS CHANGED. JUNE IS NOW “AROUND THE WORLD” THEMED MONTH AND IS CURRENTLY ONLY AVAILABLE TO OUR RESIDENTS.
JULY
6th – Pets as Therapy Dog from 11am along with the start of Aveley Lodge’s Olympic Games week
15th – Aveley Lodge Residents Quiz Afternoon from 1.30pm
23rd – Cooking Club with Jenny (Pesto Tomato Pinwheels)
25th – Aveley Lodge Annual Summer Party – Fun Fair Theme with BBQ – 12-3pm
31st – Church visit at 10.30am
DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK & LOCKDOWN, OUR ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE HAS CHANGED. JULY IS NOW “NATURE” THEMED MONTH INCORPORATING BIRD WEEK AND IS CURRENTLY ONLY AVAILABLE TO OUR RESIDENTS.
AUGUST
3rd – Pets as Therapy Dog from 11am
21st – Cooking Club with Jenny (Pies & Pasties)
DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK & LOCKDOWN, OUR ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE HAS CHANGED. AUGUST IS NOW “STAYCATION” THEMED MONTH AND IS CURRENTLY ONLY AVAILABLE TO OUR RESIDENTS.
SEPTEMBER
7th – Pets as Therapy Dog from 11am
16th – Aveley Lodge Residents Quiz Afternoon from 1.30pm
DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK & LOCKDOWN, OUR ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE HAS CHANGED. SEPTEMBER IS NOW “AUTUMN/HARVEST” THEMED MONTH AND IS CURRENTLY ONLY AVAILABLE TO OUR RESIDENTS.
OCTOBER
5th – Pets as Therapy Dog from 11am
7th – Oktoberfest. German themed arts and crafts. German themed food served from 12.30pm. Please wear something red, black and yellow.
27th – Cooking Club with Jenny (Wraps)
DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK & LOCKDOWN, OUR ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE HAS CHANGED. OCTOBER IS NOW “HALLOWEEN & DAY OF THE DEAD” THEMED MONTH AND IS CURRENTLY ONLY AVAILABLE TO OUR RESIDENTS.
NOVEMBER
2nd – Pets as Therapy Dog from 11am
18th – Aveley Lodge Residents Quiz Afternoon from 1.30pm
27th – Cooking Club with Jenny (Millionaires Shortbread)
30th – St Andrews Day – Scottish themed food served from 12.30pm. Please wear something white and blue. Scottish themed arts and crafts and Scottish themed entertainment.
DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK & LOCKDOWN, OUR ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE HAS CHANGED. NOVEMBER IS NOW “WINTER” THEMED MONTH AND IS CURRENTLY ONLY AVAILABLE TO OUR RESIDENTS.
DECEMBER – Christmas/Festive Month
The residents will be looking at festive traditions from around the world and making festive themed items as well as celebrating Christmas at Aveley Lodge.
3rd – Mercury Theatre’s special Christmas Concert for Care Homes at 11am
18th – Aveley Lodge Christmas Party – (for the residents only). A fun filled day packed with music, merriment, and festivities. The Aveley Lodge choir will be singing well known Christmas Carols and songs and we will be playing various board games and well-known family games such as Charades. All of this will be topped off with a wonderful festive feast!
*This list is not exhaustive and is likely to change over the coming weeks and months as other events are confirmed. Please check our Facebook page for up to date event details. Relatives and visitors are very welcome to attend all of the above events but please do let the Chefs know of your intention to attend the afternoon tea and themed food events. Thank you.
January – December 2019
JANUARY 2019
1st – New Year’s Day
7th – Visit by Pets As Therapy Dog at 11am
8th – Harpist performing classical songs at 2.30pm
18th – Cooking Club with Jenny 10am – 11.30am followed by Aveley Lodge Residents Quiz Afternoon from 1.30pm
19th – Afternoon Tea from 3.30pm onwards
23rd – Performance by Rat Pack Tribute Artist at 1.30pm
25th – Cooking Club with Jenny 2pm – 3.30pm
28th – Australia Day. Themed food will be served from 12.30pm onwards. Please wear something blue and white to help us commemorate Australia Day
29th – Derek Coe conducting a presentation and talk on Walks around Scotland at 1.30pm
FEBRUARY
4th – Visit by Pets As Therapy Dog at 11am
5th – Chinese New Year (themed arts and crafts)
7th – Visit from Rowhedge Pre-school children (Ball Games)
8th – Cooking Club with Jenny 2pm – 3.30pm
14th – Valentine’s Day (themed arts and crafts)
20th – Casino afternoon and Cocktail party. Please dress up in your finest clothing to enjoy an afternoon and evening of fun and games.
21st – Visit from 1st Monkwick Brownie pack between 6.30-7.30pm
23rd – Afternoon Tea from 3.30pm onwards
MARCH
1st – St David’s Day. (Themed arts and craft activities to celebrate)
4th – World Wildlife Day with Big Cat theme (charity event) and visit by Pets As Therapy Dog at 11am
7th – Visit from Rowhedge Pre-school children (Easter Crafts) followed by Cooking Club with Jenny 2pm – 3.30pm
14th – Musical performance by Bell Ringers from 1.30pm
16th – Afternoon Tea from 3.30pm onwards
18th – Irish theme day to celebrate St Patricks day. Themed food will be served from 12.30pm onwards. Please wear something green.
22nd – Church visit at 10.30am followed by Aveley Lodge Residents Quiz Afternoon from 1.30pm
25th – 29th – Aveley Lodge’s annual Commonwealth Games Week
31st – Mother’s Day (themed arts and crafts)
APRIL
1st – Visit by Pets As Therapy Dog at 11am
4th – Visit from 1st Monkwick Brownie pack between 6.30-7.30pm
8th – Cooking Club with Jenny 10am – 11.30am
9th – Country and Western theme day. Themed food will be served from 12.30pm onwards. Please wear jeans and/or western style clothing followed by Deb and Leanne’s entertainment show with a Western Theme from 1.30pm
11th – Derek Coe conducting a presentation and talk on Allotments at 1.30pm
15th – Cooking Club with Jenny 10am – 11.30am
18th – Wendy Spinks conducting a presentation and demonstration on Quilting at 1.30pm
19th – Aveley Lodge’s Easter Egg Hunt
21st – Easter Sunday
23rd – St Georges Day (themed arts and crafts)
26th – Church visit at 10.30am
27th – Afternoon Tea from 3.30pm onwards
29th – Visit from Rowhedge Pre-school children (baking and decorating cupcakes)
MAY
6th – May Day (theme art and crafts) and Visit by Pets As Therapy Dog at 11am
9th – Deb and Leanne’s entertainment show from 1.30pm
17th – Aveley Lodge Residents Quiz Afternoon from 1.30pm
20th – Thailand theme day. Themed food will be served from 12.30pm onwards. Please wear something red, white or navy.
24th – Church visit at 10.30am
28th – Performance by Rat Pack Tribute Artist at 1.30pm
29th – Afternoon Tea from 3.30pm onwards
JUNE
3rd – Visit by Pets As Therapy Dog at 11am
5th – “Twilight” the Barn Owl visiting at 2pm. A chance for all to get up close and personal with a barn owl and learn more about these amazing birds.
13th – Visit from Rowhedge Pre-school children (Art and colouring) followed by a performance by The Aveley Lodge Amateur Dramatics Group of “The Jungle Book” to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society.
16th – Father’s Day (themed arts and crafts)
21st – Church visit at 10.30am followed by Wildscience Pet Therapy visit from 2pm
26th – Derek Coe conducting a presentation and talk on Teaching and School Life from the past at 1.30pm
27th – Visit from Rowhedge Pre-school children (Magic Table)
29th – Afternoon Tea from 3.30pm onwards
JULY
1st – Visit by Pets As Therapy Dog at 11am
9th – Deb and Leanne’s entertainment show from 1.30pm
11th – Visit from Rowhedge Pre-school children (saying farewell and goodbye to the children as they move up to “big” school)
12th – Under The Sea theme day. Seafood themed lunch will be served from 12.30pm onwards. Please wear something nautical.
13th – Street Orchestra Live from 2.30pm – An orchestra of over 40 players playing popular and classical music in Aveley’s garden
17th – Jenny conducting a presentation and demonstration on Flower Arranging at 1.30pm
18th – Aveley Lodge Residents Quiz Afternoon from 1.30pm
25th – Aveley Lodge’s 30th Anniversary celebrations. Afternoon Tea served from 3pm.
26th – Church visit at 10.30am
29th – Cooking Club with Jenny 10am – 11.30am
30th – Derek Coe conducting a presentation and talk the History of Layer Marney at 1.30pm
AUGUST
5th – Visit by Pets As Therapy Dog at 11am
6th – Performance by Sally’s Singing Quartet at 1.30pm
7th – The Fingringhoe branch of the W.I. visiting at 2pm
8th – Musical performance by Bell Ringers from 1.30pm
13th – Chappel Chocolate House demonstrating how to make chocolate at 1.30pm
18th – 26th – Fingringhoe Village Scarecrow Competition – Aliens theme (in aid of the charity Stepping Stones)
24th – Afternoon Tea from 3.30pm onwards
26th – Phil’s Eats and Treats Club at 2pm – making bread rolls
30th – Cooking Club with Jenny 10am – 11.30am
SEPTEMBER
2nd – Visit by Pets As Therapy Dog at 11am
4th – Performance by Rat Pack Tribute Artist at 1.30pm
6th – Aveley Lodge Residents Quiz Afternoon from 1.30pm
9th – Phil’s Eats and Treats Club at 2pm – making coconut ice
11th – Mad Hatters Tea Party from 2.30pm
19th – Harvest Home Day – learn how to make corn dollies followed by Afternoon Tea from 3.30pm onwards
25th – Film Evening at 7pm – Grease
27th – “Go Gold” charity fundraising day for the Children’s Cancer & Leukaemia Group (wear something yellow)
OCTOBER
4th- Aveley Lodge’s Oktoberfest (wear something red, yellow and black). German themed games throughout the day. German themed food served from 12.30pm onwards
7th – Visit by Pets As Therapy Dog at 11am
10th – Phil’s Eats and Treats club at 2pm – making no bake salted caramel cheesecake bites and at 6.30pm, visit by 1st Monkwick Brownies
17th – Cooking Club with Jenny 10am – 11.30am
23rd – A performance by The Aveley Lodge Amateur Dramatics Group of “Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs” with a twist from 2pm
26th – Afternoon Tea from 3.30pm onwards
31st – Halloween / Day of the Dead Festivities- “Twilight” the Barn Owl visiting at 1.30pm. A chance for all to get up close and personal with a barn owl and learn more about these amazing birds.
NOVEMBER
4th – Visit by Pets As Therapy Dog at 11am
5th – Performance by Rat Pack Tribute Artist at 1.30pm
6th – Quilting Demonstration by Wendy Spinks at 2pm
8th – Cooking Club with Jenny 10am – 11.30am
11th – Remembrance Day with themed Arts and Crafts
13th – Aveley Lodge Residents Quiz Afternoon (Xmas theme) from 1.30pm
15th – Tania Honey (Vocalist) performance at 1.30pm
20th – Egyptian Day (wear something red, white and black)
21st – Afternoon Tea from 3.30pm onwards followed by Film Evening at 7pm – A Town Called Alice
22nd – Church visit at 10.30am
26th – Cooking Club with Jenny 10am – 11.30am
28th – Phil’s Eats and Treats club at 2pm – making Chocolate Truffles
DECEMBER
2nd – Visit by Pets As Therapy Dog at 11am
6th – Phil’s Eats and Treats Club at 2pm – making festive orange brandy butter and no bake fudge
12th – Cooking Club with Jenny 10am – 11.30am
14th – Aveley Lodge Christmas Party 2-4pm with a festive themed afternoon tea served from 3.30pm. We will have carol singing from Aveley Lodge’s very own choir, various stalls selling last minute Christmas goodies throughout the afternoon and our popular Christmas hamper raffle.
16th – Fingringhoe Primary School visiting to sing Christmas carols at 1.30pm
17th – Performance by Rat Pack Tribute Artist with a Xmas theme at 1.30pm
20th – Church visit at 10.30am
23rd – Keyboardist performing classical songs at 10.30am
25th – Christmas Day
31st – New Years Eve
*This list is not exhaustive and is likely to change over the coming weeks and months as other events are confirmed. Please check our Facebook page for up to date event details. Relatives and visitors are very welcome to attend all of the above events but please do let the Chefs know of your intention to attend the afternoon tea and themed food events. Thankyou.