Fern Brook Lodge care home

31/07/2025

🌞🎉 Less than a Week to Go! 🎉🌞

Get ready for a spectacular summer afternoon at Fern Brook Lodge care home, Gillingham, Dorset! 🏡 Join us on Wednesday, August 6th, from 2pm to 4pm for our Summer Vintage Fayre and Fun Dog Show! 🐾🎶

🎶 Live Music
🎯 Games & Activities
🍰 Delicious Treats
🎭 Community Spirit Galore

🐶 Dog Show Categories:
Best Rescue
Most Handsome
Waggiest Tail
Best-Dressed Dog and Owner
Cutest Puppy
Best Trick

📞 Register your furry friend by calling our activities team at 01747 834020. Don't miss out on the fun!

Everyone is welcome 🤗

📍 Location: Fern Brook Lodge, Gillingham, Dorset, UK

28/07/2025

🏆 Football fever took over Fern Brook Lodge care home on Sunday! ⚽

Our residents and team were in full Lioness spirit as we celebrated a football-themed day from start to finish. The lounge came alive in the morning with a football singalong – and our staff proudly wore their team shirts to keep the energy high!

This afternoon saw inflatable football games and a hilarious round of Human Target – where our Activities Lead bravely took one for the team as the target! 😄

After the laughter and fun, everyone settled down to cheer on the England team – and what a match it was! 🙌

Wilma and Jackie summed it up perfectly: “Let’s hope the girls win!” – and they did! 💪🎉

25/07/2025

What an unforgettable day our residents had at Monkey World! 🐒💚

The sun was shining, the monkeys were playful, and the smiles were endless. Everyone enjoyed getting up close with the amazing primates and learning about their rescue stories. From cheeky chimpanzees to curious lemurs, there was so much to see and love!

A big thank you to the caring staff at Monkey World for making our visit so special. Our hearts are full and our residents are already talking about their favourite moments. Here's to more joyful adventures together! 🌞🌿

We delivered our donation of bedding for the monkeys, which were gratefully received.

27/06/2025

🎉 The Mayor of Gillingham officially opened The Tipsy Terrier – Fern Brook Lodge’s brand-new, dog-themed pub! 🍻🐾

Mayor Cllr Fiona Cullen joined resident David, Bake Off star Carole Edwards, and the Fern Brook team to cut the ribbon and raise a toast.

The pub offers residents a fun place to socialise with drinks like Badger Beers and mocktails including ‘Paw-Squeezer Lemonade’ and ‘Terrier Tonic’.

Come and experience our friendly care home at Welcome Wednesdays (2–4pm) or pop into our Memory Café Thursdays (10–11am). Everyone’s welcome! 💛

11/06/2025

🎉🎂 Winnie Turns 102! 🎂🎉

Today we celebrated a very special milestone as our lovely Winnie turned 102! 💐

The morning was filled with smiles and laughter as the team helped Winnie mark the occasion. In the afternoon, she was joined by her best friend, her daughter, and some of the lovely ladies from Fern Brook for a delicious cream tea. 🫖🍰

Our amazing Head Chef Phil created a fabulous birthday cake just for her! 🎂👨‍🍳

Winnie shared, “It’s the small things in life that have made the day so special.” 💛

Happy Birthday, Winnie – what an inspiration you are to us all! 🥳🎈

Care South

28/05/2025

28/05/2025

🦙Buddy & Alfie Visit Fern Brook Lodge! 🦙

We had two very special guests at Fern Brook Lodge today — meet Buddy and Alfie, the friendliest alpacas you’ll ever meet! 💚

They brought so much joy as they wandered through the garden and met our residents, who were absolutely delighted. One resident even asked if we could keep them in the garden permanently — and honestly, we’re tempted! 😄

These animal visits always bring such warmth, laughter, and comfort to everyone here, and today was no exception. Thank you to Buddy, Alfie, and their lovely handlers for such a heartwarming visit.

We hope to see them again soon! 🥰

Care South

20/05/2025

🧠💛 Kicking off Dementia Action Week at Fern Brook Lodge! 💛🧠

To start the week, we had a wonderful visit from Reminiscence and Rhymes with the lovely Jan, who’s a regular favourite here at the home. 📦✨

She always surprises us with treasures from the past — and this time her trolley was packed with kitchen and baking memorabilia from years gone by! 🍰🕰️ Our residents had a brilliant time reminiscing, sharing stories, and guessing what items she’d brought along.

It was a lovely and engaging morning that sparked memories and smiles all around 💬😊

Care South

14/05/2025

Better Late Than Never… Thanks, Easter Bunny! 🐰 🐰 🐰

We’re a little late in sharing this, but we blame the Easter Bunny—he hopped off before helping us post the photos!

Fern Brook Lodge had a lovely surprise when the Easter Bunny dropped by for a visit! Residents and staff enjoyed sweet treats, lots of smiles, and some egg-cellent moments of fun and laughter.

It may be a belated post, but the joy was right on time. Here’s a look back at a truly hoppy day!