Fern Brook Lodge care home

Home
United Kingdom
Gillingham
Fern Brook Lodge care home

Fern Brook Lodge is a beautiful contemporary Care South home for residential and dementia care in Gillingham, north Dorset

21/04/2026

🎉 90th Birthday Celebrations at Fern Brook Lodge 🎉

It was a truly special week at Fern Brook Lodge last week as Joy, Heather, and Maria each celebrated their 90th birthdays. Three remarkable women, three incredible milestones, and one wonderful community coming together to honour them.

Residents and staff joined in with cakes, music, and plenty of warm wishes. It’s not every week we get to celebrate three nonagenarians, and the joy and laughter shared made it a time to remember.

Here’s to celebrating lives well lived, cherished memories, and many more moments like these. 💛

15/04/2026

Reminiscence with Jan felt like one of those rare, quietly perfect moments that linger long after the day has passed. She arrived with her arms full of spring-cleaning treasures, each piece holding its own story, its own gentle echo of the past.

As she shared where each item came from, why she kept it, and what it meant to her, the room seemed to soften into a calmer, more thoughtful space. It wasn’t just about the objects themselves, it was about the memories woven into them, the laughter, the love, and the life they quietly carried forward. 💛

13/04/2026

Fern Brook Lodge celebrated a wonderful Ladies Day! 💐

The ladies enjoyed a lovely outing to the local garden centre, where they had a great time browsing and picking up a few treats. 🌸🛍️

In the afternoon, the celebrations continued with a delicious high tea prepared with our talented Head Chef Phil. The ladies looked fabulous in their posh hats while watching the Grand National Ladies Day. 👒☕

There was plenty of excitement as everyone placed their bets on who might win, bringing lots of fun, laughter, and engagement throughout the afternoon.

A fantastic day was had by all! ✨

10/04/2026

What a busy and joyful Easter we had at Fern Brook Lodge! 🌸🐣

Our wonderful activities team has been hard at work, helping the ladies create beautiful Easter bonnets, followed by a fun competition to crown the best design – there were so many fantastic entries! 🎩✨

The celebrations continued with lovely flower arranging sessions, filling the lodge with colour and creativity. 🌷

On Easter Sunday, we had a very special visit from the Easter Bunny, who delivered chocolate eggs to every resident – bringing smiles all around! 🐰🍫

The day ended on a peaceful and meaningful note with a communion service, followed by a delightful afternoon tea shared together. ☕🍰

A truly wonderful Easter filled with joy, creativity, and togetherness here at Fern Brook Lodge 💛

09/04/2026

To kickstart our Easter celebrations, we were delighted to welcome Tara from Beautifully Fabric Sewn to Fern Brook 💜

Tara hosted a wonderful lavender workshop with our ladies, where they created beautiful handmade wardrobe fresheners and lavender bags from scratch. The room was filled with lovely scents, creativity, and plenty of smiles!

Peggy and Dorothy shared that they had the most wonderful morning and are already looking forward to Tara visiting us again soon.

A big thank you to Tara for such a special and relaxing experience 🌸

20/03/2026

This week, a couple of our residents from Fern Brook Lodge enjoyed a truly special day out at the local Men’s Farm at Madjeston Milk Station Madjeston Animal Park 🌿🐑

From the moment we arrived, the warm and welcoming team made everyone feel right at home. Our residents loved reconnecting with nature, spending time with the animals, getting involved with a bit of farm work, and chatting with the wonderful volunteers who keep everything running.

There was plenty of laughter, fresh air, and those simple moments that mean so much 💚

A big thank you to everyone at Madjeston Animal Park for such a memorable visit—we can’t wait to come back!

19/03/2026

There’s something so beautifully nostalgic about primroses, they really do feel like nature’s gentle reminder that the earth is waking up again 🌼

At Fern Brook Gardening Club, we spent time reminiscing about our favourite flowers, and it was clear that these choices are about so much more than colour or scent. They carry memories of a grandmother’s rose bush, the calming smell of lavender in a childhood garden, and moments that stay with us for years.

The ladies had a wonderful time planting their favourite plants, sharing stories, laughter, and a love for gardening that continues to grow 💚🌿

17/03/2026

A Beautiful Mother’s Day Celebration at Fern Brook Lodge 💐

Sunday afternoon at Fern Brook Lodge was a truly heart-warming celebration filled with gratitude, laughter, and joy. Residents and guests came together to enjoy our annual Afternoon Cream Tea, surrounded by the lovely scent of fresh blooms.

Each resident received a beautiful posy, adding an extra special touch to the day. The atmosphere was made even more delightful by the lively sounds of The Two Hats Band, who provided the perfect soundtrack for a memorable afternoon.

A wonderful time was had by all as we celebrated the incredible mothers in our community 💖

04/03/2026

A day trip to Poole Museum made for a genuinely lovely outing, giving our residents the chance to enjoy both fascinating local history and some refreshing sea air.

The museum offered such a warm and welcoming atmosphere, making it easy to explore the galleries at a relaxed pace. Each section revealed something new about Poole’s past, from its early beginnings to its days as a bustling port. It was wonderful to see residents sharing memories, spotting familiar landmarks, and reflecting on how much the town has changed over time.

After soaking up the history, we took a stroll along Poole Quay and treated ourselves to classic fish and chips by the water. There’s something special about enjoying good food with a sea view, plenty of smiles, laughter, and a few happy seagulls nearby!

A perfect blend of heritage, fresh air, and seaside tradition. 🌊✨

19/02/2026

🏴 A truly unforgettable day at Fern Brook Lodge 💙

Dorothy, a proud Scot living at our Gillingham care home, described it as “the best day of my life” after being surprised with a very special Scottish piping performance.

Lyndon Wall from Ringwood Pipe Band arrived in full traditional dress and treated Dorothy to a selection of much-loved tunes, including Scotland the Brave and Auld Lang Syne. The music brought back cherished memories of her homeland — a place that, as Dorothy says, “is in my blood. I will always be a proud Scot.”

The visit was arranged through our ‘Make a Wish’ initiative, which encourages residents to share the hobbies, passions and traditions they once loved. Our team then works to make those wishes a reality, helping residents reconnect with the people, places and moments that mean the most to them.

Seeing Dorothy’s face light up as the first notes filled the room was a powerful reminder of how meaningful these experiences can be.

For auld lang syne — for old times’ sake. 💙

Read the full story here, along with other wonderful stories from Care South: https://www.care-south.co.uk/news/scottish-piping-experience-makes-gillingham-care-home-residents-wish-come-true/

04/02/2026

🎉 A century of care, courage and kindness 🎉

Retired nurse Peggy has just celebrated an incredible 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends at Fern Brook Lodge care home in Gillingham 💐

Peggy’s life has been one of service and perseverance – from caring for her mother-in-law, volunteering during the Big Freeze of 1963, to dedicating nearly 30 years as a nurse. She even met her late husband Jack, an RAF Bomber Command pilot, in a chance meeting at a local pub while he was on leave ✈️❤️

Asked her secret to reaching 100, Peggy said: “Hard work and keep going even when you are tired. I do persevere. I also have a wonderful family.”

Home Manager Sara Maynard added: “Peggy is an incredible lady with a fantastic memory and a big smile. It was a privilege to celebrate such a special milestone with her.”

Happy 100th birthday, Peggy – what an inspiration 🌟🎂

See the full wonderful story, and others here: https://www.care-south.co.uk/news/retired-nurse-celebrates-100th-birthday-with-friends-and-family-at-gillingham-care-home/

Address

Fern Brook Lane
Gillingham
SP84QD

Telephone

+441747449812

Website

https://www.care-south.co.uk/homes/fern-brook-lodge-care-home/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Fern Brook Lodge care home posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Want your practice to be the top-listed Clinic in Gillingham?