Waverley Lodge Residents Explore Romsey Memorial Park!

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The residents of our Waverley Lodge Nursing Home in Romsey recently enjoyed a refreshing and scenic outing to Romsey Memorial Park. The beautiful weather provided the perfect backdrop for a relaxing afternoon filled with fresh air, friendly faces, and furry companions.

 

Residents explore romsey memorial park

 

The group embarked on a leisurely stroll through the park, taking in the sights and sounds of the natural environment. They admired the graceful ducks gliding across the water, their colorful plumage adding a touch of cheer to the scene.

A Moment of Connection & Cuddles

For Jackie, a resident at Waverley Lodge, the highlight of the day was undoubtedly the opportunity to interact with some adorable dogs encountered during their walk. Jackie’s love for animals shone brightly as she happily cuddled the furry friends, creating a heartwarming moment of connection.

Sweet Treats & Warm Hospitality

On their way back from their exploration, the group decided to take a well-deserved break at the park café. Residents James and Jackie opted for delicious hot chocolate, a perfect treat to warm their hands and satisfy their sweet tooth. Matthew and Andy chose to savor a cup of coffee, enjoying the invigorating aroma and caffeine boost.

 

The afternoon was filled with unexpected kindness as the lovely lady at the café surprised everyone with a free sausage roll! This thoughtful gesture added a delightful touch to their outing, leaving everyone with a warm and fuzzy feeling.

Discover the Joy of Living at Waverley Lodge

At Waverley Lodge, we believe in enriching the lives of our residents by providing them with engaging activities and opportunities to connect with nature and their community. We offer a variety of outings and social events throughout the year, fostering a sense of well-being and happiness.

 

If you’re looking for a care home that prioritises resident enjoyment and offers a vibrant atmosphere, contact Waverley Lodge today! We’d be happy to answer your questions you may have

Catherine
Sales Manager

Catherine has worked in sales and marketing her whole career, after graduating with a degree in Textile Management she worked in Corporate Workwear for many years. Catherine’s first role in the care sector was working with a disability charity that ran nursing homes and enablement projects for young adults.

Catherine

While her two children were younger, she joined her husband in his estate agency, but was delighted to return to the care sector in 2020 and now cannot imagine doing anything else.

Catherine’s role with Allegra is to support residents and their families as they explore care options. Working with the teams in the individual homes she ensures that during every stage from initial enquiry through to moving in with us every question is answered, and we offer the reassurance needed for the next chapter in our resident’s life. It is important for our residents to remain part of the community in which will have lived for years, often all their lives, so the other part of this role is connecting with local community groups, charities and organisations.

Catherine has said that working for Allegra with their groundbreaking household model means we are offering a home with compassion and care whilst ensuring residents are retaining their independence and quality of life.

Out of work Catherine enjoys baking and gardening The children are older now, but still keep her busy!

Paul Thomas
Regional Manager - Western Region

Paul has joined Allegra Care with 28 years’ experience in the health and social care sector including working in senior leadership roles for the last 18 years; covering operations, business management and quality assurance. Paul has a real passion for person centred care and how that is delivered at the highest level.

Allegra Team Paul Thomas

Paul has worked across a diverse sector over his time in health and social care and brings a wealth of experience to his new role as Regional Manager. Paul believes in integrating real and meaningful values and culture into a service and in doing so, delivering the outcomes for the people we support. Paul goes by the theory of values with no meaning, have no value.

Outside of work, Paul is the father of three boys and a 2nd degree black belt who teaches Judo.