Residents at HC-One’s Blakelands Lodge Care Home in Marston Moretaine, Bedfordshire, have been celebrating the changing seasons with a creative arts and crafts session, making their very own autumnal wreaths.
Armed with autumn leaves, pinecones, berries, and ribbons in rich seasonal shades, residents worked alongside the wellbeing team to design beautiful wreaths that now proudly decorate the home. The activity sparked plenty of conversation, with residents sharing memories of family traditions, autumn walks, and harvest celebrations from years gone by.
The session was part of Blakelands Lodge’s varied programme of meaningful activities designed to promote wellbeing, stimulate creativity, and encourage social interaction. Residents commented on how much they enjoyed working with their hands, while others said it brought back fond memories of decorating their homes during autumn.
Blakelands Lodge is preparing for the cooler months ahead with seasonal events such as the Harvest Festival which will bring residents together to celebrate the changing season and enjoy the cosy, welcoming atmosphere of the home.
Blakelands Lodge is part of HC-One’s network of over 280 kind and cosy care homes across the UK, offering 24-hour residential and residential dementia care. New residents can experience life at the home with a special offer of 4 weeks for the price of 3 when joining before 30th November 2025.
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Home Manager at HC-One’s Blakelands Lodge Care Home, James Eeles-Feeney shared:
"It was so lovely to see our residents immersed in such a creative activity. Making autumn wreaths encouraged teamwork, sparked lots of happy memories, and gave everyone a real sense of pride in what they had created. Our team is always looking for ways to make everyday life enjoyable and fulfilling, and this was a perfect example of that."