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Arts & Crafts

At Windmill Lodge in Lytham St Annes, arts and crafts are a regular part of life, offering residents a chance to be creative and enjoy shared time with others. Our arts and crafts help residents express themselves, maintain skills and feel a strong sense of purpose. Our sessions are relaxed and inclusive, with our team on hand to offer encouragement and adapt tasks so that everyone can take part at a level that feels right for them. Whether someone is picking up an old hobby or trying something for the first time, we make sure they feel supported and valued.

Creative Activities For Every Ability

Our arts and crafts sessions are carefully planned to suit a wide range of interests and abilities. Some residents enjoy painting or sketching, while others prefer making crafts that focus on colour, texture or pattern. The aim is to create a calm, enjoyable atmosphere where residents can focus, follow their own pace and feel proud of what they have made.

Our team offers gentle guidance, clear explanations and plenty of reassurance during the sessions. Residents are never pressured to join in, instead they are invited and supported. Over time, many residents find that taking part in arts and crafts lifts their mood and gives them something to look forward to in the weekly calendar at our care home in Lytham St Annes.

woman crocheting
man painting a portrait of a boat

Supporting Cognitive Function

Arts and crafts can play an important role for residents living with dementia or memory loss. Activities such as making collages or painting can help prompt conversation about past events, favourite places or family traditions. Our team often uses music or reminiscence themes alongside creative sessions, giving residents extra cues that help them share stories and memories naturally. Even when words are hard to find, the act of choosing colours or arranging materials can be soothing and engaging.

We also use arts and crafts to bring people together. Group sessions give residents the chance to sit side by side, chat, compare ideas and offer each other encouragement. Finished pieces might be displayed around Windmill Lodge or shared with family members, which adds an extra sense of purpose and pride. These small but meaningful moments support emotional well-being and help residents feel like they truly belong.

residents making paper easter eggs bunting
paper flower crafts

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Arts & Crafts FAQs

The Arts & Crafts sessions at our care home in Lytham St Annes are held on a regular basis. Every week, new schedules and activities are created, ensuring residents are motivated to join in and enjoy not only being creative but also making the most of the social aspect each session offers.

You are free to proudly display your creation in your room or give it as a present to a loved one. Residents are also given the opportunity to display their work around the home for all residents, visitors and staff to admire.

Families are very welcome to join in at any time when visiting during planned activity times. Taking part together can be a lovely way to share time, create something meaningful and build new memories with a loved one living at Windmill Lodge.

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Life at Windmill Lodge Care Home

We strive to ensure residents here at Windmill Lodge Care Home in Lytham St Annes truly feel at home around the clock. Our skilled and friendly care team are on hand to make residents’ time here as enjoyable as possible. From our cosy lounges, dining room, in-house bar, on-site cinema room and private gardens, residents always have something to do.

High-Quality Care Tailored To You

Windill Lodge Care home provides a range of care services at our local care home in Lytham St Annes, including Residential Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care and Nursing Care. Our experienced care and support team takes the time to understand each resident’s individual needs, preferences and routines to deliver truly personalised support.

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Wilding’s Lane
Lytham St Annes
FY8 3RJ

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