Rodney Kumar
8 April, 2025
News

Residents and colleagues take centre stage for the Penwortham Oscars!

Forget about the Hollywood Oscars in Los Angeles … Penwortham Grange and Lodge Care Home in Preston recently hosted its very first Oscars ceremony, and it was a night to remember!

The Penwortham Oscars were as closely anticipated as the real ones!

In the weeks leading up to the big event, residents and colleagues eagerly filled out their nomination forms, adding a buzz of excitement to the home.

The anticipation built up, and when the big night arrived, it was all glamour and fun, with bubbly drinks flowing, a red-carpet entrance for all, and Oscar-style music setting the mood.

Eileen was delighted to win the Oscar for the best smile.
Eileen was delighted to win the Oscar for the best smile. Credit: Orchard Care Homes.

The evening was hosted by the dynamic trio of Activity Coordinators at Penwortham Grange and Lodge - Jayne Farrow, Michelle Quinn and Deepika Tak, who kept the energy high and the fun flowing throughout the event.

Here is Joan, winner of the Oscar for being good at everything!
Here is Joan, winner of the Oscar for being good at everything! Credit: Orchard Care Homes.

It was a night of celebration and sparkle, where everyone felt like a star!

We can finally reveal the winners, they were:

  • Most glamorous: resident Joyce
  • Best smile: resident John
  • Most likely to be on the cover of a magazine: resident Vera
  • Funniest resident: Joan
  • Funniest staff member: colleague Mandy Hodgson
  • Good at everything: resident Joan H
  • Most likely to lift your spirits: resident Dinah
  • Outstanding staff member: Mandy Hodgson

Afterwards, the people who live and work at Penwortham Grange and Lodge had the chance to hop onto the karaoke machine to show off their musical talents.

Jayne said: “The afternoon was a real success and was a great opportunity to get colleagues, residents and their loved ones together to share a very special afternoon celebrating the amazing people we have here at Penwortham.

“It was an afternoon filled with laughter and some emotional moments - I feel so proud to be part of the team. The afternoon showcased the bond we have here and the friendships we share,’’ said Deepika.

Penwortham Grange and Lodge Care Home on Martin Field Road is part of the Orchard Care Homes group, which operates 23 care homes in the Midlands and North of England.

The staging of the Penwortham Oscars is typical of both the home and the group’s dedication to enriching its residents' lives, with a commitment to crafting personalised and meaningful experiences that cater to each resident’s unique needs and preferences.

Penwortham Grange and Lodge Care Home offers residential care, residential dementia care and short-term respite care. The home holds a ‘good’ rating with the Care Quality Commission.