Ivy Lodge Retirement Home

22/12/2025

We held our annual ‘Strictly Ivy Lodge’ afternoon last week where the staff performed 8 dances which were judged by a generous panel of 4 residents! In between dances we had the evergreen Keith telling jokes and singing which the residents love singing along to.
3 dances scored maximum points but just like Shirley Ballas, I have the casting vote and I think All that Jazz is the winner this year!!
Here are some pics of the afternoon and a video montage of all dances will be added separately.

15/12/2025

As you’d expect at this time of year, things are getting pretty busy at Ivy lodge!
Over the last week we have been entertained by the choir from St Margaret Clitherow, celebrated Dottie’s birthday (with the obligatory amazing cake) the residents have made wreaths, cards and table centres and we had our 2nd visit to York Golf club for another wonderful Christmas lunch.

05/12/2025

The first of our series of Christmas lunches held at York Golf Club in Strensall.
We had a lovely traditional turkey lunch followed by Christmas pud or cheesecake.
Thanks to the golf club for providing such a good meal and for looking after us so well.
The remaining residents are very much looking forward to their trip next week!
Golf Club

01/12/2025

Some photos from a recent outing to Dean’s garden centre, choir practice with Ruth Strangeway, and an arts and crafts session making Christmas arts and decorations.

25/11/2025

Ivy lodge is a family owned and run residential care home located in the heart of Haxby. We are seeking an experienced care assistant to join our nights team to care for our 33 residents. You will work in a team of 3 for either of 28 or 36 hours per week over a 3 week rota.
For more information please contact Lisa or Helen on 01904 760629 or manager@ivylodge.co.uk

06/11/2025

Some photos from Halloween and bonfire night

25/09/2025

We’ve celebrated Joan and Margaret’s birthday recently, we had a very creative flower arranging session and a very tasty Chinese takeaway served in part by our new kitchen assistant 🙄😁

03/09/2025

We had a wonderful afternoon yesterday celebrating Margaret’s milestone 90th birthday. Keith and the Ivy Lodge dancers ensured the afternoon was full music, comedy and dancing followed by a slap up tea! Many happy returns to Margaret🥳

03/09/2025

The Ivy lodge Dancers excelled themselves with possibly their best and most appreciated dance to date in celebration of one of our residents' 90th birthday👏👏

26/08/2025

It’s been a few weeks since our last post but that’s not due to a lack of material. We’ve had 3 more birthdays to celebrate with parties and amazing cakes of course, activities out in the garden to make the most of the lovely weather as well as knitting, shopping trips and all the usual activities Maria organises to ensure every day is full of fun.

26/08/2025

05/08/2025

We had an amazing summer fair on Saturday and managed to raise £900 which will be split equally between the residents’ fund and Dementia Forward, a very worthy local dementia charity.
Thanks so much to all of you who donated prizes and to those of you who were so generous on the day.