Activities at Chater Lodge Care Home

Continuing our mission to fulfil the wishes of our residents, it was a pleasure to make Bill's wish a reality. Bill's wish was simple yet meaningful—a visit to a record store, as he is an enthusiastic collector of vinyl records. 

He was in his element at the ‘Rock On’ record shop in Stamford, engaging with the shop assistant, Dave. Bill spent time browsing through the records while Dave played them for him. Bill sang along, enjoyed lively conversations, and eventually spotted a record from his past that he had saved for weeks to buy—now a valuable treasure!
 
 
 

Our recently hosted an engaging event featuring local historian Jay Naylor. Jay presented a series of films and spoke about the rich history of Ketton and the surrounding area, incorporating Super 8 video technology to bring the past to life.

Among the historical events Jay discussed was the Queen's visit in 1967, which was captured on a Super 8 camera by Jay's great-grandfather and preserved in remarkable quality. Jay also shared his recent campaign to save the local redwood trees and his passionate project to plant a new grove of these iconic trees for future generations.
 

The home was full of animal mischief when a group of baby lambs came to visit the home.  Residents were pleasantly surprised to see their new furry friends roaming around their garden as Phoenix Children's Charity paid a visit.

General Manager Zoe said: “Our residents have really enjoyed their unusual visitors today. We knew that having the lambs here would be a bit of fun for all our residents, especially as some find it difficult to go on many outings in our minibus. We are always looking for new activities for the residents and today we have seen the enjoyment and the therapeutic influence animals can have on people.”
 

Residents at the home enjoyed a delightful evening outing to the Collyweston Slater Pub, kindly invited by the owner, Amie. The residents savoured a selection of beverages and snacks, chatted with the locals, and reminisced about their own trips to the same pub when they were younger.

Embracing the community spirit, the hospitality team at the pub led by head chef, Fabio had a selection of snacks for the homes residents to enjoy alongside their refreshing beverages.
 

Red Nose Day sparked joy across the home, infusing silliness and fun into residents' days! With karaoke, and party dances, from music man to the birdie song.

The staff dressed in red, residents donned red noses, and together they indulged in a fresh fruit platter, delicious sausage rolls and Red Nose Day themed cakes, blending celebration with Nutrition and Hydration Week. 

Residents and staff at Chater Lodge Care Home in Ketton, Stamford, recently enjoyed their very own Crufts-inspired competition. The residents had a wonderful time voting for their favourite dogs, awarding first, second, and third places.

Julia Durrant, a past Crufts’s winner, brought in her dogs Gibson and Willow. Donna brought in Whisper, Jackie brought in Archie, and Emily brought in Arthur, Albert, and Alice. The residents were delighted to watch these lovely dogs in action. A huge thank you to everyone for entertaining our wonderful residents.