Activities at Chater Lodge Care Home
We understand that the people we support have passions and interests that could be difficult to pursue after moving into a care home – but that doesn’t mean we don’t encourage them to try! Some hobbies can define a person, so our Activities Coordinators are dedicated to ensuring that everyone we support is able to do what makes them happy to the best of their abilities. Social events are organised with individual tastes in mind and with the idea that residents have the opportunity to try new and exciting things.
Maria Durrant
Hello. I am Maria and I have lived in Ketton for most of my life. I worked at the local primary school before joining Chater Lodge in 2019.
My first role here was as a Dining Host and have now found my passion in creating an interesting and inclusive programme of activities for all our residents.
I like having fun with residents, dressing up, singing songs and celebrating special events. I love being a part of the team here and my career change to Activities Coordinator is the best thing I have ever done.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
Read our brochure
Activities and Events Partnerships
As part of our bespoke life-enrichment programmes, we host a number of live virtual events in the home on a regular basis through a number of partnerships with places of interest and world class performance companies
Life at Chater Lodge Care Home
Chitter Chatter Coffee Morning
The month of November saw our residents, friends, and relatives join us for our Chitter Chatter Coffee Morning.
We were inspired by the wonderful work being done by Lauren at her companionship service Farrow Friends.
Lauren's dedication to alleviating loneliness among the elderly is truly inspiring. Her winning design for Nescafé Azera, titled "The Silver Lining," beautifully captures the essence of connection. Lauren's winning design encourages us to share a coffee and a conversation, bringing a silver lining to someone's day.
Children in Need
Residents, relatives, members of the community and colleagues at the Chater Lodge Care Home in Ketton have taken part in a fun filled special edition of the homes community coffee morning to raise money and awareness for Children in Need.
Taking place this year on Friday 15 November, Children in Need raises money to help support local charities and projects which are providing essential frontline help to children and young people in communities throughout the UK.
The home put hosted a charming cake bake sale with a variety of home-made delights for our guests to enjoy during what would have been the homes weekly coffee morning.
The Wallace Collection
Residents across our services had a lovely time joining Emily and Marie-Therese from the Wallace Collection, for a virtual introduction to Reubens' Rainbow Landscape.
Residents truly enjoyed the sensory walk through one of the museum’s most famous landscape paintings.
Everyone who joined had a wonderful experience and can’t wait to put their creative skills to the test by painting some landscapes of our their in the coming days!
Afternoon of Pony Fun!
Our home was full of animal mischief when we were delighted to welcome ‘Darwin’ the Miniature Therapy Pony when he came to visit the home.
Residents at Chater Lodge were pleasantly surprised to see their new furry friend roaming around their garden Darwin made his way into the home.
Darwin although small in stature, had a huge heart as he went from resident to residents offering company, affection and cuddles.
Pumpkin Picking Fun
On a delightful sunny autumn day, we set off to our local pumpkin patch to select Chater's Harvest pumpkins.
Our residents had so much fun and relished the outing on our minibus to Ketton Pumpkins, the trip brought back lots of happy family memories.
Stamford U3A Ukulele Club
We were thrilled to welcome back our dear friends from the Stamford U3A as the groups Ukulele Club visited the home.
Resident's enjoyed a morning filled with singing and laughter with a live music performance.
The club performed a selection of classic hits including John Denver's Country road as our residents joined in with the singing and clapped along as the band performed. The hospitality team provided a spread of sweet treats for our guests to enjoy.
Upcoming events
Stop Smoking Help Seminar
Join us on Tuesday 26th November for a special stop smoking seminar with Rutland Council.
Cheese & Wine Evening
We hope you can join us for an evening of decadence with our Cheese and Wine event.
Professional's Lunch
We hope you can join us for homes next professional lunch event on Tuesday 10th December from 12pm.
Christmas Card Competition
Take part in our Christmas Card Competition and win a prize!
Countdown to Christmas
Take a look at our homes countdown to Christmas Advent Calendar and see the festive fun we have in store.
Winter Newsletter
Take a look at our latest Newsletter for the home and catch up with the latest goings on and news in the home.
Community Coffee Morning
Join us every Friday from 10.15am - 12.30pm for our Community Coffee Morning. Everyone is warmly welcome.
Volunteer Opportunities
Would you like to make a real difference, enriching the lives of others? Become a volunteer.
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For more information why not pop in and see what Chater Lodge can offer you.
