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.

Enriching life
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Maria Durrant

Activities Coordinator

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.

Life-encriching activities booklet

Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
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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

Coffee with a Firefighter

The Chater Lodge Care Home in Ketton joyfully welcomed the Stamford Fire Brigade for 'Coffee with a Firefighter'. 

Residents, their families, and staff were thrilled to meet and express their gratitude to the courageous firefighters over a well-earned cup of coffee and tasty treats.

The day's standout moment was when residents had the opportunity to inspect the Fire Engine closely, learning about the equipment the fire personnel use and its role in the life-saving efforts of the brigade.

 

Wine & Ale Tasting

Our residents gathered for an enjoyable afternoon of socializing during a beer and wine tasting event. 

A variety of local ales and wines were available for sampling and discussion. 

The red wines were particularly enjoyed alongside smoky cheese flavoured  biscuits and delectable chocolate cake. The event was a resounding success, culminating in an entertaining quiz provided by our friends at Oomph Wellness.

Virtual afternoon at the theatre

Residents across our services had a fantastic time enjoying the virtual screening of Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em. Frank Spencer’s comical misadventures had everyone laughing and it was wonderful to see so many happy faces. 

Thank you to everyone who joined us and a special thanks to The Barn Theatre in the Cotswolds for bringing this stage adaptation of the beloved sitcom to our screens.

Macmillan Coffee Morning

We were proud to have supported Macmillan's World's biggest coffee morning. 

What a fabulous time was had by all, we are so grateful for everyone who came along to support this annual event and we hope you enjoyed the tasty treats and refreshments.  Donations big and small, help raise vital funds to support people in the UK living with cancer, from the moment they are diagnosed, throughout their treatment and beyond. 

Thank you to our kitchen team who made the delicious cakes.

Technology, quizzes and coffee

Our resident's at Chater Lodge made use of their iPad, using Oomph! wellness on demand. Oomph! wellness is the UK's leading wellbeing platform; it provides an interactive platform of personalized and expert-led activity programmes for our resident's.

Our resident's enjoyed quizzes and researched all about coffee as we celebrated National coffee day, this is a day dedicated to honouring one of the world's most beloved beverages. Residents indulge in their favourite beverages

Our resident ambassador Michael enjoyed a brain-teasing quiz, Did you know a dentist invented candy floss? 

Virtual reality fun

Residents immersed themselves in an underwater virtual reality, enabling our residents to take a virtual dive while not leaving the comfort of their chairs. The world is their oyster, next trip was walking on the moon!

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. 

Looking for a place to host a meeting?

For more information why not pop in and see what Chater Lodge can offer you.