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
Future Financial Planning Seminar
Chater Lodge was delighted to host a free 'Future Planning Financial Seminar' as we welcomed Christian Jenkins from Welland Valley Legal into our home.
Christian spoke to members of the local community about the importance of financial planning in the future, covering a range of topics including lasting power of attorney, probates and the importance of writing a will.
Community Coffee Morning
The September edition of our Community Coffee Morning saw our home welcome Yvonne from Age UK as a special guest and we were delighted to welcome more members of the Ketton Community into our home.
Our residents, guests and family members had a lovely morning, filled with hearty laughter and chatter. whilst enjoying a variety of tasty snacks and refreshments.
Village Fair Style Tea Party
The Chater Lodge Care Home in Ketton decided to mark the start of the new month with a village fair style tea party as we begin to say farewell to summer and hello to the autumn.
Residents, their relatives and staff all got involved with the spirit of a village fair and took part in our themed tea party complete with a hearty sing a long and a beer tasting activity to reflect the recent beer festival which was held in Peterborough as our residents and guests enjoyed a selection of fine local ales
Visit to Stamford Bridge Club
Chater Lodge Care Home, in Ketton was delighted when the Stamford Bridge Club reached out to the home, inviting our residents to join them in the surroundings of their beautiful club house in Stamford
One particular resident had a wonderful time engaging with old friends at the Stamford Bridge Club and making new ones.
The Stamford Bridge Club is looking forward to visiting Chater Lodge and engaging with our residents and welcoming members of the local community to join them.
History of Teddy Bears
Chater Lodge Care Home in Ketton will be celebrated the ‘History of Teddy Bears’ when we welcomed local expert June downs from the Stamford U3A Antiques and Bygone Era Club into our home for a heart-warming and fascinating talk on the much cherished institution of the Teddy.
The exhibition featured a dazzling array of teddy’s both old and new and each with their own stories to tell and the lives they’ve touched. As June gave a talk on the history of the Teddy dating back to Theodore ‘Teddy’ Roosevelt. Through to the tales of Rupert Bear, Winnie the Pooh and Aloysius who featured in the film Brideshead revisited.
Afternoon Gin Tasting
This afternoon saw the fabulous ladies of Chater Lodge have a 'Gin,-Tastic' time at our Gin Tasting event, our ladies were able to sample a range of delicious flavours and enjoy a tapas themed platter of delicious snacks.
The afternoon was a great success as everyone discussed their thoughts on the different flavours, which suited their tastes with either lemonade or tonic.
This was a great opportunity for our residents to socialise together and with our colleagues as they came together to take part in a gin themed quiz!
The end of the afternoon saw Sylvie ask if next time we can host a 'Port & Cheese' afternoon. Much to everyones delight!
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.
