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
A pamper session for Phyllis
This is Phyllis. Phyllis loves to have her nails done and a gentle hand massage. She enjoys her person centred activity and loves to chat about her day. Phyllis always likes to look her best and is very proud respectable lady who likes her esteem needs met. Phyllis enjoys the relaxing atmosphere and the tranquil music’ and the aromas from the essential oils.
Burn's Night
Resident’s celebrated Burn’s Night celebrations with a themed menu which included Haggis neaps and tatties all washed down with a wee dram of whiskey.
Resident’s watched the haggis get piped in by the piper and watched him address the haggis, he then went around the home to all residents even the ones in their rooms.
In the afternoon the residents enjoyed the Highland dancers that came to entertain them, It was fascinating to watching and thoroughly enjoyed by all residents especially the residents that have family in Scotland.
A visit from Steve Carmel
Residents here at Chater lodge had a fantastic afternoon of live entertainment. We were joined by Steve Carmel, our resident's favourite singer. Steve had everyone up dancing, and playing instruments. We all had a great afternoon.
International Cheese Lover's Day
Our residents have had a lovely afternoon enjoying International Cheese Lovers day with a selection of cheeses from around the world, prepared by the kitchen team.
Happy 65th Wedding Anniversary!
A resident’s husband wanted to surprise his wife on their 65th wedding anniversary, so, the staff here at Chater Lodge, along with their family, helped organise an afternoon tea as a surprise treat. They had a wonderful afternoon celebrating! Happy Anniversy!
Royal Parks London
Across our services our residents have enjoyed a wonderful live virtual talk about starlings, one of the UK’s most gregarious birds, hosted by Rachel Dowse from The Royal Parks London.
Rachel examined our long history with this bird and the importance of common species to our lives. Our residents had the opportunity to find out more about the great murmuration and why we need to pay special attention to these beauties before it's too late.
The virtual experience was truly enjoyed by all.
Upcoming events
Art Exhibition - 11th July
Join us as we hold an exhibition of artworks by local artist, Matt Cutforth here at Chater Lodge. All welcome.
July
Hello July! What an exciting month ahead we have and we extend a warm invitation for you to join us. All welcome.
Food Bank - Second Helpings Drop off point
Chater Lodge is proud to support 'Second Helpings' in Stamford.
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.
Blue Light Break
Calling all Emergency Services Workers. you are warmly welcome to make use of our cafe area and have a well deserved break.
Community Coffee Morning
Join us every Friday from 10.15am - 12.30pm for our Community Coffee Morning. Everyone is warmly welcome.
