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
Visit From The Mayor
Staff, residents, relatives and the local community came together at the Chater Lodge Care Home to enjoy an open day that was held at the home on Saturday 1st July
Chater Lodge hosted a variety of activities throughout the day, the day began with the Mayor of Stamford, Andrew Croft, cutting the ribbon and welcoming our guests to our homes open day. Our residents and colleagues were delighted to meet and speak with the mayor and there were smiles all around.
Staff at the Chater Care Home made everyone feel welcome and were delighted the Head Chef and our catering team, who were hard at work making sure that a great time was had by all – it really was a team effort!
Intergenerational Fun
The Chater Lodge Care Home, in Ketton have hosted an intergenerational playgroup for residents and members of the local community. Chater Lodge welcomed the group of of toddlers from the Ketton Nursery to enjoy music, games and activities with residents at the home.
The group of mums and toddlers also enjoyed sing along with residents to their favourite songs such as twinkle, twinkle, little star and Humpty Dumpty.
The catering team at the care home provide a selection of healthy snacks on the day, including hand cut fruits and vegetables.
Chater Lodge Welcomes Local Police Officer
Residents and members of the wider community at the Chater Lodge Care Home in Ketton came together as we warmly welcomed PC Rebecca Angel into our home.
PC Angel spoke to our residents at great length about her time in the police force, the daily routines she faces and news from the wider community before taking questions from her audience.
Residents and members of the community were fascinated as PC Angel gave them a run through of her force equipment and also treated the audience to a look inside the police van, complete with siren demonstration. Much to every ones delight.
Home host Art Exhibition
Chater Lodge Care Home in Ketton celebrated local creative artistic talent by holding an art exhibition on Friday 16th June
The exhibition was inspired by the amazing paintings of well-known artist Mathew Cutforth, who also works at the home, and included a range of his most recent pieces.
Happy Father's Day
At the Chater Lodge Care Home we marked Father’s Day in style with a special lunch in honour of all fathers, featuring gifts and tokens of love for the gentlemen in our home.
Our Gentlemen met their loved ones in the garden, others enjoyed video calls with their family and friends, and we all took part in various activities, such as writing letters and cards, and playing themed games and quizzes.
Residents have a hoot with birds of prey
Chater Lodge care home, in Ketton, Rutland, was full of hoots on Monday 12th June when a kettle of birds of prey came to visit the home.
Residents at Chater Lodge were pleasantly surprised to see their new feathered friends up close and personal in their garden as Rutland Outdoor Pursuits paid a visit. Rutland Outdoor Pursuits brought 20 years of experience with their visit as they look after a wide range of birds of prey including eagles, falcons, owls, and hawks.
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.
