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
Olive is resident of the day
Olive enjoyed her turn to be Resident of the Day at Chater Lodge. Olive loves art and her choice of materials was pastels. She drew pictures of residents and Maria, our Activities Coordinator. Live likes doing portraits and landscapes.
In the herb garden
At the Chater Lodge Gardening Club, Matt the gardener, helped residents to sow some herb seeds to eventually go in the herb garden for our kitchen team to use in our meals. We will also be able to use the flowers and leaves as a sensory activity, enjoying the lovely aromas.
Chess Club with Oundle School
Raymond loves it when the pupils of Oundle School visit Chater Lodge. He is passionate about playing Chess and has 54 chess sets. His first one was made of bone and he bought it from a German soldier when he was in the army.
Exercises with Maria
Today Maria led the regular exercise class at Chater Lodge, stretching all our joints to keep us moving more easily.
Art with family
Max visited Caroline at Chater Lodge today and they used some of the art materials we had put out in the lounge. They drew lots of things that were important to them - goldfinches in the garden, a past holiday including sailing under harbour bridge. Care staff then started chatting about their pictures and it turned into a whole home activity. A lovely morning.
Happy Birthday Vera!
Today at Chater Lodge Vera is celebrating her birthday. She is not keen on chocolates so she received tulips and cards from staff and residents. Later she enjoyed a homemade birthday cake made by our chef, Nina. Vera's family have also visited to celebrate her special day.
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.
