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
Communion from St Mary's
Brian was pleased to receive communion and share prayers with Julia Freeman of St Mary's Church in Ketton, on one of her regular visits to Chater Lodge Care Home.
The sunniest March for years
We could not resist the lure of the sunshine and temperatures topping 20 degrees so early in the year. We enjoyed some delicious juices and mocktails on the patio in the garden at Chater Lodge.
Celebrating St Patrick's Day
We had lots of fun and laughter at Chater Lodge as we celebrated St Patrick's Day in the best way we know - with some Guinness in handmade leprechaun hat cups, and some shamrock-shaped biscuits made by our Head Chef Nina. Cheers!
Jack and Phyllis enjoy the garden
Jack and Phyllis have been married for many years and enjoy living here together at Chater Lodge. They like to make the most of these sunny March days with a stroll around the garden.
Vera's Shackleton Passion
Vera is fascinated by famous explorers and her favourite is Ernest Shackleton. Maria showed her BBC coverage of the recent rediscovery of Shackleton’s ship, the Endeavour, located on the Antarctic seabed in near perfect condition. At Chater Lodge it is important to find out residents’ passions, likes and dislikes, so we can engage them in meaningful discussions and make our one-to-one activities person centred. Vera was thrilled to see the recent coverage and we look forward to watching fuller programmes with her when they become available.
Happy Birthday to a top Midwife
Sheila enjoyed celebrating her birthday with friends at Chater Lodge. We are always fascinated to hear about her professional life, delivering countless babies in her career as a midwife. She excelled in her field and was awarded the Silver Griffin belt, as well as being the youngest ward sister at Grantham Hospital. Sheila uses an empathy doll to demonstrate how she cared for babies. Residents’ life histories are very important to us as they support our reminiscence activities and help use design person-centres activities.
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.
