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.

Enriching life
Watch our video on life enrichment in our homes.

Maria Durrant

Activities Coordinator

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.

Life-encriching activities booklet

Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
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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

Vera shares her Christmas list with Santa

Santa had a pop-up grotto at Chater Lodge and met with Vera and other residents to discuss what they were hoping for this Christmas. 

Advent Calendars from Zoe

Residents at Chater Lodge were surprised and delighted to receive an advent calendar each from Zoe, the General Manager of our home.

A mild day in the garden

Olive made the most of some mild weather recently to spend a little time in the fresh air and pretty surroundings of the patio area in the Chater Lodge garden.

Caroline's stretches

We often do one-to-one activities with residents at Chater Lodge to make sure everyone has opportunities to do things they really enjoy. Some people just like to chat, or play a game, or go for a walk. Caroline asked to do some extra exercise so Maria sat with her in her room and they did some stretches together.

Recalling our careers

We spent an afternoon reminiscing about the varied employment and careers that Chater Lodge residents had during their working lives. Sheila used one of our therapy dolls to tell us all about her fascinating career as a midwife.

Vera's day out with her daughter

Vera enjoyed a day out with her daughter Vicky, when they went to a creative session with Pop Up Art in Stamford. They enjoyed food and drinks while they were out and returned to Chater Lodge very happy after their quality time together.

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.