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 manicure for our newest resident
Pat (blue cardigan) moved to Chater Lodge very recently and loves a manicure with Activities Coordinator, Maria. Longer term resident Daphne also loves to have a regular nail polish.
Vera's Birthday Trip
Vera was very excited to be picked up from Chater Lodge by family for a trip to her daughter's house. The family put on a little party at home for Vera's birthday.
Wet Shaves for our Gentlemen
We know the gentlemen at Chater Lodge enjoy their wet shaves in our salon, and they are in safe hands with General Manager, Zoe. George looked very dashing after his shave and felt like a new man.
Holy Communion for Brian
This gentleman is Brian, a resident at Chater Lodge. He enjoyed taking Holy Communion with the lovely Julia Freeman who visited us from St Mary’s Church, Ketton. Brian is a member of the church and Julia is a great friend of his, so it was great for them to catch up afterwards, too. At Chater Lodge we recognise the value of spiritual activities and reflection for residents with a faith.
Admiring Margaret's spring bulbs
Margaret joined Aaron our Head of Maintenance, and Matthew our Gardner, on a trip to B&Q. She bought some lovely bright spring plants to see on her daily walk around our garden. She has been out tending and admiring them with Aaron on this lovely sunny March day.
Dancing to our favourite songs
Margaret enjoyed some music and had a dance with Chater Lodge's Activities Coordinator, Maria.
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.
Looking for a place to host a meeting?
For more information why not pop in and see what Chater Lodge can offer you.
