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
Bucks Fizz and gifts on Christmas morning
We had a lovely start to Christmas Day at Chater Lodge, enjoying a glass of Bucks Fizz as residents opened their presents.
Burns Night decorations
Burns Night celebrations at Chater Lodge were a lot of fun. We welcomed an RAF piper to pipe in the delicious haggis, neeps and tatties made by our Chef and kitchen team, and our dining room looked lovely decorated with Margaret's painted highland stags.
Happy Birthday, Margaret!
Margaret's birthday was filled with good wishes, visits from loved ones, fun with staff and residents at Chater Lodge, and a very brightly coloured cake.
Margaret's Burns Night Performance
On Burns Night Margaret was not impressed with our choice of Music, so, as a Scotswoman herself, she got her music book out and played her favourite tunes for us all to enjoy. We always appreciate the talents of residents at Chater Lodge.
Some exotic visitors from Zoolab
Residents enjoyed meeting the unusual pets from Zoolab who visited Chater Lodge. We touched and learned about this lovely Gecko as well as snakes, rats, lizards and other exotic creatures.
George enjoys a glass on Christmas Day
George enjoyed a lovely glass of wine with his Christmas Dinner and thoroughly enjoyed the whole day of good food, good company and festive fun.
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.
