Activities at Chater Lodge Care Home

Residents have been making the most of the sunshine as we came together to enjoy a scrumptious summer delight, Pimm’s!

We enjoyed our refreshing beverage with all the trimmings, mint from the garden and fresh lemons and strawberries.

For a few of our resident’s this was their first time trying this classic British summer treat! And were sure this won’t be the last time after discovering Pimms.

Barchester care homes and hospitals nationwide linked together for a fantastic quiz in celebration of Barchester’s 100th live virtual event.

Residents engaged in a variety of questions ranging from historical trivia to visual puzzles and brainteasers.

Everyone who joined had a fantastic time and enjoyed some friendly competition.

We celebrated 4th of July in true American Style. Our home was decorated with themed flags and we hosted a party with word games and quizzes and to top it all off, we gathered together to be entertained by an Elvis Presley impersonator, we enjoyed listening to some of his all-time favourite hits.

It was a great day, enjoyed by all.

Residents indulged themselves in every thing chocolate as we celebrated World Chocolate Day.

World Chocolate Day is celebrated every year on July 7th, honouring the introduction of chocolate to Europe in the 16th century. This day is a global celebration of chocolate in all its forms, from dark to milk, bars to truffles and everything in between. A very indulgent day had by all.

Staff and residents are celebrating because their wonderful Managing Director, Fiona Fagan, from Barchester’s North East and Scotland Division, has stepped completely out of her comfort zone to compete in the Barchester Charitable Foundation Cook Off 2024.

Fiona went head-to-head with the Managing Directors from Barchester’s four other divisions and cooked up a storm to raise a phenomenal £24,595 for Barchester’s Charitable Foundation which helps connect vulnerable people and those living with a disability to community groups in their local area by providing grants to improve mobility and quality of life.  Each year the Foundation distributes thousands of pounds to individuals, small community groups and charities across England, Scotland and Wales.  

Residents across our homes had a fantastic time exploring the Eden Project virtually - an educational charity and visitor attraction based in Cornwall, featuring sprawling outdoor gardens and breathtaking biomes that house the largest indoor rainforest in the world.

During the session, residents who joined were reconnected with nature through their senses, memories and stories.  A big thank you to the community team at the Eden Project for the wonderful event.