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
Christmas Day Gifts
Residents at Chater Lodge all received some lovely gifts from family, friends and staff. Caroline loved her fluffy scarf, slippers, toiletries and chocolates.
Karaoke fun and memories
We had fun today at Chater Lodge with a Karaoke session. We sang along to songs of all genres, some of which triggered memories of special occasions, parties and first dances at weddings and anniversaries.
A visit to the hairdresser
Vera is looking and feeling her best after her weekly visit to the hairdresser. She always looks forward to this and we think she looks beautiful - all ready for Christmas!
June's centre pieces
June is looking forward to Christmas lunch at Chater Lodge and is making some lovely decorations to be our table centre pieces. It's going to look fabulous!
Too good to eat
Toni and Stella worked so hard to create this wonderful gingerbread house at Chater Lodge. They had a lot of fun too, and enjoyed a few of the decorations to keep them going. We all love it and can't bear to eat it.
Vera's gingerbread house
Thanks to Vera we have a big gingerbread house decoration at Chater Lodge. Vera had so much fun painting it and everyone who sees it admires her creativity.
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.
