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
Enjoy the Chater Lodge Gardens
At Chater Lodge we have been enjoying walks outside to make the most of the late summer sun and admire the changing colours of the leaves.
Art in the sunshine
We are very artistic at Chater Lodge in Ketton - residents and staff. We put our biggest hats on and made the most of some late summer sunshine to practise our craft on our lovely patio.
International Dog Day
On International Dog Day Chater Lodge welcomed four-legged visitor Pip to help us with our game of Doggy Bingo. Pip said hello to all the residents and staff and had lots of cuddles.
All the fun of the fair
We were blessed with good weather for the Summer Fete at Chater Lodge. We had stalls selling gifts, food, an ice cream van, games, prizes and visitors from the local community, including residents families. The star guest was the donkey who said hello to residents and visitors, even coming indoors. We are so thankful we can hold events again and hope to see you at another Chater Lodge event sometime.
Fun with our big games
We have had the big games out again at Chater Lodge. They are great fun and keep us moving. Vera particularly likes Giant Ker-Plunk.
99 wishes
Thank you to everyone who sent a special card for a special birthday – one of our lovely ladies was over the moon to receive 99 cards to celebrate her 99 years – a challenge set by Maria, our dynamic Activities Coordinator.
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.
