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
Nanny's Hamper brings treats for Ketton villagers
We are delighted to welcome Dougy from Nanny’s Hamper who brings his van to Chater Lodge at midday on Tuesdays and Thursdays, serving the local community with cakes, biscuits and other treats. Our residents and staff love to pop out for something tasty too. We are pleased to see our car park providing a helpful service to Ketton villagers.
Ice creams all round
Chater Lodge residents love it when Gino brings his ice cream van to our home. He is becoming a regular visitor and local people are welcome to treat themselves, too, while he is at our home. Would you like sprinkles on that?
A new family in the garden
We love doing a bit of bird spotting in our accessible garden here at Chater Lodge, and a new little family has taken up residence in our shrubbery. We are waiting to find out exactly what they are.
Village Hero collects his prize
At Chater Lodge we are definitely part of Ketton village life and we wanted to acknowledge the people that make the village such a special community. So, Chater Lodge has set up a monthly Village Hero award and our first winner was Jamie Betts, Landlord of The Railway Inn. Jamie jumped on his bike during lockdown to deliver beer and make sure people were ok. He visited Chater Lodge recently to meet staff and residents, and collect his Village Hero prize of a signed shirt and football kindly donated by The Posh, Peterborough United Football Club. His prizes are now on display at the Railway Inn.
Games in the garden
George and Peter have been enjoying the sunshine and playing board games in the garden while they catch up with each other's news.
A celebration shared with The Queen
Chater Lodge surprised some neighbours recently when staff realised they all lived next door to each other and shared the same birthday as the Queen, 21st April. Zoe and Maria from our home, delivered bouquets of flowers to Alison and Lena, and a cute cuddly toy to three-year-old Millie. Chater Lodge is connected to lots of people in Ketton and the surrounding area and we like to support the community when we can. It was lovely to treat these three ladies.
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.
