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.
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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.
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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
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Summer Newsletter
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Horse Play
We took our first group of residents back to Foxdale Equine Facility recently. It was wonderful to see Tracy Wilson and her team again, and, of course, the gentle giant, Gitana, and Brock the dog.
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Sports Day
We attended our local school’s sports day event this year. Well done to all the children at Ketton C of E Primary School; we loved watching you all!
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School Trip
We took a trip out to the local school to watch some maypole dancing. The sun was shining and the ladies were made honourary queens for the afternoon.
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The Feeding of the Lambs
The Phoenix Children's Foundation brought in some lambs again, and residents enjoyed bottle feeding them. They even went to visit less mobile residents in their rooms.
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Live Entertainment
Flossie came to Chater for the first time and performed a wonderful selection of songs and costume changes from musical films throughout history.
Upcoming events
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Art Exhibition - 11th July
Join us as we hold an exhibition of artworks by local artist, Matt Cutforth here at Chater Lodge. All welcome.
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July
Hello July! What an exciting month ahead we have and we extend a warm invitation for you to join us. All welcome.
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Food Bank - Second Helpings Drop off point
Chater Lodge is proud to support 'Second Helpings' in Stamford.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Would you like to make a real difference, enriching the lives of others? Become a volunteer.
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Looking for a place to host a meeting?
For more information why not pop in and see what Chater Lodge can offer you.
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Blue Light Break
Calling all Emergency Services Workers. you are warmly welcome to make use of our cafe area and have a well deserved break.
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Community Coffee Morning
Join us every Friday from 10.15am - 12.30pm for our Community Coffee Morning. Everyone is warmly welcome.