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
Happy Birthday!
We have had a number of birthdays this month at Chater. Staff are always happy for a reason to celebrate with presents and a cake and a good old burst of Happy Birthday to you!
Knit & Natter Passion
We have had new residents join us recently and found our passion for knit and natter, baking and art club again. It’s wonderful to see residents old and new finding their creative side and learning about their hobbies from the past.
Open Day
We held our open day on Jan 18th and had a lovely afternoon being entertained by the always popular Jeremy Hilyard. Our lounge was filled with happy residents singing and dancing.
Christmas Festivities
Lots of fun has been had this Christmas. Our party was wonderful with games and music. We took residents to local school plays and musical performances too.
George the Reindeer
We welcomed George, the Reindeer, back to Chater Lodge who is loved by all. The gentle giant posed for photos with residents and families before visiting rooms to surprise those who weren’t able to come to him.
Arts & Crafts Club
Our arts and crafts club has been very busy and produced some lovely things, including a beautiful poppy display made with bottle ends for Remembrance Da, and a giant Christmas card that will be entered into a competition to win our design printed on cards.
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.
