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
Zoolab Returns
Zoolab returned to Chater Lodge with an exciting array of creatures, including snakes, lizards, millipedes, rats and cockroaches. Richard held all these creatures for the first time and was really proud to tell his family about holding a snake at the age of 90.
Christmas Day
Activities Coordinator, Annabel, and General Manager, Zoe, dressed as Santa and Rudolf, arrived on Christmas Day to deliver presents to all the residents.
Christmas Party
Our Christmas party was enjoyed by all residents and their visiting families. The usual array of party games was fun for everyone, and delicious food was washed down with a drink or two. Later in the evening, Party Productions came to perform their 'Let it Snow' production.
Christmas Baking
Some of the lovely, talented ladies of Chater helped to decorate the Christmas cake this year.
The Wizard of Chater
This year's panto performance was a production of The Wizard of Oz. Residents wore green hats and feathered boas as they travelled to Oz.
Remembrance Sunday
We celebrated Remembrance Sunday in style with a wonderful performance from 'Nice & Easy' and a visit from an RAF servicemen,followed by a church service in the afternoon.
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.