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
Toy from Your Childhood
We hosted a wonderful reminiscence session with a 'toys from your childhood' theme. Lots of memories were shared amongst the group.
Knit & Natter
We have started a 'Knit and Natter', which takes place every. Monday afternoon. The lovely Lyn is assisting the residents in knitting squares for a blanket, which we will eventually donate to a homeless charity. Bet, Doris, Jean and Gunda are getting great at knitting again and even better at nattering!
October Open Day
We hosted our October 20th open day with a country and western hoe down theme. All our staff dressed up and we turned our dining room into a saloon bar for the day. A menu of burgers, cheesy chips and ribs was served, followed by Mississippi mud pie and ice cream. There was lots of wonderful country music, poker and we watched Oklahoma in the afternoon.
Good Eggs
Our chickens are now almost fully grown and residents have enjoyed watching them grow. It's hard to believe they were eggs in an incubator just 6 months ago.
Pamper Session
Residents were treated to a lovely relaxed Saturday morning pamper session by a beauty therapist named Leslie.
The Chater Choir
Our Chater choir made up of residents at the home are getting into the rhythm! Under instruction from Brooke Peverell, the Chater Chorus meets fortnightly on a Thursday morning to sing alongside our own percussion instruments.
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.
