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
Corn Exchange Theatre
We went on a trip to the Corn Exchange Theatre in Stamford to watch a production of Oklahoma. Diane, Cynthia and Joyce had a lovely afternoon of musical fun.
Horsin' Around
Our second visit to Foxdale Equine Centre was once again enjoyed by three lovely ladies. Veronica, Bet and Doris had a wonderful day with Gitana the huge, but ever so gentle, horse and rescued Dartmoor pony, Fearne. Bet, who has always wanted a horse, got stuck in with grooming.
The Chater Chicks
The Chater Chicks came from Living Eggs and will remain with us when grown, living in the sensory garden.
The Twilight Games
Some of our lovely ladies took part in The Twilight Games recently. Joyce, Hazel, Dorothy, Jean, Bet, Diane and Doris were awesome and thoroughly enjoyed some beanbag tossing, chair basketball, chair volleyball and bowls.
The Twilight Games is an initiative by Active Rutland to encourage care homes to submit scores and compete against each other and keep fit. We are trialing this for them with another home and will continue to take part, as a lot of fun was had by all.
The Rutland Poppy Project
The Rutland Poppy Project came to visit so we could make some clay poppies. These will be displayed alongside 10,000 poppies at Oakham castle in October 2018 to commemorate 100 years since the end of The Great War.
A number of residents, staff and visiting relatives made a clay poppy, including Mary Ray who, at 106, was alive 100 years ago!
We will take a trip to see our finished poppies in October.
Open Day
Our open day saw many visitors coming to have a look at our fabulous refurbishment.
The sunshine was out and a wonderful buffet and impressive cakes were enjoyed by all, including the Mayor and Mayoress of Stamford.
We were entertained by Rutland Rejuvenated Choir and the amazing magician, Ricky Locke, plus some amazing raffle prizes were won.
Upcoming events
June
Excitement is building as we look forward to an exciting month ahead with lots planned....
Art Exhibition - 11th July
Join us as we hold an exhibition of artworks by local artist, Matt Cutforth here at Chater Lodge. All welcome.
July
Hello July! What an exciting month ahead we have and we extend a warm invitation for you to join us. All welcome.
Food Bank - Second Helpings Drop off point
Chater Lodge is proud to support 'Second Helpings' in Stamford.
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.
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.
Community Coffee Morning
Join us every Friday from 10.15am - 12.30pm for our Community Coffee Morning. Everyone is warmly welcome.
