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
Chicks at Chater: Part 3
Our chickens are now living in their outside coop and are free to roam the community garden during the day. Belinda the hen is particularly friendly and always happy to see residents and their loved ones.
The Twilight Games: Round 2
Chater Lodge residents recently took part in the Twilight Games. This is a new scheme run by Active Rutland to encourage the older generations. Nine residents took part in activities such as chair volleyball, pétanque, chair basketball and beanbag tossing. Later on in the week, Danielle from Active Rutland returned with our medals and certificates.
Ark Wildlife Park
Residents visited Ark Wildlife Park and got to meet some of the animals. It was an amazing experience.
School Visit
We have formed some beautiful friendships with the reception class at Ketton C of E Primary School. They have visited us twice now, sharing drawings and songs. Residents are always thrilled to see their little friends and, going forward, they will be regular visitors to the home and have been given the very important job of naming 2 of our chickens.
Summer Newsletter
Please click here to view the summer edition of the Chater Lodge Whisperer.
Chicks at Chater
Residents made their way over to the chicken coop to welcome our chicks into the outside community garden. They had fun wandering around their new home. It was a lovely afternoon, which was rounded off with some lovely ice lollies in the sunshine.
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.
