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
Our chicks are growing up!
Our beautiful chicks are growing fast and are a constant source of joy to our residents who they visit in their rooms regularly. We are keeping 5 girls and Chick-a-boo, the cockerel, to keep them in check!
Rutland Farm Park
David, Bet, Diane and Margaret had a wonderful day out at Rutland Farm Park, where they got up close and personal with llamas, goats, pigs, horses, sheep and chickens.
Zoolab Returns
Zoolab visited Chater Lodge with an array of weird and wonderful creatures to show us. 106 year old Mary was particularly taken with the corn snake.
Nice & Easy
The wonderful group, 'Nice & Easy', came to perform for us and were amazing. Some of our lovely ladies were serenaded by the rat pack-style singers and we all had a dance with lots of leg kicks to 'New York, New York'.
The Laidback Lizard
Activities Coordinator, Annanel, brought Leonard the bearded dragon into work with her recently. Eileen, who doesn't usually like reptiles, was particularly fond of Leonard because he was very laid-back.
A Grand Day Out
We were invited to Oundle School's 'A Grand Day Out' event. The ladies of Chater made colourful butterflies, beautiful flower arrangements, got their nails done and enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea as well as an impromptu dance.
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.
