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
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.
