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
Macmillan Coffee Morning
Here at Chater, staff and residents got together for our Macmillan Coffee Morning, with staff and relatives bringing in scrumptious homemade cakes for us all to indulge in along with some tea and coffee. We all joined in with a quiz and the winner received some choccies. It was a lovely day and the residents all enjoyed themselves.
79th Birthday Celebrations
On the 13th September staff, residents and relatives all came along to celebrate Dorothy's 79th birthday. Staff presented Dorothy with a lovely bouquet of flowers and a cake made by the chef.
Happy birthday, Dorothy, from all at Chater Lodge!
Gavin Visits Again!
On 5th September, Gavin Burke came to visit Chater again - and he didn’t disappoint!
Residents, staff and relatives enjoyed singing and dancing along with him - it was such a great atmosphere!
He was highly entertaining and the residents are already asking when he'll be coming back.
Thanks, Gavin!
Employee of the Month - August
Our Kitchen Assistant, Margaret Dwyer, was named Employee of the Month for August.
Margaret was nominated for her hard work; when our dishwasher broke and staff had to step in to help, they realised just how difficult her job really is!
From all the staff and residents here at Chater Lodge: congratulations - it was well-deserved!
Garden Time
We had a great day in the garden, planting some pansies with the residents. They really enjoyed sitting in the sun and showing off their gardening skills - the end product was fabulous!
40th Anniversary
Resident, Sonia, celebrated 40 years of wedded bliss yesterday with a card and flowers from her husband, David.
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.
