Activities at Lanercost House Care Home
Our dedicated Activities Coordinators offer a wide range of mentally and physically stimulating activities for residents and families to enjoy. There are regular outings in the minibus to places of interest, such as local cafes, garden centres and parks, as well as visits from entertainers, musicians and singers - and also from PAT dogs. We host various events, such as themed days, cheese & wine evenings, in addition to offering one-to-one activity sessions, including pampering, games and puzzles. Our activities staff strive to ensure residents participate in any way they can with activities that reflect their capabilities and interests.
Emily Stubbs
I joined the Lanercost House family in June 2021 as a Care Assistant and then joined the activities team in May 2022.
I love bringing joy and fun to residents, relatives, and staff on a daily basis as well as planning and organising themed days, events, and celebrations.
I think the activities’ role is very important for Residents' well-being. Whether they like to keep active with armchair exercises, join in with our weekly quiz or hop in the minibus for a day out - there is something for everyone. I aim to ensure that each Resident's interests and hobbies are supported.
I am passionate about creative and sensory activities and I love to sing and dance together with Residents. I love my job!
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 Lanercost House Care Home
Getting into the festive spirit!
Everyone at Lanercost House care home in Carlisle, have been getting ready for the most wonderful time of the year. We decorated our Christmas trees in the lounges, created the decorations, were preparing for our Christmas Fete.
Children in Need
Staff and residents at Lanercost House Care Home in Carlisle have taken part in a Pyjama Day to raise money for Children in Need. Taking place this year on Friday 18th November, Children in Need raises money to help support local charities and projects which are providing essential frontline help to children and young people in communities throughout the UK. Staff and residents donned their favourite pyjamas for the day and were treated to a mobile sweet shop where they could choose from a variety of sweets all to raise money for an important charity.
Celebrating 30 Years of Barchester
To celebrate Barchester’s 30th Anniversary, Lanercost House threw open its doors for a fantastic party and everyone was invited!
The party had a 90s theme with live music from Billy Walker along with a fantastic cake made by housekeeping assistant Gergana and scones by head chef James for everyone to enjoy. Residents and staff enjoyed listening to and dancing to the music.
Macmillan Coffee Morning
Lanercost House care home in Carlisle held the Biggest Coffee Morning in the World! Residents, staff, relatives, and friends of Lanercost House came together for a day with a swing. We dedicated all day to Macmillan Cancer Support. We held a coffee morning and a musical afternoon with the best known songs, dances, and of course cakes all day!
Everyone enjoyed this amazing day and everything was for a good cause. We also say a massive thank you to all the bakers and tasters for your donations and talented Emily for your songs.
Harvest Festival
Residents and staff at Lanercost House care home in Carlisle have held the Harvest Festival Service recently. We are proud of our final result of Harvest display.
Residents enjoyed the Harvest themed activities over the last few weeks. We were making jams, had scarecrow workshop with local community, arts and crafts, creating bread decorations, baking bread, and the most successful Harvest Festival Service with prayers, readings, blessings and hymns.
Wear it Pink
Residents, relatives, staff and friends at Lanercost House Care Home in Carlisle have had an extraordinary day by wearing it pink! Like every year at the end of October held a Wear It Pink Day to raise funds for Breast Cancer Awareness.
Everyone wanted to show their special outfits for a day and enjoyed posing for the camera. We also enjoyed some homemade pink cakes and had so much fun! Thank you to everyone who took part in this special event.
Upcoming events
Carers Cafe
Come along and meet with friends over light refreshments and gain support from others caring for someone living with dementia.
