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.
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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
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.
The Golden Apple Awards
Residents and staff at Lanercost House care home in Carlisle had an extraordinary afternoon of preparations for our activities coordinator Egle`s appearance on the finals of The Golden Apple Awards 2022. Together with Newtown Community Primary School we were nominated and got to the finals for the Best Community Initiative Category this year.
Some of our residents experienced the professional make up session and gave the advice of a glamorous walk on the red carpet.
We are wishing Egle and all the Newtown Community Primary school the best of luck tonight!
A massive thank you to talented make up artist Carley who found the time in her busy schedule and brought as a joyful afternoon.
Royal Botanic Garden
Our homes enjoyed a wonderful virtual tour of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh with Community Engagement Manager, Charlotte Walker, and Botanic Cottage Operations Co-ordinator, Laura Gallagher.
The residents were thrilled to learn more about the history of the beautiful Garden, which is now a home to an impressive plant collection from around the world.
Charlotte and Laura also gave a demonstration of making fresh herbal tea and were happy to answer our questions. The virtual experience was truly enjoyed by all who joined.
Century celebrations
Celebrations have been in full swing at Lanercost House Care Home as one of its residents reaches her centenary in style.
Anne was joined by staff, relatives, friends and other residents in recognition of her landmark birthday. A Hawaiian themed party was held at the home and guests enjoyed live music and a special birthday cake, mocktails and fruit platters made by the home’s chef James. Anne also received more than 120 cards and warm wishes from all over the country from people wanting to help her celebrate her special day.
Anne worked as a comptometer operator in the courts and enjoyed golf and holidays with her husband before coming to Lanercost House, where she is enjoying a new chapter of her life.
When asked how she feels about turning 100, Anne said “it’s just like any other day!” and that the answer to a long life is “good, clean living and playing sports – I played golf, tennis and a bit of badminton”.
