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
Chinese New Year
Staff and residents at Lanercost House Care Home in Carlisle welcomed in the Year of the Tiger with a day of celebrations and activities.
Inspired by Chinese culture and traditions, lucky red envelopes were exchanged, fortune cookies opened, and the home was decorated with hanging red lanterns. Residents learnt all about the traditions and superstitions of Chinese New Year. Head chef David cooked up an oriental feast for lunch and residents enjoyed the delicious food.
Anna Paule, General Manager of Barchester’s Lanercost House Care Home said: “We have had a brilliant day, the home looks absolutely wonderful decorated all in red and we all had such fun finding out what animal we are, the associated traits and reading each other’s horoscopes. The residents loved watching videos of traditional lion and dragon dances too.
Flowers and cheese lovers day
Residents and staff at Lanercost House care home in Carlisle have celebrated International Flower Day and Cheese Lovers` Day. Residents loved the flower arranging morning with the picture quiz. Kaye, the resident in the Home showed the best knowledge recognizing the flowers and won the quiz.
In the afternoon everyone had delightful time with cheese and wine.
Winnie the Pooh Day
Residents and staff at Lanercost house care home, in Carlisle, enjoyed National Winnie the Pooh Day by taking part in some fun activities, but the most sentimental action was to meet Winnie the Pooh.
The National Winnie the Pooh Day is celebrated every 18th of January each year. The story of Winnie the Pooh was created by author A. A. Milne in 1926. He also featured his own son named Christopher Robin in this story. Ever since its creation, Winnie the Pooh became one of the most popular characters of all time
National Squirrel Appreciation day
Residents and staff at Lanercost House care home in Carlisle celebrated National Squirrel Appreciation Day. We have been very busy learning about different species of squirrels, their population in the UK, and interesting facts about them. We created feeders for squirrels and displayed them in our gardens.
Eyes down for a game of bingo
Residents and staff at Lanercost House care home in Carlisle had a delightful Saturday by playing prize Bingo, holding arts and crafts sessions and celebrating National Hat`s Day. Everyone had a lovely time.
King of 'Rock n Roll'
Residents and staff at Lanercost House care home in Carlisle have celebrated The King`s of Rock and Roll - Elvis Presley birthday in style. Residents checked their knowledge about Elvis, joined the singing and dancing together. Everyone had fun.
Upcoming events
Carers Cafe
Come along and meet with friends over light refreshments and gain support from others caring for someone living with dementia.
