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
Christmas morning
Merry Christmas from all us here at Lanercost House care home in Carlisle! Residents and staff members at Lanercost House had a surprising visit from the Father Christmas this morning. Everyone enjoyed the presents and their special Christmas Lunch.
Panto performance
Residents and staff at Lanercost House care home in Carlisle have enjoyed a fantastic afternoon. We joined the live show from Hedworth Hall, in South Shields, North East on a big screen while enjoying the selection of fresh fruits, mulled wine, mince pies and hot chocolate. Everyone felt the Christmassy mood and loved the afternoon.
Dunelm winner!
Residents and staff at Lanercost House care home in Carlisle were delighted to win a care package full of goodies. Recently Dunelm Carlisle Community Support group held a competition on social media to say a big thank you to some of the most caring and hardworking people in the local community. Lanarcost House care home won this competition and received the present. A massive thank you to all who vote for us!
Christmas party
Residents and staff at Lanercost House care home in Carlisle had a fantastic Christmas Party today! We were lucky to be entertained by lovely Eva. Everyone enjoyed the party and felt that Christmas is here.
Magic of the Nutcracker
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We experienced the magic of the Nutcracker with a special interactive workshop led by English National Ballet Associate Artists.
Our residents were able to take a magical journey thorough Edwardian London and to learn more about the enchanted Nutcracker characters: Clara, the Mouse King, and her valiant Nutcracker doll. The session included a chair-based dance workshop, clips of the ballet on stage and a Christmas carol sing-along, truly enjoyed by all.
Chocolate truffles
We had a lovely time joining Paul Hawkins and Steve Wilkes from Unilever for an exciting immersive Christmas experience.
Our residents were welcomed with chocolate treats as Paul and Steve took them on an exciting chocolate truffle making and biscuit decorating journey.
To finish off the Christmas special event, our residents enjoyed a themed quiz and a singalong.
We all had a wonderful time.
