Activities at Lanercost House Care Home
Our teams are trained to enrich the lives of residents through stimulating the mind, body and soul, and taking the time to learn about each person to ensure everyone receives support that adds enrichment to their life.
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!
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
Visit to the sunflower field
We enjoyed a trip out to see the sunflowers, it was a lovely morning and the rain stayed off long enough for us to enjoy it, we had a lovely walk around then a nice cup of tea and cake.
We loved seeing them all in the field and brought some back to the home for the front reception area which look beautiful.
Celebratory after ‘wow’ party for priory
What a lovely afternoon everyone had, there was singing, dancing and lots of happy faces around the room! Our residents and some family members came together and celebrated the new look home it was just perfect.
We had fantastic music from the amazing singer Emily Richardson and our talented chef Andy prepared us an amazing buffet which went down a treat along with a hot drink.
Minibus outing to Gretna outlet village
Today we enjoyed a sunny trip to Gretna and enjoyed a browse around the shops, it was a lovely afternoon had by all.
We enjoyed having a look in the shops at lots of different item, seeing people and their dogs and watching the world go by.
Trip to Talkin Tarn
What a beautiful afternoon we all had!
Our residents decided we would have a trip to Talkin Tarn as they hadn’t been in while and what a day we picked, the sun was shining and it was such a nice afternoon. We enjoyed some refreshments while watching people in boats and the ducks swimming by. Everyone was so friendly and we got to see lots of different dogs.
Olympic Games
We had such a brilliant time doing some different games for our own Olympics afternoon. We had beach ball tennis, Chuck a duck and bean bag toss!
Everyone enjoyed their time playing the different games and the smiles on their faces says it all.
High Tea Afternoon
We enjoyed an afternoon of music, delicious homemade scones and cakes and the company of our friends at Eden Manor Care Home.
What a wonderful afternoon it was, there was singing, dancing and a lot of laughter. Meeting new friends and seeing friends we haven’t seen in a long time.
