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
Mental Health Awareness Week
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Lanercost House were treated to an armchair work out courtesy of the Green Goddess, Diana Moran, and Shackleton’s furniture company, followed by a mindfulness session led by Shackleton’s Emma Raybould.
Diana rose to fame as a glamorous fitness guru on BBC’s Breakfast Time in the 1980’s and has made an outstanding contribution to improving the health and wellbeing of people in the UK. She now brings that experience to Shackletons as their Health and Wellness Adviser.
International Day of Space
Residents of Lanercost House have been enjoying their arts and crafts as they enjoy creating the ‘space’ with papier Mache and the residents enjoyed getting creative and messy!
International Space day celebrates extraordinary achievements, benefits and opportunities in the exploration and use of space. To dedicate our residents painted their creations of planet’s and were quite proud of them as are we all few of their favourite planets Mars, Earth, Neptune and Venus.
Close encounters to Five Sisters Zoo
As part of Barchester’s Life Enrichment Programme, team members and residents at Lanercost House enjoyed an exciting virtual talk, generously hosted by Five Sisters Zoo.
The residents had the opportunity to explore and learn more about the animal life at the zoo and the important conservation, rescue and education work carried out at the grounds of the zoo.
Five Sisters Zoo was officially established in 2005 with just a small collection of rabbits, guinea pigs, goats, and pigs. Since then the zoo has grown into an exciting collection of over 160 different animal species from all around the world.
Diving into the deep with virtual talk
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Lanercost care home in were treated to a virtual tour of the wonderful underwater world of SEA LIFE London Aquarium, hosted by Senior Curator, James Wright and his expert team.
SEA LIFE London Aquarium is home to more than 300 species and 4,000 creatures, including Gentoo Penguins, Sea Turtles and Seahorses, which are cared for by its dedicated team of 15 Aquarists. The shark tank alone is one million litres in volume and six metres deep and is home to five species of sharks – Sand Tigers called Bungle and Zippy, a Grey Reef Shark, Nurse Sharks, Tawny Nurse Shark and a shiver of Black Tip Reef Sharks as well as a Bowmouth Guitarfish called Betty.
Home goes green for St Patrick's Day
Residents and staff had a fantastic day at Lanercost House in celebrating St. Patricks day. There was non-stop fun throughout the day as Residents laughed at the jokes being shared, the fancy dress outfits and the teams attempt at the Irish jig.
There was a bit of a knees up in the afternoon as everyone continued to paint the home green, as everyone enjoyed a taster session of beverages the Emerald Isle has to offer from Guinness and a few Irish coffees went down a treat! What a lovely day, “to be sure, to be sure”.
And we are off!
Wow! What a day we've had today! Here at Lanercost House we have held our very own themed races day today to coincide with Cheltenham Festival ladies day, a key fixture on the racing calendar.
Our ladies and gents got into the spirit of things and put on their best outfits, hats and ties for a good afternoon of food, drink and horse racing.
They have enjoyed delicious canapés, a glass of fizz and the excitement of a bet on a race although they weren't the only winners as we announced the lucky ladies who won best dressed.
Days like these create a fantastic atmosphere around the home and the staff are always happy to get involved and we are looking forward to the next event!
