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
Residents Visit Local Cathedral
Residents of Lanercost recently took advantage of the early spring sunshine to visit the local Cathedral to take a tour of its grounds before enjoying a refreshment pit stop.
After the service, residents enjoyed some treats and warm beverages before heading back to the home. Residents commented on what a lovely afternoon they had, they also said that the service got them in the spring spirit helped by the weather and that they enjoyed admiring the stunning architecture.
Recipe for Love on Valentines Day
It’s all for the residents at Lanercost as the home held a ‘valentines’ party with live entertainment and delicious sweet treats prepared by the homes chef. The home said: “We have a party for the residents every year as a part of our life enrichment programme and invite members of the community to join us to liven up their Valentine’s and hopefully have some fun,”
Everybody had a good time. One resident remarked “it has been so much fun, have you heard the music! ”Residents got to enjoy some delicious treats and a live band.“We have had some people dance, you can see them singing along to some of the songs that they play. Just being able to be around each other and smile and have a good time,”
Resident Enjoyed Trip to the Golden Arches
Residents from Lanercost enjoyed an special treat to their local golden arches, McDonalds, as part of their regular trips into the community to enjoy dining in their restaurant of choice.
As well as enjoying their tea, the residents got the opportunity to get chatting to people from the local community, enjoying sing along on the way back home.
Activities said: “The residents really enjoyed themselves, and it was great to see. The residents regularly get out and about. Here’s to many more trips to come.”
Burns Night Supper
Residents of Lanercost held a traditional Burns Night Supper to the tune of bagpipes and sang some of the Rabbie Burns tunes well into the wee small hours!
Staff and residents at the home were involved in a number of activities learning about the life of Burns and reading his poetry to mark the Scottish institution, including giving the time-honoured address to the ‘Great chieftain O’ the pudding’ race’ – the Haggis. A selection of tasty Scottish delights was served at the buffet for all to enjoy. It was a perfect occasion to celebrate an evening steeped in age-old tradition as well as getting in a spot of Scottish craft making, poetry and singing with a medley of Burns’ songs.
General Manager, Caroline Wilcox said: “Our residents have enjoyed the evening and we look forward to our next themed event".
One resident said: “I grew up hearing the story of Burns I was born in the same place, so it was a great pleasure to share the life of Burns with everyone’.
Bingo Night
Lanercost's residents enjoyed a game of bingo, which is a regular feature of their activities calendar. Everyone who plays for fun enjoy a little friendly rivalry to see who will call 'house' first!
The Bingo activity is a source of entertainment for many of the older residents, providing them with a chance to socialise and an opportunity to keep their minds active with one resident remarking "There is a real social aspect to our bingo nights''.
Getting Crafty
Residents enjoyed an arts and crafts activity that we hosted recently.
Upcoming events
Carers Cafe
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