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
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.
Congratulations, Caroline!
Caroline Wilcox has worked for Barchester's Lanercost House for 14 years and is a highly skilled and experienced nurse. She started her career at Barchester as a Staff Nurse, she was then promoted to Head of Unit and later again to Deputy Manager. We are all proud to announce that she is now the Acting General Manager of Lanercost and would all like to congratulate her and wish her every success in her new role.
Our Divisional Winner
Well done to Laura Atkins, who was named as a Divisional Winner in the 'Home Administration Champion' category for the 2019 Barchester Care Awards.
Celebrating Staff
Congratulations to Physio Assistant, Joy Laws, and Nurse, Judith Storey, who both recently celebrated their 25th year at Lanercost House; and to Senior Cater, Katie Mulraine, who just celebrated her 10th year here.
