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.

Enriching life
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Emily Stubbs

Head of Activities

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!

Life-encriching activities booklet

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

Easter Celebrations

Easter Celebrations

Staff, residents and loves ones enjoyed celebrating Easter over the weekend with General Manager, Wendy Carruthers and Regional Director, Alison Farran.

Burns Night Celebrations

Burns Night Celebrations

We were joined by Jenny, who played the bagpipes around Lanercost House & the Carlyle Suite. Residents here celebrated Burns Night with haggis, neeps & tatties, along with some fantastic music.

Long Service Awards

Long Service Awards

Several of our staff members received their Long Service Awards recently for their continued dedication to Lanercost House. We celebrated with entertainment, a buffet, and drinks with residents, relatives a staff.

Open Day at Lanercost

Open Day at Lanercost

We had a 1920s theme from our open day at Lanercost House; it was a great opportunity for people from the local community to come along and check out our home.