Activities at Chater Lodge Care Home
We understand that the people we support have passions and interests that could be difficult to pursue after moving into a care home – but that doesn’t mean we don’t encourage them to try! Some hobbies can define a person, so our Activities Coordinators are dedicated to ensuring that everyone we support is able to do what makes them happy to the best of their abilities. Social events are organised with individual tastes in mind and with the idea that residents have the opportunity to try new and exciting things.
Maria Durrant
Hello. I am Maria and I have lived in Ketton for most of my life. I worked at the local primary school before joining Chater Lodge in 2019. My first role here was as a Dining Host and have now found my passion in creating an interesting and inclusive programme of activities for all our residents. I like having fun with residents, dressing up, singing songs and celebrating special events. I love being a part of the team here and my career change to Activities Coordinator is the best thing I have ever done.
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 Chater Lodge Care Home
Floral Masterclass
Across our homes we had a fantastic time joining, Kathryn Delve, Master Florist, for a Valentine’s-inspired live virtual flower arranging demonstration. Kathryn shared brilliant and creative ways to decorate our tables with beautiful flowers that are sure to make your heart swoon!
Those participating in this virtual event put their skills to the test and followed along with some amazing creations of their own. Residents truly enjoyed the experience.
Pancake Day
Shrove Tuesday, or Pancake Day, is a cherished tradition before Lent begins. On this special day, our residents indulged in delicious pancakes.
The simplicity of pancake preparation adds to the joy, our residents joined the fun, and flipped some tasty pancakes, and made the most of this delicious tradition.
Staff and residents joined in the fun, we reminisced about pancake day as a child and our favourite toppings
Second Helpings
Residents, relatives and colleagues at the Chater Lodge Care Home in Ketton have recently launched a food bank initiative, collecting food items for ‘Second Helpings’ in Stamford.
Second Helpings is a project run in partnership with Stamford Methodist Church and the whole community. Based in the heart of Stamford, our volunteers work with local suppliers and supermarkets to redistribute surplus food nearing its best before date to the community. Our aim is to ‘feed bellies not bins’ and we are passionate about reducing food waste and working with the community to reduce our environmental impact.
Residents, their relatives and staff have all been touched by the amazing work taking place at the Stamford Methodist Church by the team at ‘Second Helpings’ and has seen the home and local community band together to support the group.
World Pizza Day
Friday 9th February saw our weekly community coffee morning take on an Italian theme as we celebrated 'World Pizza Day'
Friends and guests from the community had a fun filled morning as they joined in with our residents join our Activities Coordinator, Maria in hand crafting a collection of beautiful and delicious pizzas!
There was plenty of laughs to be had as our participants took it in turns to spin and throw the dough in the air!
The pizzas certainly went down a treat with our residents and guests along with their beverages.
Cheese and Ale Event
Courtesy of our activities and community team, our residents, relatives and visitors enjoyed a selection of cheeses and a variety of finely picked ale
Our residents enjoyed an afternoon of social themed fun and there was plenty of hearty chatter and laughter.
Zoe Postgate our General Manager said: “This has been a huge amount of fun it’s been great to see our residents and guests come together and enjoy an afternoon of hearty chatter over some cheese and ale”
One of our residents said “We’ve had so much fun. we really enjoyed sampling and talking about the different ales on offer”
Open Day Fun
Chater Lodge was delighted to welcome back Mother and Daughter, singing duo Lesley and Ann for an afternoon of cabaret themed fun.
Residents, colleagues and guests from the community had a wonderful time singing along and dancing to a selection of classic musical ballads.
Our team warmly welcomed guests from the community to look around our wonderful home whilst enjoying a selection of beverages and freshly made cakes.
Upcoming events
Food Bank - Second Helpings Drop off point
Chater Lodge is proud to support 'Second Helpings' in Stamford.
Volunteer Opportunities
Would you like to make a real difference, enriching the lives of others? Become a volunteer.
Looking for a place to host a meeting?
For more information why not pop in and see what Chater Lodge can offer you.
Blue Light Break
Calling all Emergency Services Workers. you are warmly welcome to make use of our cafe area and have a well deserved break.
Community Coffee Morning
Join us every Friday from 10.15am - 12.30pm for our Community Coffee Morning. Everyone is warmly welcome.
