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.
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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 Chater Lodge Care Home
New Years Coffee Morning
Staff, residents and the local community at Barchester’s Chater lodge Care Home, in Ketton, Stamford, celebrated bringing in the New Year in style during our community coffee morning.
Chater lodge Care Home’s New Year’s Coffee Morning was in full swing with music, virtual fireworks and plenty of fizz. Residents enjoyed sparkling drinks and a selection of tasty treats prepared by head chef, Marta.
General Manager, Zoe Postgate said: “Our residents love a get together and the days leading up to New Year’s Eve have to be the best reason to get together and talk about our favourite memories of the last year. We’re all really excited to see what 2024 has to offer us all.”
Visiting our Community Heroes
Our Communities Team were out and about, spreading festive cheer and visiting our heroes in the local community.
We visited Sally and the incredible team at Lavender Mill in Oakham.
Lavender Mill offers an incredible day service for members of the community and their families who have been touched by dementia.
It was a pleasure to speak with the members of Lavender Mill and their families as they enjoyed the last day care event before Christmas, featuring the 'Dukes of Rutland' Ukulele Band
On behalf of our residents at Chater Lodge and our sister home Tixover House Care Home we couldn't have been more delighted to send Sally and the team a bag of much deserved festive treats to say thank you for their invaluable work in the community.
Visit From The Miniature Donkeys
Our home was treated to a visit by two very special today; Declan and Delilah, the festive miniature donkeys,
Our miniature friends brought joy to Chater Lodge Care Home in the run up to Christmas.
Declan and Delilah happily trotted through the halls of the home, spreading smiles amongst our residents, families, and the community. Their gentle presence created a heartwarming atmosphere and left lasting memories at the home.
Meet The Reindeers
Across our homes we got into the Christmas spirit of things by joining a festive live virtual experience, led by Des and Kelly from Performing Pets.
Our residents were thrilled to meet the charming furry friends and get up close and personal with the reindeers. We certainly learnt some interesting facts about the animals and had a fantastic time.
Mulled Wine and Mince Pies with Parkinson's UK
Barchester’s Tixover House and Chater Lodge Care Home’s, in Ketton and Tixover and Parkinson’s UK got in the Christmas spirit by hosting a series of festive themed coffee mornings featuring Mulled Wine and Mince Pies for our residents and guests.
Tixover House and Chater Lodge’s Community events were in full swing as we welcomed Liz Knowles from Parkinson’s UK as residents and guests enjoyed live musical entertainment, mulled wine, mince pies and other festive treats.
General Manager’s, Ive Alexander and Zoe Postgate said and agreed: “Christmas really is the most wonderful time of the year and our fantastic residents love to get festive so we’ve pulled out all the stops. It is so lovely to see them all getting into the Christmas spirit, it’s definitely our favourite time of the year.”
Christmas Carols with Ketton Scouts
Barchester’s Chater Lodge Care Home, in Ketton got in the Christmas spirit by hosting a Christmas Carol Concert with the Ketton Scouts for residents. Chater Lodge Christmas Carol Service was in full swing with as we welcomed the Ketton Scouts and the local community into our home.
Guests and Residents enjoyed a selection of festive snacks prepared by the home’s chef, Marta, including Mince Pies, Stollen, Hot Chocolate and Mulled Wine for the seniors in attendance.
Michael a resident at Chater Lodge said: “It has been a lovely evening. It was wonderful to meet the scouts and to listen to them perform so many of my favourite carols.”
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.
