Activities at Lancaster Grange Care Home
Activities are the cornerstone of a wholesome home experience and our Activities Coordinators are always putting their creative minds to the test by organising new and exciting social events for residents to partake in. Of course, we take into account the likes and dislikes of those we support, so if someone doesn’t feel like trying something new, there will always be something on offer to reflect their personal interests. For the people who may just prefer some peace and quiet instead, we also offer one-to-one time that can be enjoyed with a nice cup of coffee or just a simple chat – whatever they desire.
Charlotte Thompson
We would like to introduce to you our Senior Activities Coordinator, Charlotte Thompson. Charlotte has worked at Barchester since 2015 and prides herself on delivering a person centred approach, valuing equality, diversity & offering tailored activities. Charlotte joined the team at Tennyson Wharf in October 2022 before moving back to us here at Lancaster Grange in January 2023.
Charlotte is pleased to be welcoming families and volunteers back into the home. Charlotte is a senior activities coordinator and enjoys supporting other homes in our region as part of her job role.
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 Lancaster Grange Care Home
Newark Community Band visiting Lancaster Grange
This evening we were delighted to welcome into our home members of the Newark and Sherwood Concert Band. Family and friends joined residents from all communities for a wonderful evening of Christmas music, from traditional carols to unforgettable Christmas songs. Warm mulled wine and homemade mince pies brought us a festive atmosphere within our home.
Once again we’d like to warmly thank the band members for entertaining us this evening.
Victoria from the activities team, proudly played her flute to all her residents and it brought a tear to an eye for our residents seeing how proud they were of her. A wonderful evening activity here for our residents.
Nottingham Forest Community Trust visiting Lancaster Grange
Our residents were wowed by a fabulous afternoon of community engagement.
We extended a warm welcome to Nottingham Forest Academy U18 players and their trainer/Coach.
We also had the pleasure of welcoming students from The Suthers School here in Fernwood.
This was part of Nottingham Forest Community Trust which we were delighted to take part in.
This month's engagement is called ‘Giving Back’, and we saw a fantastic intergenerational afternoon unfold in our welcoming Coffee Shop.
The residents of Lancaster Grange were delighted to engage in social conversations and gain insight into each other's lives, building friendships and bonds. What a fabulous opportunity for us all here at Lancaster Grange to be part of.
Giving Back
Our residents were wowed by a fabulous afternoon of community engagement. We extended a warm welcome to Nottingham Forest Academy U18 players and their trainer/Coach. We also had the pleasure of welcoming students from The Suthers School here in Fernwood. The students visit each week also as part of their Duke of Edinburgh awards and have built up strong connections with Lancaster Grange.
This was part of Nottingham Forest Community Trust which we were delighted to take part in. This month's engagement is called ‘Giving Back’, and we saw a fantastic intergenerational afternoon unfold in our welcoming Coffee Shop. The residents of Lancaster Grange were delighted to engage in social conversations with the players and students and gaining insight into each other's lives, building friendships and bonds. Charles Sadler said – ‘What a fabulous opportunity for our residents here to be part of, thanking you all for an extra special afternoon’.
James Bond Birthday Bingo Evening
This evening ‘Gangsters and Girls’ was the theme for our ‘James Bond Bingo Night’ held here at Lancaster Grange.
Residents came together for a 007 picture bingo game and to celebrate a residents birthday.
Sherry was served on arrival by Head of Activities ‘Charlotte aka James Bond’ while bingo host Activities Lead ‘Cherilyn aka Bond Girl’ called out the James Bond characters. We also celebrated Alans birthday too, fun evenings are important here to our residents of Lancaster Grange, creating great memories for everyone. Congratulations to Margaret for winning a full house.
Janet and our Pets as Therapy dog Kira
We are so lucky to have Janet and her Pat Dog Kira join us here at Lancaster Grange every 3 weeks. Kira is a pets as therapy dog and has built up many strong bonds with residents here at Lancaster Grange. Kira proudly tours our home visiting residents bedrooms boosting esteem and emotional needs leaving our residents feeling extremely happy. Kira will be joining us for Christmas celebrations and our residents are looking forward to making her home made dog biscuits to say a huge thank you ! Kira makes a real difference to the lives here in our care home.
Raising money for Children in Need
We’ve all enjoyed a whole home approach of fun, laughter and a little naughtiness here at Lancaster Grange, recognising and raising money for BBC Children in Need. Pudsey Bear wasn’t able to come…so he sent his friend ‘Jess the Cat’ to be mischievous around our home.
Our residents here at Lancaster Grange has such fun with baking cakes and dressing up to raise money.
The BBC's annual telethon is to raise money for Children in Need, joined by famous faces and the charities mascot Pudsey the bear.
All donations go to the charity that helps improve the lives of disadvantaged children and young people around the UK.
