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
Starting Autumn within our home
Here at Lancaster Grange we have had a lovely ’Autumnal Day’
Residents of Sherwood Community enjoyed a scenic drive in our homes minibus over to the historical Elizabethan Doddington Hall, Lincolnshire, Farm Shop and Tea Rooms. We were made very welcomed and sampled a variety of delicious cakes. Our Residents of our Memory Lane Community came together to decorate their lounge in a Autumnal theme, with various sensory items. Creative Crafting brought colour to paper in our cafe this afternoon, while some took advantage of having their photos taken at our ‘Autumn Booth’.
Celebrating our achievements at the care awards
What a fantastic day we had here at Lancaster Grange, sharing it through a live Zoom feed to the Manchester Care Awards last week.
Our Head of Residential, Kerrie Clarke, has been recognised as the Learner of the Year - Divisional Winner , and our Head Chef, Paul McCormack, has been recognised as the Chef of the Year - Divisional Winner.
While enjoying the atmosphere from our home, our residents watched the awards being held live.
Lancaster Grange is extremely proud of our two winners. Take a look at the great photos of the day.
Intergenerational friendships and Community Engagement with our local school
We are proud to share we have built up a new connection with our neighbouring school. The Suthers School.
Yesterday afternoon we welcomed back Arthur, Paisley and Skyellet students from The Suthers School Fernwood.
They are really enjoying Volunteering their Friday afternoons as part of their Duke of Edinburgh Award, working in the community and building intergenerational friendships up with our residents.
Our Residents were thrilled to have them back, Paisley reading to John before we all had a game of social bingo.
Dementia friendly Coffee Mornings
World Alzheimer's Month is the international campaign from Alzheimer's Disease International, that takes place every September.
Every September for World Alzheimers Awareness Month people come together from all around the world to raise awareness and to challenge the stigma that persists around dementia.
We have lots of activities happening here at Lancaster Grange, we welcome you to join us.
Our Dementia Friendly Coffee Morning was a huge success, We hold Coffee Morning on the last Thursday of each month.
We welcome our local communities, family’s & friends to join us here at Lancaster Grange.
Visiting our sister home Edingley Lodge
Our residents from Lancaster Grange today, had the pleasure of visiting our sister home Edingley Lodge Care Home - Barchester Healthcare
Upon arrival, our residents were met at the door by Alfie, their Activities Coordinator, and our residents' close friend Jenny, who is now a resident of Edingley Lodge.
We enjoyed a super 3 course lunch, with a whole home approach from the team at Edingley Lodge.
Friendships rekindled and conversations flowed. After lunch, Alfie gave us all a tour of their beautiful home.
Jenny treated us all as she played the piano effortlessly. Residents from both homes sang along and enjoyed one another's company, and we had a fantastic afternoon.
We are looking forward to meeting up at Lancaster Grange again in October for another social gathering.
Thank you Jilu and the team for welcoming us into your home.
Lancaster Grange Celebrating 10 years
The weather stayed fine for our ‘Grand 10th Anniversary Garden Party’ here at Lancaster Grange.
Residents were joined with their families, friends, local community guests and staff to celebrate with a special surprise Lancaster Bomber fly over. Members of RAF Balderton Association held an open air service.
We welcomed Alfie The Therapy Horse and friends for our animal petting area with giant rabbit, ducks and guinea pigs.
Residents were thrilled to watch the dancing display by Newark Scottish County Dancers, and entertainment by Steve Barclay singing live.
A wonderful afternoon was enjoyed by all who attended.
We would especially like to thank Jim Weale, Rory Slater, our Chef and hospitality team, our Maintenance team, our Housekeeping team, our Care team, our Management and Administration.
A big thank you to our staff that joined us and volunteered to help and assist on the day.
