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.
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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 Lanercost House Care Home

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A trip to the Seaside

June, Nesta, Janice, Ethel, Sylvia and staff from Lanercost House Care Home in Carlisle have enjoyed a trip to the seaside.

We all had a lovely day at Silloth enjoying the scenery, talking to the locals, hot drinks in the cafe and then a delicious picnic prepared by the kitchen.

What lovely weather too!

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National Beer Day

Residents and staff at Lanercost House have celebrated National Beer Day in style.

Everyone enjoyed tasting different beer along with a snack!

On June 15th, it’s National Beer Day! Which, as the name would suggest, is the day when we all raise a glass and say cheers to beer.

Surely one of the country’s favourite drinks, there’s nothing much better than sitting back on a sunny afternoon with a nice ice cold beer.

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Happy Fathers Day

From all at Lanercost House Care Home in Carlisle Happy Father’s Day!

Today and every day, we honour and appreciate the fathers who fill our lives with love and laughter. Happy Father’s Day!

RAF Museum London

Across our services we had a lovely time joining Rhiannon Watkinson from the RAF Museum London for an interactive talk exploring the exciting and innovative aviation history of Hendon.

Our residents were able to learn about the first flights from the fields at Hendon, the creation of the London Aerodrome and Battle of Britain pilots who flew from RAF Hendon.

The talk also included photographic and film material from the Museum’s archive. Residents across our homes had a fantastic time and we truly enjoyed the virtual experience.

National Biscuit Day

It was a special day for all of us at Lanercost House Care Home in Carlisle, as we celebrated National Biscuit Day in style.

We certainly had a fun-filled day of biscuit dunking and tasting, paired with a good old cup of tea. Our residents got involved in a biscuit decorating activity and a chat about all things biscuits.

It was a lovely day, enjoyed by all.

Fun in the sun!

Residents and staff at Lanercost House Care Home in Carlisle recently have been enjoying time in the garden.

Residents and staff have been busy in the garden planting new plants , making sure they have been watered and just spending time relaxing in the garden with a cold glass of lemonade!

Upcoming events

Carers Cafe

Come along and meet with friends over light refreshments and gain support from others caring for someone living with dementia.