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.
Emily Stubbs
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!
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 Lanercost House Care Home
Coronation Celebrations
Residents, relatives, staff and friends from local community here at Lanercost House have come together today to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III.
We all gathered in our Home for a special Afternoon Tea fit for the King with the amazing performances, dances and laughter.
A wonderful day for all here today at Lanercost House!
Women's Health Week
Residents relatives and staff at Lanercost House have enjoyed celebrating National Women's Health week!
National Women`s Health Week is a national effort to raise awareness about the manageable steps women can take to improve their health. The focus is on the importance of including simple preventive and positive health behaviours into everyday life.
Gardening Club
Residents, relatives and staff at Lanercost House have been busy doing some gardening!
What a day for it! The sun was beautiful and we have enjoyed planting some new plants in hanging baskets and planters.
We have started our gardening club, which will be every Tuesday in each unit. Please come along if you can to help make our garden even more spectacular!
If you have any questions about gardening club please feel free to ask our manager or the activities team!
Pets at the Palaces with Jon Sleigh
Residents across our services had a delightful time during a special virtual sensory storytelling event, led by Art Historian Jon Sleigh from the Historic Royal Palaces.
Jon took us on a journey to discover some of the more unusual and unexpected inhabitants of the palaces and the Tower of London, sharing fascinating stories about the pets at the palaces.
Whilst enjoying the virtual experience, our residents were treated to hot beverages, delicious biscuits, berries and cakes. It was a truly lovely time for all.
Coronation virtual talk
Across our services Residents had a wonderful time participating in an interactive virtual talk with Pippa Catterall, Professor of History and Policy at the University of Westminster, where we delved into the rich history of coronations.
During the talk, we explored fascinating topics such as the coronation chair, the crown, and other significant aspects related to King Charles' upcoming coronation. Our residents were thrilled to have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the memoirs of past coronations from 1937 and 1953, as well as learning about the coronation oath and what to expect from the ceremony, including the music, guests, and pageantry.
Outing to Silloth
Rhoda, Margaret, Anne, Jack, Kay, and the activities team together with our therapy dog Vinnie at Lanercost House care home in Carlisle had a remarkable day in Silloth.
We took a minibus trip to the seaside for a lovely fish and chips picnic with beautiful sunshine and a fresh breeze.
Upcoming events
Carers Cafe
Come along and meet with friends over light refreshments and gain support from others caring for someone living with dementia.
