Activities at Chater Lodge Care Home
Our teams are trained to enrich the lives of residents through stimulating the mind, body and soul, and taking the time to learn about each person to ensure everyone receives support that adds enrichment to their life. 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.
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
St Patrick's Day
Residents and family and friends joined together to celebrate the patron saint of Ireland St Patrick. Residents and their families indulged in delicious Baileys rainbow cakes and Guinness cake made by the fabulous kitchen team , while The Guinness flowed drank out of leprechaun hats, followed by lots of shenanigans had by all.
Birthday celebrations
Resident’s at Chater Lodge have celebrated their special days with their families by their side. Birthday banners and balloons adorned their rooms, residents received Gifts and Homemade Cakes made by the fantastic kitchen team.
Playschool visit for World book day
Children arrived at Chater Lodge dressed in their favourite book characters, from Minions to Princesses. Resident’s helped the children create book marks for the children to take home using a variety of crafts and textiles. The children then sat down sang songs to our residents and the playgroup leader Penny read a story full of actions joy and laughter. The residents enjoyed seeing the children and always look forward to their visits.
St David’s Day
March the 1st saw residents, family members join together for a St David’s Day themed coffee morning, this event was especially aimed at one particular resident as she is Welsh, and her heritage is important to her.
Anita, her family members and other resident’s joined together in the Welsh themed lounge where the Welsh flags were flying and daffodils adorned the tables. The resident’s engaged in themed quizzes, and activity books and listened to Welsh songs. Anita loved singing along to the Welsh National anthem. Anita received a Daffodil as it is tradition that on St David’s Day that all Welsh people wear either a daffodil or leek.
London Ladies
As part of our International Women’s Day celebrations, Residents from across our services were thrilled to join tour guide, Mandy Morrow, for an exciting talk about some Legendary London Ladies.
Mandy shared the fascinating stories of eight ladies with us, from the one of the richest heiresses in the world to the original 'Roaring Girl'.
Everyone who participated truly enjoyed the experience and were delighted to take a walk down memory lane.
Eyes down for bingo bonzana
Across the country our homes and hospitals came together to find out which care home or hospital had the best Bingo players as we teamed up for Barchester’s Bingo Bonanza.
Residents were treated to some exciting virtual games of Bingo as part of Barchester’ very own game show series.
Everyone who participate had a fantastic time and enjoyed some friendly competition.
Upcoming events
VE Day 80
We warmly welcome you to join us at the home for our VE celebrations on Thursday 8th May
Spring Newsletter
Our spring newsletter is now live. Download your copy and find out about upcoming events and the latest news from life in the home.
Future Planning Seminar
We hope you can join us on Tuesday 27th May at 5.30pm as we welcome Sam Featherstone from G&T solicitors for a free future planning seminar.
Meet the High Sheriff
Meet the new High Sheriff Richard Chesterfield at our free special edition coffee morning event.
May
Join us as we begin to look ahead to the summer months and take a looks at our upcoming life enrichment and community events.
Community Coffee Morning
Join us every Friday from 10.15am - 12.30pm for our Community Coffee Morning. Everyone is warmly welcome.
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.
Don't Dine Alone
For a donation cost and 48 hours notice, you are warmly welcome to enjoy a nutritious meal and good company.
Time for a break?
A short stay at Chater Lodge can offer you the opportunity to take a holiday or to be able to relax at home, safe in the knowledge of your loved ones safety.
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.
