Activities at Chater Lodge Care Home
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.
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 Chater Lodge Care Home
Crafty Christmas
A crafty Christmas at Chater Lodge today residents enjoy getting creative to help enhance the tree in their lounge. crafty creations included tree decorations, paper chains and stained glass angels .
Residents enjoyed refreshments served by the team while getting creative and enjoyed reminiscing about Christmas traditions when they were growing up #christmas2022
Keeping fit together!
A morning of physical activity with Mark from Twilight Games and his dog Sebastian. No matter what our residents capabilities they were able to enjoy a seated exercise session. #physicalactivity
Donkey Sanctuary
Across our services, Residents enjoyed a fantastic virtual tour of the Donkey Sanctuary Manchester. Residents were thrilled to meet the lovely herd of donkeys, including Henry and his best friend Tiny Tim and to learn more about their every day care. They were introduced to the sanctuary’s work and the impact they make to the lives of donkeys in need worldwide. The virtual experience was truly enjoyed by all.
Barchester Care Awards - We're Winners!
We are proud to announce that we have been awarded the Community Engagement Award at this year’s Barchester Care Awards.
Thousands of nominations were received from our homes and hospitals across the UK. All entries were a very high standard and we are over the moon to have been named National Winner.
We joined winners from across the UK at a special awards event on the 12th of October to celebrate, and to receive our award.
Well done and huge congratulations to everyone at Chater Lodge
Balloon Tennis
Physical activities at Chater Lodge no matter what your capabilities there is always something for everyone. You will find the attached pictures are of Margaret and Phyllis who enjoyed a game of balloon tennis with a lady who was sat down and joined in ,unfortunately she has not got permission for photographs so not on the photos. Margaret and Phyllis also enjoyed refreshment’s served by the team and also used an Oomph activity book about sport.
Pamper Time
A whole home approach at Chater Lodge. George is a very proud gentleman and takes great pride in his appearance, George likes the gentle hands of our home manager Zoe for his weekly wet shave. George is able to keep himself shaved with his electric shaver but does enjoy his weekly engagement with Zoe, they engage in great conversation and George goes away feeling and smelling wonderful.
Upcoming events
Food Bank - Second Helpings Drop off point
Chater Lodge is proud to support 'Second Helpings' in Stamford.
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.
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.
Community Coffee Morning
Join us every Friday from 10.15am - 12.30pm for our Community Coffee Morning. Everyone is warmly welcome.
