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
Roald Dahl Day
The Chater Lodge Care Home had a treat in store for their resident bookworms on September 13th as our residents welcomed the children from the Ketton Playschool as we all joined in to celebrate the wonderful work of Roald Dahl.
The visiting children were delighted to be greeted by colleagues dressed as the famous characters from the works of Roald Dahl including Willy Wonka, his Oompa Loompas, the Fantastic Mr Fox, Matilda and the famous Golden Ticket.
Roald Dahl Day celebrates the birthday of one of the greatest storytellers of all time. The prolific writer is known for penning many popular children’s books including Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The BFG, Fantastic Mr Fox, James and the Giant Peach to name but a few. He also wrote many books and short stories for adults, often with a twist in the tale. His books have been translated into 58 different languages and have sold well over 200 million copies worldwide.
Musical Performance
Residents and guests at the Chater Lodge Care Home in Ketton enjoyed a morning filled with singing and laughter with a live music performance that took place at the home. Local band, The Stamford U3A Ukulele Club performed a selection of classic hits including John Denver’s ‘Country Roads’ and Rod Stewart’s ‘We Are Sailing’
Residents joined in with the singing, and clapped along as the band performed their finale song When the Saints Go Marching In. The hospitality team at the home also provided a spread of sweet and savoury treats for guests to enjoy during the show.
Future Financial Planning Seminar
Chater Lodge was delighted to host a free 'Future Planning Financial Seminar' as we welcomed Christian Jenkins from Welland Valley Legal into our home.
Christian spoke to members of the local community about the importance of financial planning in the future, covering a range of topics including lasting power of attorney, probates and the importance of writing a will.
Community Coffee Morning
The September edition of our Community Coffee Morning saw our home welcome Yvonne from Age UK as a special guest and we were delighted to welcome more members of the Ketton Community into our home.
Our residents, guests and family members had a lovely morning, filled with hearty laughter and chatter. whilst enjoying a variety of tasty snacks and refreshments.
Village Fair Style Tea Party
The Chater Lodge Care Home in Ketton decided to mark the start of the new month with a village fair style tea party as we begin to say farewell to summer and hello to the autumn.
Residents, their relatives and staff all got involved with the spirit of a village fair and took part in our themed tea party complete with a hearty sing a long and a beer tasting activity to reflect the recent beer festival which was held in Peterborough as our residents and guests enjoyed a selection of fine local ales
Visit to Stamford Bridge Club
Chater Lodge Care Home, in Ketton was delighted when the Stamford Bridge Club reached out to the home, inviting our residents to join them in the surroundings of their beautiful club house in Stamford
One particular resident had a wonderful time engaging with old friends at the Stamford Bridge Club and making new ones.
The Stamford Bridge Club is looking forward to visiting Chater Lodge and engaging with our residents and welcoming members of the local community to join them.
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.
