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
A village stroll
Out and about.
We wrapped up warm and enjoyed a lovely stroll into the village as we visited our local post office.
Our two gentlemen loved seeing the variety of products that were being sold from plants to freshly brewed coffee and a selection of tasty treats.
Michael and Jack loved picking out and purchasing some tasty treats and reminiscing about sweets when they were younger.
Community Winter Fayre
In partnership with our dear friends at Changing Connections - Rutland and the 'Little Cup of Joy' It was the day of our 'Winter Fayre Event' as we warmly welcomed the incredible individuals and groups who operate within our local communities with the sole aim of helping others and bringing communities together.
It was a privilege to welcome Age UK Stamford , Rutland County Council Rutland & Stamford Sound Pepper's- A Safe Place Farrow Friends Welland Valley Legal the RISE team, The WOW Project, and Citizens Advice Rutland as they met the community, our relatives and residents
Ketton Bell Ringers
We warmly welcomed the Christmas Bell Ringer's into our home and it was a delightful experience to listen to the magical Christmas songs we all knew, such as Jingle Bells and many more.
We also enjoyed the melodious tunes of the melodeon. The residents and staff are very grateful for their visit during Christmas time. Mince pies and mulled wine were enjoyed by everyone as a token of our thanks and gratitude.
Christmas Panto Fun
Residents, staff and relatives and friends from our sister home Tixover house, all got together in Honey Pot Lane dining room which was busting at the seams at Chater lodge as they enjoyed the timeless tale Oliver!
Full of magical twists, fun, laughter and adventures, the cast were delightful as they were seen interacting with residents and staff. One resident commented.
“It was a great pantomime production, the actors really made me chuckle! We've had such a great time!”
Carol Singing With the Cubs
Our home was delighted to warmly welcome the local cubs from the Ketton troop and the community into our home for an evening of Carol Singing and festivities with a carol concert.
There was a selection of refreshments including mulled wine, hot chocolate and other festive treats along with lots of other Christmas treats all prepared by head chef, Marta to get everyone feeling festive.
A Christmas Carol with the Old Vic
Across our homes we’ve had the most wonderful time celebrating the festive season with a special screening of 2020’s OLD VIC: IN CAMERA – A Christmas Carol.
This beautifully staged production brought the magic of Dickens’ classic tale right into our homes. A huge thank you to The Old Vic theatre for sharing this incredible performance with us. It was a truly wonderful experience.
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.
