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
Equine Foxdale Facility
Our final visit of the year to Foxdale Equine Facility was amazing, as always. Doris and Veronica, who have made every visit, were joined by Bet for a wonderful day with the beautiful horses and Brocky & Meg, the dogs that we have become firm friends with.
Tracy Wilson and her team of volunteers have made every visit interesting and engaging and residents have benefited so much from this programme. A big thankyou to Clive, as well, for being our driver at the last minute.
Memory Walk
Our General Manager, Zoe Postgate, and some of our staff took part in this year’s Memory Walk at Ferry Meadows in Peterborough over the weekend. We raised over £300 for the Alzheimer’s Society charity. Well done Zoe, Julia, Annabel, Hannah, Sharon and Michelle.
Reminiscence Session
The lovely Lyn ran another reminiscence session with full costume and props. The session was themed around school days and was a big hit with residents, who shared stories from their past.
The Return of Nice & Easy
Singers, 'Nice & Easy', returned with a lovely male and female double act. They had everyone singing and dancing along.
Cake Decorating
Diane helped decorate the cakes for our Summer BBQ Cake Sale. She even outshone Activities Coordinator, Annabel, with her creative skills.
In the Mood for Dancing
Every afternoon on our Memory Lane community we try to have a bit of a dance, led by the lovely Wendy. Care staff like to join in too, dancing to a range of songs requested by residents.
Upcoming events
April
Hello April! We are looking forward to a fun filled month ahead as we step closer to summer.
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.
