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
Stamford Carnival
It was our fourth year visiting Stamford Carnival; the theme was cartoon characters, so we chose Scooby-Doo. Our maintenance man, Clive, got all of our costumes ready and transformed the minibus into the Mystery Machine! Wendy dressed up as the titular character, Sarah went as Shaggy, Alex as Fred, Bobby as Velma, Julia as Daphne, Sharon as the ghost, Zoe as Dracula, Danni as the Creeper, Clive as Miner 49, Annette as Gypsy Carlotta, Cynthia as a pirate and Hilda as a fisherman! We had a great day and winning 'Best Commercial Float' just made it better.
Employee of the Month - June
Our Employee of the Month for June is Jessica McDill. She was nominated by staff and residents for her caring nature and cheery outlook. Here she can be seen being presented her award by General Manager, Wendy Kaya.
Hannah Celebrates Her 21st Birthday
Administration Assistant, Hannah Barnnet, celebrated her 21st birthday here at Chater Lodge with a bottle of champagne and some chocolates, which were presented to her by General Manager, Wendy Kaya.
Going back in time for Care Home Open Day
For Care Home Open Day at Chater Lodge, our theme was the 50s and 60s; we enjoyed 1950s-inspired food, 1960s entertainment and a vintage bag and purse sale. Wendy Kaya (General Manager), Zoe Postgate (Deputy Manager) and Julia Staton (Senior Carer) all dressed up for the occasion.
Gavin Burke Pays Us a Visit
We had a very lovely man who came to sing for us at Chater Lodge, which the residents really enjoyed; he was very good at engaging people with dementia and was highly entertaining for everyone.
A Very British Tea Party
This year at Chater Lodge, we had a royally British tea party in celebration of the Queen's 90th. We spent the morning watching the soldiers march then had Lesley Anne singing for us, which residents thoroughly enjoyed.
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.
