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.
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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
Barchester Supporting Local Health and Wellbeing Event
Chater Lodge and the Cedars Borne Care Homes came together and joined the local community at the Stamford Health & Wellbeing event, held at the Stamford Day Centre.
The event brought together local businesses and health care professionals including Under My Wing, Citizens Advice, Dementia Support Lincolnshire and others to highlight and promote the importance of health and wellbeing in the community and to highlight support for those in need.
One participant said “it is wonderful to see the variety of different organisations come together in unison, showing their support for those who living with mental health, it’s heart-warming to know there is so much support in the community.”
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
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.
