Activities at Lancaster Grange Care Home
Activities are the cornerstone of a wholesome home experience and our Activities Coordinators are always putting their creative minds to the test by organising new and exciting social events for residents to partake in. Of course, we take into account the likes and dislikes of those we support, so if someone doesn’t feel like trying something new, there will always be something on offer to reflect their personal interests. For the people who may just prefer some peace and quiet instead, we also offer one-to-one time that can be enjoyed with a nice cup of coffee or just a simple chat – whatever they desire.
Charlotte Thompson
We would like to introduce to you our Senior Activities Coordinator, Charlotte Thompson. Charlotte has worked at Barchester since 2015 and prides herself on delivering a person centred approach, valuing equality, diversity & offering tailored activities. Charlotte joined the team at Tennyson Wharf in October 2022 before moving back to us here at Lancaster Grange in January 2023.
Charlotte is pleased to be welcoming families and volunteers back into the home. Charlotte is a senior activities coordinator and enjoys supporting other homes in our region as part of her job role.
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 Lancaster Grange Care Home
James Bond Birthday Bingo Evening
This evening ‘Gangsters and Girls’ was the theme for our ‘James Bond Bingo Night’ held here at Lancaster Grange.
Residents came together for a 007 picture bingo game and to celebrate a residents birthday.
Sherry was served on arrival by Head of Activities ‘Charlotte aka James Bond’ while bingo host Activities Lead ‘Cherilyn aka Bond Girl’ called out the James Bond characters. We also celebrated Alans birthday too, fun evenings are important here to our residents of Lancaster Grange, creating great memories for everyone. Congratulations to Margaret for winning a full house.
Janet and our Pets as Therapy dog Kira
We are so lucky to have Janet and her Pat Dog Kira join us here at Lancaster Grange every 3 weeks. Kira is a pets as therapy dog and has built up many strong bonds with residents here at Lancaster Grange. Kira proudly tours our home visiting residents bedrooms boosting esteem and emotional needs leaving our residents feeling extremely happy. Kira will be joining us for Christmas celebrations and our residents are looking forward to making her home made dog biscuits to say a huge thank you ! Kira makes a real difference to the lives here in our care home.
Raising money for Children in Need
We’ve all enjoyed a whole home approach of fun, laughter and a little naughtiness here at Lancaster Grange, recognising and raising money for BBC Children in Need. Pudsey Bear wasn’t able to come…so he sent his friend ‘Jess the Cat’ to be mischievous around our home.
Our residents here at Lancaster Grange has such fun with baking cakes and dressing up to raise money.
The BBC's annual telethon is to raise money for Children in Need, joined by famous faces and the charities mascot Pudsey the bear.
All donations go to the charity that helps improve the lives of disadvantaged children and young people around the UK.
Starting Autumn within our home
Here at Lancaster Grange we have had a lovely ’Autumnal Day’
Residents of Sherwood Community enjoyed a scenic drive in our homes minibus over to the historical Elizabethan Doddington Hall, Lincolnshire, Farm Shop and Tea Rooms. We were made very welcomed and sampled a variety of delicious cakes. Our Residents of our Memory Lane Community came together to decorate their lounge in a Autumnal theme, with various sensory items. Creative Crafting brought colour to paper in our cafe this afternoon, while some took advantage of having their photos taken at our ‘Autumn Booth’.
Celebrating our achievements at the care awards
What a fantastic day we had here at Lancaster Grange, sharing it through a live Zoom feed to the Manchester Care Awards last week.
Our Head of Residential, Kerrie Clarke, has been recognised as the Learner of the Year - Divisional Winner , and our Head Chef, Paul McCormack, has been recognised as the Chef of the Year - Divisional Winner.
While enjoying the atmosphere from our home, our residents watched the awards being held live.
Lancaster Grange is extremely proud of our two winners. Take a look at the great photos of the day.
Intergenerational friendships and Community Engagement with our local school
We are proud to share we have built up a new connection with our neighbouring school. The Suthers School.
Yesterday afternoon we welcomed back Arthur, Paisley and Skyellet students from The Suthers School Fernwood.
They are really enjoying Volunteering their Friday afternoons as part of their Duke of Edinburgh Award, working in the community and building intergenerational friendships up with our residents.
Our Residents were thrilled to have them back, Paisley reading to John before we all had a game of social bingo.
