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
Dementia friendly Coffee Mornings
World Alzheimer's Month is the international campaign from Alzheimer's Disease International, that takes place every September.
Every September for World Alzheimers Awareness Month people come together from all around the world to raise awareness and to challenge the stigma that persists around dementia.
We have lots of activities happening here at Lancaster Grange, we welcome you to join us.
Our Dementia Friendly Coffee Morning was a huge success, We hold Coffee Morning on the last Thursday of each month.
We welcome our local communities, family’s & friends to join us here at Lancaster Grange.
Visiting our sister home Edingley Lodge
Our residents from Lancaster Grange today, had the pleasure of visiting our sister home Edingley Lodge Care Home - Barchester Healthcare
Upon arrival, our residents were met at the door by Alfie, their Activities Coordinator, and our residents' close friend Jenny, who is now a resident of Edingley Lodge.
We enjoyed a super 3 course lunch, with a whole home approach from the team at Edingley Lodge.
Friendships rekindled and conversations flowed. After lunch, Alfie gave us all a tour of their beautiful home.
Jenny treated us all as she played the piano effortlessly. Residents from both homes sang along and enjoyed one another's company, and we had a fantastic afternoon.
We are looking forward to meeting up at Lancaster Grange again in October for another social gathering.
Thank you Jilu and the team for welcoming us into your home.
Lancaster Grange Celebrating 10 years
The weather stayed fine for our ‘Grand 10th Anniversary Garden Party’ here at Lancaster Grange.
Residents were joined with their families, friends, local community guests and staff to celebrate with a special surprise Lancaster Bomber fly over. Members of RAF Balderton Association held an open air service.
We welcomed Alfie The Therapy Horse and friends for our animal petting area with giant rabbit, ducks and guinea pigs.
Residents were thrilled to watch the dancing display by Newark Scottish County Dancers, and entertainment by Steve Barclay singing live.
A wonderful afternoon was enjoyed by all who attended.
We would especially like to thank Jim Weale, Rory Slater, our Chef and hospitality team, our Maintenance team, our Housekeeping team, our Care team, our Management and Administration.
A big thank you to our staff that joined us and volunteered to help and assist on the day.
National Ice-cream day here at Lancaster Grange
What a fab day here at Lancaster Grange, our residents had a great time celebrating their Ice Cream Day.
In the morning we enjoyed an amusing quiz, learning interesting facts and information, everything about ice cream.
We welcomed family’s to join us in this fun and happy morning. After lunch, at 2pm, we welcomed an ice cream van into our garden here at Lancaster Grange, hearing the recognisable ice cream van song which we earlier learnt all about.
The rain didn’t stop us picking up a 99 Ice Cream.
Our staff and family’s assisted our residents in joining in the joyous occasion. Our residents and staff felt overwhelmed and thankful by a generous family donation, which bought us all delightful ice cream. Thank you for a fun and memorable day.
Residents of Lancaster Grange enjoying The Newark Crusader River Cruise
Nine of our residents here at Lancaster Grange today, enjoyed a riverboat cruise on the Newark Crusader.
The Newark Crusader is a charity that is run entirely by volunteers and provides pre-booked River Cruises on the Trent, sailing from Newark Marina. The volunteers were family members of a resident at Lancaster Grange, which was a real treat for our residents.
Dick and Lynda, thank you for making our river cruise today extra special. The Newark Crusader is a 60ft purpose designed boat that has been taking trips of people from the East Midlands area on Trent river cruises near historic Newark since the 1990’s.The boat is wheelchair friendly, allowing our residents to be wheeled onto the boat safely. It also allows residents to freely walk on with any walking aids, this is great for everyone to enjoy the scenic cruise and experience. We will be organising another boat trip in the coming weeks for any other residents to join if they choose to. Another fun day here at Lancaster Grange.
Residents of Lancaster Grange enjoying their monthly Luncheon Club
Activities Coordinators Charlotte and Cherilyn took the ‘Luncheon Club’ residents for their monthly dining experience outing, visiting the Topiary Tea Room at Hollybeck Garden Centre in Southwell.
Judy and the other residents enjoyed the wet scenic route through the Nottinghamshire villages, passing the stunning Southwell Minister. Judy also mentioned that her sister lived close by..
We were warmly welcomed by the tearoom staff on such a rainy day and thoroughly look forward to visiting them in the near future.
Our residents get great pleasure from their luncheon club each month, meeting and experiences new places in the community.
