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
Family Reunion
It was very happy and exciting reunion for Jean and her daughter Kathy. There wots of smiles and the conversation was flowing with mother and daughter.
St Patrick's Day
Residents enjoyed a wonderful and entertaining morning here at Lancaster Grange, enjoying Irish coffees, Guinness, a quiz and some facts about St Patrick's day. We also had our own Irish leprechaun, who made many appearances around our home.
Thank you to F. Doncaster’s Butchers for providing tasty lamb for our Irish stew.
Red Nose Day
Our residents gathered together to raise money for Comic Relief. The Lancaster Grange staff dressed like cowgirls, and our only cowboy Was our authentic American resident, Julio.
Our residents and staff came together in the cafe to enjoy armchair line Dancing. Debbie, our Home Administrator, had great fun in showing us her moves. It was a lovely morning of laughter and fun, all while raising money for the charity.
Thank you to everybody who donated cakes for the occasion.
Love Story
Dorothy & Alan met at RAF Manby in Louth, Lincolnshire. Alan was in the RAF and Dorothy in the WAF (Women's Auxiliary Air Force). They spent a year or so dating and married on the 25th of August 1945 at St Peter’s Church in Derby.
Dorothy described it as a beautiful, warm and sunny day; they had the reception at her brother's house. Her brother, Harry, and his wife, Bertha, put on a small get-together with sandwiches. They enjoyed a beautiful life together with three children and spent their latter years together living in Sleaford.
Dorothy enjoys her life here at Lancaster Grange. We reminisced while talking about her life, and she smiled a lot while writing out her message to Alan for her memory heart.
Dorothy Is proud to show her wedding photo on our Lancaster Grange Valentine’s Day display.
The Magic Table
After our iPad tutorial this morning with Charlotte, our residents in Sherwood community had lots of fun using the Magic Table 360.
Birthday Celebrations
Jeans 90th birthday celebrations were very much person-centred; Jean and our residents were treated to a 'This is Your Life' presentation. Stories from Jeans childhood and adult life were told as everyone listened attentively.
Jean was presented with a fabulous cake, flowers, chocolates, wine and many cards to congratulate her on her special day.
