Activities at Lanercost House Care Home
Our dedicated Activities Coordinators offer a wide range of mentally and physically stimulating activities for residents and families to enjoy. There are regular outings in the minibus to places of interest, such as local cafes, garden centres and parks, as well as visits from entertainers, musicians and singers - and also from PAT dogs. We host various events, such as themed days, cheese & wine evenings, in addition to offering one-to-one activity sessions, including pampering, games and puzzles. Our activities staff strive to ensure residents participate in any way they can with activities that reflect their capabilities and interests.
Emily Stubbs
I joined the Lanercost House family in June 2021 as a Care Assistant and then joined the activities team in May 2022.
I love bringing joy and fun to residents, relatives, and staff on a daily basis as well as planning and organising themed days, events, and celebrations.
I think the activities’ role is very important for Residents' well-being. Whether they like to keep active with armchair exercises, join in with our weekly quiz or hop in the minibus for a day out - there is something for everyone. I aim to ensure that each Resident's interests and hobbies are supported.
I am passionate about creative and sensory activities and I love to sing and dance together with Residents. I love my job!
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 Lanercost House Care Home
Taste testing!
Residents at Lanercost House care home, in Carlisle, took part in McVitie’s Tasties Care Home biscuit decorating competition and McVitie’s Tasties Care Home Cooks Dessert Challenge. McVitie`s for the second year running this competition and are on the lookout for the UK’s best-decorated biscuit and innovating dessert. The project is recommended by National Activities Providers Association. Residents loved this creative challenge as well as tasting the nation`s favorite McVitie`s biscuits.
We saying good luck to all attendees!
World's Biggest Coffee Morning
Lanercost House care home in Carlisle held The Biggest Coffee Morning for Macmillan Cancer Support. Staff members at the Home were baking and decorating the cakes for this special morning. Residents loved the coffee morning and decided who was the best baker at Lanercost House. All together we had a fantastic time with laughter, cakes, teas and coffees, and of course - raffle. We are so proud and delighted to announce that we raised £195,68 for Macmillan Cancer Support.
World Food Day
Residents and staff at Lanercost House care home in Carlisle, celebrated World Food Day. We tasted snacks from more than 16 different countries around the world for a sensory session. Residents enjoyed a tasty social afternoon while listening to music from all over the world. World Food Day is a worldwide day of action against hunger, for this reason, we are collecting the items for the local food bank.
Cruising with Unilever
We had a lovely time joining Paul Hawkins and Lisa Richards from Unilever for an exciting Virtual Cruise experience.
Our residents were welcomed with mocktails as Lisa and Paul took them on a magical journey to 3 mystery destinations, which were uncovered after a few clues.
Paul demonstrated how to create a few of the local traditional dishes, which our residents had the opportunity to try too.
The event evoked lots of great memories and it was truly enjoyed by all.
A lesson in creative writing
We had a great time joining journalist and novelist, Mike Gayle, for an intriguing virtual interview, during which he shared top tips for creative writing with our residents and read passages from his latest book, All the Lonely People.
We were thrilled to find out about Mike’s background, to understand what led him to become a writer and his creative process.
It was a lovely talk, enjoyed by all, especially by our keen writers at the home.
Residents join virtual wine tasting event
We had a lovely time joining Hospitality Manager, Christophe Noel and special guests Lee Isaacs DipWSET and Nick Parker from Unity Wines and Spirits – as they introduced us to wine tasting techniques, the history of wine and wine making, as well as consumer attitudes.
Our residents had the opportunity to try a variety of wines from sparkling and white to rose and red, alongside a selection of delicious treats.
It was a wonderful experience, enjoyed by all.
Upcoming events
Carers Cafe
Come along and meet with friends over light refreshments and gain support from others caring for someone living with dementia.
