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
Employee of the Month - April
Home Administrator, Laura Atkinson, has been named as Lanercost's Employee of the Month for April.
She was nominated by her colleagues and the Senior General Manager. People commented that she is always helpful and supportive and always has a smile on her face, even when under pressure.
Well done, Laura!
Nutrition & Hydration Week
This is the marvellous display of fruits and vegetables that was made to celebrate Nutrition & Hydration week at Lanercost House. Many residents, staff members and visitors enjoyed sampling them.
Snowed In
Northern Gas Networks volunteered to clear footpaths and roads surrounding local care homes. They have just visited Lanercost and cleared our car park and entrance paths, making it safer for important health visitors and relatives to access the home.
Our chef thanked them with bacon sandwiches and cuppas all round. Thanks to everyone who came; it was much-appreciated by us all.
Snow Day
Despite the treacherous conditions, Lanercost House's wonderfully dedicated staff made it in to enjoy a #snowday with residents.
Chinese New Year
Activities Coordinators, June Terry and Margaret Watt, dressed up as a Chinese dragon dancing around the Priory, Berkeley, Sycamore and Carlyle suites. Residents joined in by playing musical instruments and enjoying the spectacle. Chinese décor adorned the corridors to create a great atmosphere.
Elf Day
Some of the staff at Lanercost House celebrated Elf Day and dressed up as – you guessed it – elves to raise money for the Alzheimer's Society. Lots of fun and games were had throughout the home. Residents really loved the great efforts and elf costumes that the staff wore.
Upcoming events
Carers Cafe
Come along and meet with friends over light refreshments and gain support from others caring for someone living with dementia.
