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
Landmark birthday celebrations
Residents, family and staff from Lanercost House Care Home in Carlisle have had a wonderful afternoon celebrating a special residents 100th birthday! Everyone enjoyed the afternoon tea and beautiful birthday cake prepared by our talented chefs James and Pk, dancing and singing to the amazing live performance by Emily, and the company of each other. Mary resident of Lanercost House said “thank you so much for making my birthday so special and for the cake which was delicious” Happy 100th birthday Mary!
Home present cheque to local charity
Lanercost House Care Home in Carlisle recently presented The Lookout Community Hub with a cheque for £2000 to towards craft materials and refreshments for this community hub's Knit & Natter sessions improving social isolation.
The grant had been awarded by Barchester’s Charitable Foundation, a charity that helps older people and adults with a disability or mental health problems across England, Scotland and Wales by offering grants to help people connect or re-connect with others in their local community.
Flower power
Residents and staff at Lanercost Care Home in Carlisle have enjoyed a flower arranging master class! We chose the flowers we would like to use and got to work making the best arrangements, all while enjoying the conversations with others and enjoying a cup of tea! We have put our flowers on the tables where we have our meals and we are very happy to have fresh flowers!
Gilda resident here at Lanercost House said "I just love all flowers and doing these activities especially when i get to see my work displayed"
Mayfair of Nightingales
Residents across our services had a fantastic time joining Mandy Morrow for a virtual walking tour to learn about the ‘Herstory’ of Mayfair. The Mayfair of Nightingales may be long gone but it still holds a 20th century charm. Birthplace to the late Queen Elizabeth II, home to one of WWII's most decorated female war heroes and a tale of a wealthy Aristocrat and one of France's favourite designers.
We were delighted to take a walk down memory lane and discover stories from one of London's most iconic areas. The experience was truly enjoyed by all.
Special Delivery
Residents and staff at Lanercost House Care Home in Carlisle have had a special delivery today!
Our Pen pals at Newtown Primary school have gave our residents some wonderful plants that have brought a smile to all our faces!
Thank you Newtown Primary school we love the connection our residents have built with the children and wish them all the luck going to their new schools!
Guinea Pig Therapy
Residents, relatives and staff at Lanercost House Care Home in Carlisle have enjoyed some Guinea pig pet therapy!
This morning our pet Guinea pigs went to visit our residents, we all really enjoyed seeing them and learning more about what Guinea pigs eat and what they like to do.
Upcoming events
April
We extend a warm invitation for you to join us throughout April as we look forward to a fun filled month ahead.
Knit & Natter
We would love you to join us for our monthly Knit & Natter. Enjoy friendly company whilst knitting away. There will be tea, coffee and cake on offer too!
30th Anniversary Party!
Join us as we welcome the Mayor & Mayoress to celebrate our 30th Anniversary with a masquerade party!
Carers Cafe
Come along and meet with friends over light refreshments and gain support from others caring for someone living with dementia.
