Activities at Lanercost House Care Home

Residents across our services had a delightful time during a special virtual sensory storytelling event, led by Art Historian Jon Sleigh from the Historic Royal Palaces.

Jon took us on a journey to discover some of the more unusual and unexpected inhabitants of the palaces and the Tower of London, sharing fascinating stories about the pets at the palaces.

Whilst enjoying the virtual experience, our residents were treated to hot beverages, delicious biscuits, berries and cakes.  It was a truly lovely time for all.

Across our services Residents had a wonderful time participating in an interactive virtual talk with Pippa Catterall, Professor of History and Policy at the University of Westminster, where we delved into the rich history of coronations.

During the talk, we explored fascinating topics such as the coronation chair, the crown, and other significant aspects related to King Charles' upcoming coronation. Our residents were thrilled to have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the memoirs of past coronations from 1937 and 1953, as well as learning about the coronation oath and what to expect from the ceremony, including the music, guests, and pageantry.

Rhoda, Margaret, Anne, Jack, Kay, and the activities team together with our therapy dog Vinnie at Lanercost House care home in Carlisle had a remarkable day in Silloth.

We took a minibus trip to the seaside for a lovely fish and chips picnic with beautiful sunshine and a fresh breeze.

Residents and staff at Lanercost House care home in Carlisle have had a fabulous day of celebrations Grand National - Aintree Ladies Day.

Ladies chose the best-to-impress hats, were enjoying a fantastic Strawberry Tea prepared by our talented Head Chef James while listening to live music from Emily R., and got a special treat - lambs visit.

We also did not forget about The Grand National Sweepstake - the tickets for racing horses were sold out in one hour!

Residents, relatives, and staff at Lanercost House care home in Carlisle were surprised by the Easter Bunnies visit in which we all received some tasty treats and personalized gifts for those who couldn’t enjoy the chocolate.

We also interacted in some intergenerational activities with Lily, Layla, and Leeloo, and created brilliant memories together.

The moments were enjoyed by everyone!

Residents, relatives, and staff at Lanercost House care home in Carlisle have had a fabulous day celebrating World Wildlife.

The 3rd of March is World Wildlife Day. It is a United Nations International day to celebrate all the world's wild animals and plants and their contribution to our lives and the planet's health.

This date was chosen as it is the birthday of CITES, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, signed in 1973.

We started our day with a minibus outing to Talkin Tarn to spend some time in the wildlife and fed the ducks with a lovely hint of a picnic. Later we had a themed quiz and welcomed our new therapy dog, Vinnie.