Activities at Alice Grange Care Home
Activities are an integral part of life at our care home. We want to ensure that the people we support have as much fun as possible during their time with us, so it’s important that our activities programme is created with the interests of residents in mind. Our skilled Activities Coordinators bring a certain uniqueness to the home that can’t be found anywhere else, and which is reflected in the activities they organise.
Penny Allen
Hi, my name is Penny and I am the Lead Activities Coordinator here at Alice Grange.
I have many years of experience working in care homes in Activities, leisure and lifestyle roles.
I love being part of the Alice Grange team and supporting our residents to live their best lives with fun, interesting, and varied activities available every week. I always feel that the residents' input into our weekly planner is important as it gives all residents equal opportunity to explore new interests as well as keeping up with previous passions and hobbies.
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 Alice Grange Care Home
Midsummer Day
Its midsummers Day or as some people know it, the Summer Solstice. Either way it is the longest day of the year.
Our residents at Alice Grange welcomed local pianist Nick Raison for an afternoon of singalong and fun to the tunes of times gone by. I lovely long day was had by all in the sunshine.
Mini Concert for Charity
A Big Thank You!
We are pleased to announce that following our mini concert and barbecue in our gardens on Saturday 17th June where we raised £217.43 that we will be donating to The Treehouse East Anglian Children’s. Hospice to help support the wonderful work that they do in the local area.
We would like to thank Aldi Martlesham Health Aldi UK - Tesco Kesgrave Tesco - The Oyster Inn The Oyster Inn Butley - The Farmhouse Hungry Horse as well as our wonderful Alice Grange team, families and friends without whom none of this would be possible!
Sing-Along with Sally
It was another beautiful and sunny afternoon, we were treated to a lovely sing-a-long with Sally. Residents were singing,dancing,and foot tapping.
We find that music brings back so many memories of special events,people,and places from the past.
Trip to Woodbridge Museum
We had a lovely mini bus outing to Woodbridge Museum. Our residents at Alice Grange enjoyed reminiscing about times gone by.
The Museum was inspired by Ruby Hayward and made possible by the generosity of her relatives and was opened by Sir Ian Jacob G.B.E. C.B D.L. on 20th May 1982 which was on Market Hill but now stands at the new Woodbridge Quay development.
Alice Grange trials Rickshaw
Some of the staff at Alice Grange were treated to a Rickshaw ride around the local area after being waved off by some of the residents.
The Rickshaw is an experience that we were triall9ing for the first time. On our return residents were quick to ask when will it be their turn.
In the coming weeks, we will be taking residents out to enjoy the fun that the Rickshaw brings.
An informative talk from Felixstowe Seafarers
Following on from a lovely morning with our knit and natter group. We welcomed David from Felixstowe Seafarers.
David is a volunteer and gave our residents a very informative talk. We have been invited to go for a visit of which our residents are really looking forward to.
Upcoming events
Our Monthly Pudding Club
On the last Tuesday of each month we host our themed pudding club, providing a variety of delicious home made bakes and treat for everyone. Come along for free to see more.
Elf Day 2024
We celebrate Elf Day on Wednesday 4th December. Come in dressed up as an elf and join in the fun with staff and residents at Alice Grange
Santa's Coming to Town
On Saturday 7th December the big man himself will be at Alice Grange as we open up our Christmas Santa's Grotto.
Christmas Jumper Day
Get your Christmas jumpers out and ready for Thursday 12th December as we all dress up for the day at work.
Christmas Pudding Club
Join us on Tuesday 17th December from 3pm for a special festive themed Pudding Club to finish the year off in style.
Christmas Party
Join us on Monday 23rd December as we get fully into the spirt of Christmas with a big Christmas Party in the home. Everyone's invited!
Countdown to Christmas
Take a look at all of the wonderful festive events and activities throughout December. Please feel free to join our celebrations. Contacts us for more information.
Cheese and Wine Party
Join us for a New Years Eve Cheese and Wine and Jazz party on Tuesday 31st December from 2pm as we get ready to see in 2025
