Activites at Alice Grange Care Home

Patrick Spencer MP and Debbie McCallum, District Councillor, visited us at our weekly coffee morning, having a tour of our home and speaking to residents about their life at Alice Grange.  

Today was our culture day, during which we celebrate a different culture each month. Many of our staff members are from the Philippines, and our residents have really enjoyed learning about their culture, beliefs, and the meaning behind their flag as well as wearing traditional costumes.

There was live entertainment by a brother and sister duo from Star Entertainment.

New resident, Ivy, who is 101, got up for a little dance and Ted had his jazz hands in motion. There was plenty of hand-jiving going on, which was fun for all residents to join in on.

Our open day was a hive of activity with families visiting as well as people from the community. Who could see just how much fun it is to live life to the full at Alice Grange with live entertainment and plenty of dancing?

We were not going to be beaten by the heat, as we cooled down with Ice Lollies.

When residents asked if they could go to the theatre to see a musical.

The wheels were put in motion, and when the Riverside Musical Theatre Company put on Sister Act, tickets were purchased, and the ladies counted down the days until the big day arrived.

What an absolute delight to meet some of the cast following the show, and what an amazing because they were raising money for this year: The Alzheimer's Society.

Held every year on 21st May, World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development celebrates the richness of the world's cultures and the essential role of intercultural dialogue in achieving peace and sustainable development.

We have many cultures in our home and are proud to be part of a multicultural and diverse team. Staff, many wearing traditional costumes, joined together to give talks on their own culture.   

Springing into action as we headed out on the mini-bus to choose plants and seeds for our garden and then returning and sowing the seeds and potting up the plants.

There is nothing quite like residents choosing plants to enrich their lives by giving them the choice of what they would like to see and have in their garden.  

A day to remember, reflect, and give thanks. On May 8th, 1945, the war in Europe ended and Britain erupted in celebration. Crowds filled the streets, bunting flew high, and voices rang out in song and cheer.
We had our second celebration of the week to mark the occasion.

After watching the service from Westminster Abbey. We had an afternoon of entertainment. Andy Ottley sang all the great hits and the day was filled with them. Red, White and Blue. Lest we forget. 

Each month we celebrate a different culture. 

Our residents enjoy all things American with an American-themed lunch and an afternoon of rhythm and blues which originated in the 1940's within the African American communities and evolved from all styles of African American music, including blues, jazz and gospel. 

We held an Easter Trail over the Easter period and for those children that could not join us and for their siblings, we gifted The Treehouse children's hospice in Ipswich a hamper of Easter eggs for them to share and enjoy. East Anglia's Children's Hospices - EACH.

Margaret, our resident Ambassador, and David, our Deputy resident Ambassador, both handed over the Easter Eggs and a card.