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
Releasing Our Inner Elves
At the beginning of December, we saw in the festive season by unleashing our inner elves. This day was celebrated to support the Alzheimer's Society.
We had a wonderfully elfy day answering only to our elf names and creating merry mischief.
Here you can see ‘Christmas Pointy Socks’ (also known as our General Manager, Michelle Medway) presenting a cheque to the wonderful Jon from the Alzhiemer's society for a whopping £433.
Thank you to everyone who donated to this important charity.
Carer of the Year
Staff and residents at Alice Grange are celebrating after Emily Birt was named 'Carer of the Year' at the Barchester Care Awards 2017.
Well done, Emily, and thank you for all your hard work and dedication.
Decorating Reception
Residents, relatives, staff and friends at Alice Grange have created a beautiful autumnal piece of work for our reception area – simply stunning!
Mindfullness workshop
Today, Michelle Medway, the General Manager here at Alice Grange supported staff and residents wellbeing by hosting a meditation for all staff and residents. It was very well attended and everyone enjoyed their ten minute relaxation. The session left us feeling like our minds were at the beach and our hears were calm! We can't wait until the next one.
Christmas is Coming!
Residents spent the afternoon with our Head Chef, Lauren, preparing our Christmas cake mix that will be ready for the whole home to enjoy together on Christmas Day.
They all shared their own Christmas memories and traditions whilst taking it in turns to mix and add ingredients.
Pet Therapy
At Alice Grange, we are very fortunate to have PAT dogs come in to visit us with their owners – an activity enjoyed by many of our residents (and staff!)
Dee Dee is our lovely golden retriever who visits us every fortnight or so. She is a rescue dog and is brought in by her owner, Sue, who is working to be an educational speaker in schools for the Blue Cross.
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
