Activities at Appletree Grange Care Home
Our teams are trained to enrich the lives of residents through stimulating the mind, body and soul, and taking the time to learn about each person to ensure everyone receives support that adds enrichment to their life.
Our Activities Coordinator is constantly arranging new activities to stimulate and catch the imagination of our residents. From visiting entertainers to a regular craft table to outings on the minibus, there is always something for our residents to keep them entertained. Our Activities Coordinator also takes the time to sit with each resident and go through a life history so they get to know what the likes and dislikes of each individual are and can tailor the activities to suit them. A monthly residents meeting is held to get the views of the residents and to get suggestions from them and their families about what they would like to do and everything that can be done to accommodate their requests is done.
Christina Curtis
Hi, my name is Christina and I am the activities coordinator here at Appletree Grange. I joined both Barchester and the home in July 2024. We all know that keeping active is important. We have created a wonderful culture within the home and we will work together to give residents the best possible experience.
We are here to ensure that residents enjoy an environment that is both stimulating and socially active. We ensure the team knows each residents' preferences, so that we can deliver a person-centered program of events and activities. Essential to our homely feel is the strong relationships of trust we build with residents and their families and friends
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 Appletree Grange Care Home
Fun at Appletree Grange!
This month we've had lots of fun enjoying the sunshine and the first signs of Spring. The ladies have been enjoying their afternoons in the garden as they play bingo!
Our residents have also been busy at our weekly cookery club. Fun and enjoyment while they make some lovely scones.
One of our residents very much enjoyed a trip to Dobbie’s garden centre too, whilst picking her daffodils on her way.
Baking Club
Today, our residents had a scone-derful time at our morning cooking club, making delicious fruit scones from scratch!
The fun didn’t stop there—we wrapped up the day with an action-packed indoor sports afternoon! Keeping active and baking up a storm—just how we like it!
Nutrition and Hydration Week
Appletree celebrated 'Nutrition & Hydration' week and our hospitality team absolutely smashed it! Huge thanks to our fantastic crew for keeping us fuelled and refreshed all week long. Extra special shoutout to Chef David, who’s pulled off one of his Ramsey-level fruit platters—seriously, a work of art!
And if that wasn’t enough, he’s treated us to homemade fresh cream cakes and the fluffiest cream scones around. Talk about next-level nourishment! Massive appreciation to everyone behind the scenes making it all happen—you’ve outdone yourselves!
Greenfingers in gardening club
Our fabulous residents have been getting creative in the garden! They've had their green fingers out, planting seeds and sprucing up our outdoor space. And what better way to do it than on a sunny day?
Nothing beats soaking up some sunshine while surrounded by nature. Great job, everyone! Our garden is looking better than ever!
Home applauds activities team
Staff and residents at Appletree Grange are celebrating National Activity Providers & Professionals Week, which takes place from January 20-24. Residents and staff wanted to thank the wonderful activities team at the home, whose hard work and dedication make a real difference to the lives of the residents living there.
National Activity Providers & Professionals Week is an annual event to support activity professionals and thank them for all the many different varied activities they provide to residents and patients. Each and every member of the team at Appletree Grange offer unique, tailored activities and entertainment to the residents every single day. They always go above and beyond their role and for this everyone at the home is truly grateful.
Local pupils spread a little festive cheer
Residents of Appletree Grange enjoyed an afternoon of fun and laughter when the children from Portobello Primary School paid a special visit as part of the homes Christmas festivities.
The children sung Christmas songs to everyone's delight and there were lots of smiley faces all around. Ho, Ho, Ho!
Thank you for visiting and Merry Christmas from everyone at Appletree Grange!
Upcoming events
Could you be a Volunteer?
Do you have any spare time? Could your time make a difference? For more information on Volunteering, please pop in or give us a call.
Calling all Emergency Services!
Calling all members of the emergency personnel, come and take a break with us! there will be a warm welcome and maybe a cake or two.....
Dementia Cafe - 2nd Friday of the month
We extend a warm invitation for you to join us at our monthly Dementia Cafe - 2nd Friday of the month from 10.00 am.
