Activities at Appletree Grange Care Home
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
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 Appletree Grange Care Home
National Bread Making Day
We come to the end of the month celebrating national bread making day. We got round the table, mixed our yeast, water, flour, salt and sugar in a large bowl. Kneading and knocking back the dough and giving it time to rest.
The result was: three lovely tasty rustic loaves of bread which will be enjoyed for supper. Residents have requested having another go when our arms are rested.
Local Nursery Visited Appletree Grange
February got started with an amazing high energy visit from the little movers. Children from the local nursery, aged between 3 and 5, came and sang, danced and played games with the residents. A great time was had by all and we look forward to seeing them all again next month.
Happy Birthday!
Resident Phyllis Lavelle has just celebrated her 104th Birthday! Born in Lamesley, Phyllis is the youngest of 11 children. Phyllis worked as a lady ported at Lamesley train station. She met her Husband Peter at a dance and they had 4 sons together. Phyllis loves musical and Catherine Cookson films, her Husband was Catherine Cookson’s cousin, she also loves the Royal Family. Phyllis states that hard work has kept her going.
Long Service Award
Appletree Grange is proud to present Linda Curry with her 15 year long service award. Linda is a much loved carer for our residents and regularly gets praise from both residents and families. Linda said ‘ Thank you for all your help and support over the years, I love working here’.
A Four-Legged Friend
Appletree Grange was full of animal mischief on recently when Breeze, a local pony came to visit the home after a 15-mile trot with owner, Les.
Residents at Appletree were pleasantly surprised to see their new friend roaming around their entrance.
Activities Coordinator, Kim Pimbley said: “Our residents have really enjoyed their unusual visitor today. We knew that having Breeze here would be a bit of fun for all our residents. We are always looking for new activities for the residents and today we have seen the seen the enjoyment and the therapeutic influence animals can have on people.”
Residents Enjoy Visit to Sister Home
We recently enjoyed a visit to our sister home, Harton Grange for an afternoon of friendship and conversation. We had a lovely time sewing and chatting with friends at the home and are hoping to become pen-pals to keep in touch. Conversations flowed, refreshments served and we even met with their chickens. We brought back our sown creative animals and look forward to the next visits.
Upcoming events
November
As the leaves begin to fall we are looking forward to a fun filled month ahead. All welcome.
Blue Light Breakfast - throughout November
If you are a member of the Emergency Services personnel or a Community District Nurse, pop in each Monday throughout November and enjoy breakfast on us! 08.30 - 10.30 am.
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.....
