Activities at Cheshire Grange Care Home
The activities team are constantly striving to meet the varied needs of everyone who lives in our home, offering a wide range of group and individual social events. There are regular visits from entertainers, along with craft activities, baking, games & puzzle days and pampering sessions, which fill the week. However, we can always find time for outings and just spending that little bit of special time with residents who enjoy the peace and quiet. We aim to bring the activities to the individual, whilst making it a whole home experience.
Jo Eland
After originally starting at Cheshire Grange in May 2015, I'm delighted to be back in the role of Activities Coordinator. It is a privilege to be in this role and spend time, getting to know our ladies and gentleman and their loved one, whilst doing all the fun things that can make such a difference to their days.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
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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 Cheshire Grange Care Home
Remembrance Day Commemoration
At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them.
We remember those close to us who severed their country, not only going into battle but on the home front.
During a week of reflection there were many inspirational stories shared.
As part of our Remembrance weekend activities, we once again welcomed Simon and members of the congregation from Lymm Baptist Church for a reflective Remembrance Service.
Residents joined in with hymns prayers and enjoyed an address from Ralph about the a very special medal he had brought in.
Autumn Sunshine
The pumpkin field that borders Cheshire Grange is always a source of interest to our residents, especially when its busy at the weekends with lots of people there.
The ladies on Memory Lane were waving to the pumpkin pickers through the windows but without much response.
So we saw this as a perfect opportunity to go out in the beautiful autumn sunshine for a closer look.
All Shook Up!
Elvis impersonator, Lee Newsome had residents All Shook Up as he took them on a journey through an amazing back catalogue of songs.
Some of the songs were very familiar, others not so well known, but still amazing.
Elvis made everybody in the room feel very special and they all agreed they Couldn’t Help Falling in Love with Elvis!
Shages of Autumn
We have been using our creative projects sessions to celebrate Autumn, residents decided they would like more seasonal table centres in the dining room so Activities Coordinator Sophia set the ladies the task of helping to create their own.
They made aluminium foil mushrooms, which were then transformed with autumn shades and a few punched paper dots!!!
The results have really given the dining room tables a splash of seasonal colour.
As with many of our themed activities we included poetry, as well as listening to famous poets ideas of Autumn residents have written their own.
Our Memory Lane residents gave us words which we made into acrostic poems. this is Eileen’s
Awesome colours
Uncontrollable inclement weather
Tantalising the senses
Umbrellas at the ready
Morning dew at dawn
Nature at its best
Yee Haaaa!
Joe Cockx - Everyone's Favourite Grandson discarded his usual suave lounge suit in favour of a look reminiscent of The Man in Black Johnny Cash, to bring a rootin' tootin', toe tapping Country & Western afternoon to Cheshire Grange in celebration of International Country Music Day.
Residents saddled up for a great sing along to the likes of Glen Campbell, Johnny Cash & Elvis along with some lesser known country artists.
Everybody had a fantastic time and are now eagerly awaiting the next themed music event.
Welcoming New Friends
The Cheshire Grange family grew this week as we welcomed Simon, Sarah, Sarah, Alison & Ralph from Lymm Baptist Church to our home.
We also extended a warm welcome to Betty, Barbara & Activities Coordinator Robecca from our sister home Brookfield Care Home.
Residents took part in a reflective service with hymns, prayers, readings and a wonderful address from Ralph.
After the service the church members joined us for refreshments and chatted with residents.
