Activities at Cheshire Grange Care Home

Going out for lunch is always a treat, even more so when it’s to the lovely Station at Irlam. This is still a working station on the Liverpool Manchester line but it’s been turned into a quirky café and bar, that’s packed with railway memorabilia.

It was a beautiful day so the ladies opted to sit outside on the platform, after a quick perusal of the menu pancakes with maple syrup and an omelette were chosen along with some alcohol free lager! 

The food and atmosphere were matched by the company and the chatter we had, which continued long after returning to base as the ladies told their friends and families about their outing.

A residents birthday is always a happy occasion and we recently celebrated a very special birthday with resident Peggy. Peggy was 104, when she was born King George V was on the throne, as a girl guide Peggy paraded in front of Queen Mary who was patron of the organisation, which is just one of the many most amazing memories she has to share.

Peggy was joined by her family and friends for a party, the room was decorated with the many cards she had received from local residents and care homes in the area as well as from fellow Barchester residents far and wide. Peggy was surprised but delighted when  special visitor arrived, Councillor Steve Wright, Mayor of Warrington.

After the event Peggy said ‘ They made such a lot of it, I hadn’t expected any of that’

A big thank you from everyone at Cheshire Grange to Lymm Rotary Club for their very kind donation of bedding plants.

The Rotary Club make a donation to all the care homes within their district the individual homes choosing what they would like, again this year after last year’s success we asked for bedding plants to plant up our Memory Lane balcony, which in a few weeks will be a riot of colour.

Our ladies have declared  The Greenery at Glazebrook is their new favourite place for coffee, lunch and a good chit chat.

We were made very welcome by the team, our ladies enjoyed the sandwich selection as they chatted and reminisced about holidays. we were joined by a Olive's friend, which was really lovely. Resident Joan said 'the cakes were delicious, ALL the cakes!'

…I’ve been to Cheshire Grange where all the best cats are seen!

We have our regular visits from Therapy dogs George & Snoop and have invited in Zoo Lab & Home Safari who've brought all manner of furries and not so furries for the residents to handle. However, we've never invited a cat in to visit, that is until recently

One of our newer members of the Cheshire Grange family was missing her cat, she enjoyed seeing Snoop & George but as much as they made her smile she said frequently 'I'm really a cat person'

This was where a fellow animal lover and 'cat person' had an idea, Lisa a Senior Carer on Memory Lane, spoke to the Manager and with a little bit of paperwork being put in place Lisa had the ultimate surprise for Liz.

Lisa's cat Florence had been given instructions to be on her very best behaviour, Florence didn't need to be told twice and cats being very instinctive knew that her visit was to a lady who would love her.... and we think the smiles say it all.

We welcomed Oliver and his one man whistle stop tour of show tunes to Cheshire Grange for the first time. Oliver’s energy filled the room and was infectious as he entertained with songs from South Pacific, Oliver, My Fair Lady and many more, donning various costume props for each song and performing as if on a West End stage.... residents were thrilled and are now looking forward to his return visit.