Activities at Oak 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 home is always full of life, and we can thank our wonderful Activities Coordinators for this. Dedication to creating a unique and interesting activities programme is what sets us apart from other homes. We always take into consideration that some people would prefer to pursue their own interests, which is why our team strive to incorporative activities that cater to a wide range of tastes and hobbies. Our trips out are always fun and exciting as well, and residents are guaranteed to return with stories to tell their loved ones!
Nicola Chamberlain
Hi, my name is Nicola and I am the Lead Activities coordinator here at Oak Grange, the wellbeing and happiness of each resident are at the forefront of everything we do, and I am committed to upholding these values as your activities coordinator.
With five years of leadership experience and a passion for supporting others, I am thrilled to be part of this team. My creative background allows me to develop innovative and engaging activities that enrich the lives of residents. I am dedicated to creating a welcoming and stimulating environment where everyone feels valued and connected.
Together, we will embark on a journey of discovery, enjoyment and companionship. From engaging social events and group outings to stimulating cognitive exercises and creative pursuits, our goal is to ensure that there is always something for everyone to look forward to.
Furthermore, I am here not only as an Activities coordinator but also as a friend and confidant, I encourage open communication, suggestions, and feedback from each resident and their families.
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 Oak Grange Care Home
Ballet Exercise Class
The residents enjoyed an afternoon with Lynne from the Ballet Dance Academy, where they were able to learn ballet movements while getting some exercise.
Laughter filled the room as the residents followed Lynne's step-by-step guide for each dance move.
A Special Birthday!
Over the weekend, one of our special residents, Bill Smith, turned 90!
Bill's family wanted to make this birthday one to remember. With Bill's help, they organised a 90th birthday party with all of Bill's family visiting.
Tour of Chester football club
The residents had a special trip this week that brought back many memories from their football days. We teamed up with Chester FC to give the gentlemen at Oak Grange a tour of the stadium, allowing them to see the football pitch up close.
We finished the trip with a visit to a local pub, where the gentlemen enjoyed a delicious meal.
Pizza Masterclass
The residents like to bake, and we try lots of different recipes that the residents used to cook at home.
This month we have been baking pizzas with a choice of toppings.
From cheese and tomato to tuna and sweetcorn. The smell of freshly cooked pizza had all our mouths watering.
Scrabble Club
The residents like to play scrabble with one another.
It is important to keep the games that they would play at home going now that Oak Grange is their new home.
We like to spend an afternoon playing and seeing who can come up with the best word.
Gardening Club
Although it's not the time of year for the residents to be planting outside, we thought we would bring the garden inside by planting some indoor flowers.
The residents enjoyed feeling the different textures of flowers and compost, which brought a sense of nature indoors.
We look forward to continuing our indoor gardening adventures and can't wait to see our plants thrive and bloom!
