Activities at Oak Grange Care Home
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!
Roni Paynter
Hi, My name is Roni 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.
Having worked in various care settings and possessing a passion for enhancing the lives of older adults. I bring a wealth of experience and creativity to the role. My primary objective is to create a vibrant and engaging activities programme that caters to the unique interests, abilities and preferences of each resident.
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.
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 Oak Grange Care Home
International Flower Day
Today we celebrated International Flower Day in style, a great way in mid-winter to bring joy and happiness into the home.
Our residents took part in flower-based activities throughout the day including a flower arranging session, which everyone really enjoyed.
The collective knowledge about flowers gained from years of gardening experience was very impressive. It was a lovely day, enjoyed by all.
Women in science
February 11th is International Day of Women and Girls in Science. The day celebrates the achievement's of women in science and aims to encourage more girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math(STEM). The history of the day dates back to 2015, when the United Nations General Assembly declared it an official day of observance.
We tried out a Lava Lamp science experiment which the residents enjoyed, watching the colourful bubbles rising to the top of the jars. We then looked at different women who have contributed to the field of science throughout history.
Love is in the air!
To get into the Valentine’s spirit of things, we put our creative shoes on and made a wonderful themed display that we can’t help falling in love with!
Our residents and teams worked hard to decorate the home for the occasion and to create a beautiful display using love hearts, themed banners balloons handmade cards and of course roses.
Pet therapy
The residents from Oak Grange had a visit from Winston today our therapy dog and everyone loved giving him lots of cuddles and pats.
Remembering Buddy Holly
Oak Grange care home in Mollington was transformed into a 50’s diner to mark Buddy Holly Day on 3rd February. Charles Hardin Holley, or Buddy Holly as he was better known, died tragically in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa, aged just 22 along with fellow musicians, Ritchie Valens and J.P. Richardson. He was a pioneering singer-songwriter, hailed as one of the greats of 1950’s American rock & roll, despite his short career.
National Chocolate Day
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Oak Grange care home in Mollington had a fantastic time celebrating National Chocolate Cake Day on January 27th, surely one of the best days of the year! Overseen by head chef Simon Burn’s, staff and residents whipped up a selection of different chocolate cakes from chocolate logs to cupcakes, chocolate fudge cake and even a Mississippi mud pie. Once they had cooled, everyone got busy decorating with icing, butter cream and flowers to make some of the most fabulous cakes in town.
Upcoming events
Countdown to Christmas
Counting down the days to Christmas with a fun filled month ahead and we extend a warm invitation for you to join us as we get into the festive spirit. Merry Christmas!
