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
Residents enjoy virtual trips to the ballet
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Oak Grange care home in Mollington were given an early Christmas present from English National Ballet who hosted not one but three unique interactive online sessions just for them.
Knowing that they wouldn’t be able to make any trips to the theatre this Christmas, English National Ballet's Engagement Team came up with the idea of hosting three separate sessions for care home residents inspired by Nutcracker. In the first session, Dance Artist, Laura Harvey, led a dance workshop drawing on the magic of Christmas Eve and First Soloist, James Streeter, recounted his experience of dancing the Mouse King in the Battle scene. During an interactive Q&A session residents posed questions to James about his life as a ballet dancer.
National Jumper Day
Today residents enjoyed a variety of activities and resident-centred care activities tailored to their needs, such as dancing, sensory therapy, mince pies and mulled wine. They got to see all of the staff joining together in the biggest, woolliest and most generous day of the year to celebrate Save the children – National Christmas Jumper Day. Residents were all also treated to a special visit from Mr and Mrs Santa Claus.
Designated meeting suite keeping Residents connected
Residents are overjoyed at Oak Grange care home in Mollington, near Chester, as Barchester Healthcare has implemented a designated visiting room for residents to continue to spend time with their loved ones for the autumn and winter seasons in addition to the outdoor visiting that has been on offer for those able for many months.
Balancing resident wellbeing and safety is at the forefront of Barchester Healthcare’s thinking and they understand how important it is for residents and their family and friends to be able to spend time together in the safest way possible.
Home celebrates Festival of Light
Oak Grange celebrated the biggest Indian Festival Diwali, best known as the Festival of the Lights with music, a special Bollywood dance performed by activities coordinator, Claudia and lots of delicious snacks and nibbles throughout the day.
Residents and staff enjoyed decorating the home and Resident, Cynthia said “it was lovely to see such decorations, and how it had made her travel back to one of the places she had loved visiting” The homes hospitality team prepared a mouth-watering curry to mark the special occasion.
Recycling Week
During the homes popular gardening club, residents came up with the idea of recycling and giving back to Mother Earth during Recycling week. They created nice new pots by giving a bottle a second life as a museum-worthy terrarium. The residents look forward to seeing their flowers to flourish.
St Andrews Day celebrations
Residents and colleagues at Oak Grange celebrated St Andrews Day with a traditional Scottish fayre of treats and drinks. Throughout the day we discussed Scottish traditions, how St Andrews became the saint of Scotland and enjoyed short inspirational stories accompanied with Scottish music, dance, games and trivia. Everyone had a wonderful day and even took to the floor to show off their fancy foot-work!
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!
