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
Ice Cream Sun-Day
We enjoyed some delicious ice cream at Backford Belles on a very sunny day.
Busy Days in the Garden
With the recent sunny weather, folks at Oak Grange have been enjoying spending time in the garden.
Fundraising Week
Our fundraising week got off to a great start!
We are fundraising for Barchester's Charitable Foundation and Vision for China, which was chosen by residents after a presentation evening in May.
We held a coffee morning and watched a live stream from a zoo in china, where you could see Pandas relaxing.
We also held a 'guess the amount of jelly beans in the jar' competition and we are having a bake sale.
Lots of residents, families and friends joined us today - many thanks for your support!
Dementia Training Session
We held a dementia training session on Saturday 10th June, which was well-attended by friends, families and volunteers of Oak Grange. It was a really inspiring afternoon, led by Beckie Morley from Musical Moments. After just one hour, we really felt that we had gained an insight into living well with dementia. This has inspired us to become Dementia Friends Champions. A big thank you to everyone for coming.
VE Day Street Party
As you can see, we had some very special visitors join us for lunch and give a speech to mark the 72nd anniversary of VE Day. We also had a free raffle, with the results being drawn by Winston Churchill himself.
Easter Concert
The Easter concert was performed by the Oak Grange choir, which is made up of residents, staff, loved ones and friends. We invited professional musical director, Susan Ushitz, to help us perform a selection of hymns, show tunes, and favourite songs; it was a lovely way to celebrate Easter together.
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!
