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 Nurses' Day at Oak Grange
We celebrated International Nurses' Day at Oak Grange with an afternoon tea in the Bistro. It was an ideal location to thank visiting nurses from the community with a cupcake and a coffee mug.
Active Days in Our Garden
The Garden Club spent their morning weeding and walking around their project garden to see what they could plant for the summer.
Back to the Belles
We went back to the Backford Belles on a sunny day to enjoy some delicious ice cream.
Mmm... Yummy!
VE Day at Oak Grange
We marked the 71st anniversary of VE Day with a whole day of celebration. In the morning, Sheena Beckett sang hits from the 1940s beautifully, and her husband, Alan, supplemented her singing by playing the trumpet.
We had corned beef and jam butties for afternoon tea, which we washed down with plenty of Ginger Beer and Dandelion & Burdoc.
It was lovely to hear some of the residents' recollections of the day.
Easter Celebrations at Oak Grange
This Easter, we hatched our very own chicks; six little eggs in an incubator, of all different varieties of chickens. We had two successful hatchlings: a 'Mille Fleur' and a 'Mottled Black'. We named them Lillibet and Margot after the Queen and Princess Margaret, as they hatched just before the Queen's birthday.
Celebrating the Queen's Birthday at Oak Grange
We had a very posh afternoon tea for Her Majesty's 90th birthday, complete with a life-size cut-out of the Queen herself.
We sang Happy Birthday to Her Majesty and had a birthday cake for her, then we sang God Save the Queen whilst waving our flags - all very patriotic!
We spent a few weeks at our Crafts Club, making gift bags and cards with snippets of interesting facts about the Queen, to make our day extra special. We also painted cards to send to Buckingham Palace - we're waiting to hear back!
As you can see, we marked the day in style.
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!
