Activities at South Grange Care Home
Our specialist activities staff are committed to organising a mix of activities and events for residents and the local community to get involved in, including trips out to local places of interest in our minibus and visits from entertainers and musicians. It is important to us that each individual who we support can get as much from these as possible, so we try our best to arrange activities that reflect their interests and capabilities as best as possible, and encourage them to participate in any way they can. We also encourage relatives to join with activities and events as often as they can.
Gillian Conway
Gill has worked for South Grange since 1996. Gill's role in the home is ensuring our residents enjoy a fulfilling quality of life. The programme that Gill and her colleagues provide is stimulating, creative and varied.
Gill enjoys the time she spends with residents and families. The team welcomes any suggestions made by residents and family members in relation to activities.
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 South Grange Care Home
Oriental travels
Chinese sweet and sour, chicken curry were some of the delicacies that our residents enjoyed for Chinese New Year. Our residents took part in an oriental themed quiz, and also enjoyed finding out which animal sign which they were born under. A documentary was shown of how the Great Wall of China was built which they found very interesting and gave the residents plenty to discuss.
Burns celebrations
Here at South Grange we prepared a traditional Burns Night feast to the tune of bagpipes.
To honour the famous Scottish poet, we hosted a poetry and music session to learn more about the Scottish Country Dancing and the Ceilidh and to mark the Scottish institution, including giving the time-honoured address to the ‘Great chieftain O’ the pudding’ race’ – the haggis.
Our tables were specially decorated with flowers and Scottish flags for the occasion as our residents enjoyed delicious Scot Broth, Haggis, Neeps and Tatties, Cranachan and Scottish Shortbread], prepared by our talented chef.
Sounds of the 70s
Residents spent the afternoon listening and dancing to different music from the 70’s followed by a 70’s quiz and a selection of retro sweets and reminiscing about their dancing years.
Bird feeders
Residents enjoyed making bird balls using lard and different types of bird seeds. Residents used pinecones and silicone moulds to add the ingredients to, forming easy shapes for the birds to have access. Residents enjoyed exploring the garden to find their favourite choice of spot for the feeders to go.
Birthday celebrations
South Grange celebrated in style the 50th birthday of Shona, one of our residents from our Seven Arches unit. Shona had a lovely day receiving lovely cards and presents. We held a get together in the afternoon with the other residents and staff. The residents thoroughly enjoyed the food and drinks. Many happy returns Shona, from us all at South Grange!
Bowling competition
A new year and a new season of bowling here at South Grange. Our residents and activity staff are all looking forward to the challenge of who will be names bowling champion as we host our very own bowling competition over the coming months. The winner will receive a trophy in this year’s presentation, keep an eye out on our posts to see who will be crowned winner!
Upcoming events
November
The leaves are falling, November is calling and we have a fun filled month ahead.
Countdown to Christmas
Counting down the days to Christmas with a fun filled month ahead and we extend a warm welcome for you to join us - all welcome.
Merry Christmas!
Volunteers - Could you make a difference?
There are endless ways to get involved and we'd love to hear from you!
Emergency Services - Take a break on us!
Calling all heros! Come and take a break with us and enjoy a warm drink and a slice of homemade cake.
Community Cafe - Last Tuesday of the month
We extend a very warm welcome for our community friends to join us at our monthly Community Cafe - all welcome.
