Activities at Sutton Grange Care Home
Here at Sutton Grange we work really hard at providing a range of activities to suit our residents needs. We understand that everyone is different and we enjoy supporting our residents in whatever activities they would like to take part in. With a dedicated Activities co-ordinator and a friendly team of volunteers we are always busy with activities. We have several clubs including; gardening, film, craft, music, puzzles, and singing. We enjoy live music and entertainment, both in and outside of the home, and have regular outings on the minibus to local places of interest. Residents take part in animal assisted therapy, afternoon tea, arts and crafts classes, and visits from local community groups and school children. We believe it is important to provide stimulating, meaningful and relevant activities for our residents in order to make friends, and build a warm community to live.
Alison Wareing
Hi, I'm Alison. I am the Activities Assistant here at Sutton Grange, I joined the team in 2016.
I grew up in the local area and started my career working with animals. After I had my daughter, and before I joined Barchester, I trained as a teacher and taught lipreading and communication. The skills I learnt have been invaluable in my role today.
Now, I fill my days spending time with our wonderful Residents, helping them to live their lives to the fullest. I try to make a difference in someone’s life each day.
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 Sutton Grange Care Home
90th Birthday Celebrations
We had a wonderful time celebrating our lovely Jean’s 90th Birthday in style with entertainment from the amazing Rachel Rose and lots of Jeans family and friends coming along to celebrate with her. Jean said she had a wonderful time and enjoyed the singing.
Bewitching tricks and spooky treats
Barchester’s Sutton Grange care home, in Banks was a den of ghoulish activity as the home’s spooky Halloween Masquerade Ball got in to full swing. Residents and staff got in to the spirit of things by decorating the home/creating Halloween decorations, pumpkin carving and preparing for the Sutton Grange Masked Ball with entertainment by the spooktacular Rachel Rose.
Poetry Afternoon
Yesterday we had a wonderful afternoon in the garden reading some poetry. Our residents heard some of their favourite and classic poems, read out by Alison our activities coordinator and even read some of their own. Our beautiful garden was the peaceful setting we needed to relax with a glass of sherry and listen to the poems.
Bible Stories
We have a weekly bible stories session led by our friend in the community Claire. Our residents really enjoy listening to the stories from the bible and discussing it afterwards with a nice cup of tea or coffee.
Edinburgh Botanical Garden
Our homes enjoyed a wonderful virtual tour of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh with Community Engagement Manager, Charlotte Walker, and Botanic Cottage Operations Co-ordinator, Laura Gallagher.
The residents were thrilled to learn more about the history of the beautiful Garden, which is now a home to an impressive plant collection from around the world.
Charlotte and Laura also gave a demonstration of making fresh herbal tea and were happy to answer our questions. The virtual experience was truly enjoyed by all who joined.
Special guests
We recently had a visit from a local horse stables and our residents really enjoyed talking to the riders, asking questions about how they are looked after. They also had fun petting the horses and enjoying the weather.
Upcoming events
November
What's going on in November? We'll be hosting our annual Dog Show, taking a virtual walk through the Wallace Collection, and taking a trip out to Blackpool's Illuminations.
Countdown to Christmas!
We have something going on every single day on the lead up to Christmas at Sutton Grange! Pick your favourites and come along and join us.
Coffee Mornings - 3rd Wednesday of Each Month
We extend a warm invitation for you to join us for a cuppa and to make new friends - all welcome.
Gardening Club - Every Thursday
Each week our residents and families get together for some planting, seeding, and potting! We'd love you to join us for our Gardening Club, click below for more information.
Baby & Toddler Group - 2nd Wednesday of Each Month
Everyone invited to pop along for a cup of tea, some snacks and some intergenerational activities with the little ones!
Dementia Choir - Every Wednesday
Come along as we're joined by wonderful local organisation Carousel as they host their weekly Memories R Made Dementia Choir at our home. Everyone is welcome!
