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.
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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
World Chocolate Day
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Sutton Grange care home in Banks had a fantastic time celebrating World Chocolate Day on July 7, surely one of the best days of the year!
Activities staff at Sutton Grange Rob and Alison arranged with local chocolatiers Chocolate Whirled in Southport, for a chocolate demonstration and talk about the history of chocolate and how Chocolate Whirled was started.
The residents got the opportunity to make some chocolate treats to take back to Sutton Grange including a full bar of chocolate and a chocolate lollypop.
Icelandic adventures for Residents
We took a wonderful virtual trip to Iceland’s Puffin Rescue Centre at the Beluga Whale Sanctuary.
We were able to virtually meet some of the rescued Atlantic Puffins and to learn interesting facts about their care and unique lives. We took a peek into their lives in the wild, the Puffling rescue program in the Westman Islands, and how SEA LIFE Trust Beluga Whale Sanctuary’s team takes care of these charismatic little birds each day.
It was a very exciting experience, enjoyed by all.
Blenheim Palace virtual talk
Our residents were treated to a virtual talk live from Blenheim Palace discussing the how the palace was involved in WW2. The residents were intrigued on what things happened and how the palace functioned during this time.
We also afterwards had a reminiss on how Blackpool has changed over the years, we watched a mini documentary on Blackpool and the footage of Blackpool of yesteryear was amazing and brought back plenty of memories for our residents.
Quiz and exercise in the garden
At Sutton Grange we enjoy stimulating both body and mind, in these sessions we had a general knowledge quiz as we are preparing for our next zoom quiz with our sister homes, Crabwall Hall and Oak Grange.
Everyone enjoyed the quiz and there was lots of laughter to be heard at some of the obscurity of the question answers.
The afternoon consisted of a little bit of an exercise session. Gentle exercises to keep us all nice and supple.
We then rewarded our hard work with a coffee afternoon in the sun and chats about travel and sitting in the sun when we were younger.
Residents enjoy tour of Hereford Cathedral
We had a lovely time joining the team from Hereford Cathedral for an exciting virtual session.
We enjoyed a glimpse of this spectacular building and its treasures in a series of short pre-recorded videos. From the stunning gardens which lead down to the River Wye, to the Mappa Mundi and Chained Library.
It was wonderful to learn more about the history and beauty of Hereford Cathedral.
Carers week party
The residents had a wonderful time celebrating with our amazing staff team, we had an afternoon tea prepared and served by our kitchen staff and as you can see they all did an amazing job, ensuring that everyone was very well fed. We also had wonderful entertainment by the talented Rachel Rose who provided our music for the afternoon
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!
