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
Carers Week
Carers Week is a wonderful opportunity to recognise and celebrate all the amazing carers that are part of the Sutton Grange family. Due to the current pandemic, our carers have gone above and beyond in ensuring that they continue to put the care of our wonderful residents care first.
Sutton Grange would like to thank all our care staff for the dedication and compassion you show our residents every single day.
Showing Appreciation
Barchester showed their appreciation to staff for all their hard work during this pandemic by sending everyone a lovely thank you card and wristband.
Sweet Treats
Residents enjoyed the beautiful weather whilst making and tasting some blueberry pancakes and welsh cakes throughout the day. The residents enjoyed mixing the ingredients ready to be put on our pancake maker. As you can see, they went down a treat!
Mental Health Awareness Week
Staff and residents had a discussion about mental health and what is affecting them throughout the lockdown period. We discussed about us missing families and the visits that the residents have each week.
Appreciation for Nurses
In Honor of the 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Florence Nightingale. We are acknowledging "Nurses Week" & "International Nurses Day". We have awarded our Nurses with Appreciation Certficates which they are proudly displaying. This is just one of the many ways we plan to thank our nurses and recognise others this week.
Heart felt thanks
A wonderful initiative in support of the Front Line called "Preston's Heroes" shared hearts and headbands made by the group "Sewing Urgent Supplies" Our staff and residents would like to say a very big thank you to all involved, we are encouraged and inspired by this extraordinary community kindness. Thank You
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!
