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
All the colours of the Rainbow
Local Nurseries "Florna Plants" gifted Staff and Residents beautiful colourful planters. It was a wonderful surprise! We will enjoy the planters for months to come and say a very big Thank You to Florna Plants for the very kind gesture.
St George's Day
With an energetic demonstration of Slaying the Dragon, residents enjoyed hitting the shield as we celebrated St George's Day followed by an afternoon of games
Easter Joy
The Easter Bunny brought a lot of chocolate love to residents when he delivered Easter Eggs to us all. Residents were thrilled to meet with a life size Easter Bunny bearing delicious chocolate eggs for everyone.
Family Time
Residents have written personal messages to their families and loved ones on a fabulous banner created with Rob, Activities Coordinator. The photos of our banner with messages of Love, Fondness and Friendship have been posted on our very own facebook page which is getting lots of "Likes"
Mothering Sunday
Deliveries of Mother's Day flowers brought smiles to many resident's faces. General Manager, Benn Mott, also made sure that everyone received a firm favourite with love from the staff at Sutton Grange in the shape of some lovely potted Daffodils!
The Icing on the Cake
In celebration of recently achieving a "GOOD" CQC rating, General Manager Benn Mott hosted an afternoon tea & singalong by way of a VIP thank you to all staff at Sutton Grange. Benn said "Our wonderful colleague & administrator, Karen has contributed above and beyond once again by presenting everyone with her homemade celebration cake. The design is magnificent and the sponge was just delicious, this really is the icing on the cake!"
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!
