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
We are "Dementia Friends"
Sutton Grange was proud to guest host this quarter's "Lancashire County Council Activities Coordinator's Forum", we were also able to deliver "Dementia Friends" training to many of the delegates on the day
World Ukulele Day
Residents, their families and staff were entertained by a Ukulele group officially known as "A Cluster of Pluckers" ! General Manager, Benn Mott said the music was really great and so uplifting. The group were so good we look forward to seeing them again at Sutton Grange.
Burns Night Celebration
Residents and families celebrated with a wonderful set of traditional Scottish music by the talented Piper, Bob Wilson. We also read and listened to some Robert Burns classic poetry, alongside some other poems from the time of the great Rabbie Burns.
HOME LOOKS FORWARD TO ‘NEW ERA’ AFTER ACHIEVING CQC ‘GOOD’ RATING
Sutton Grange passed a recent Care Quality Commission inspection with an overall “Good” rating after being praised for a responsive, safe, effective, caring and well-led service. The CQC inspected the home on 19th November 2019, the report was released on 31st December 2019 and rated the home, run by Barchester Healthcare, as “Good” overall.
Bennett Mott, General Manager at Sutton Grange said: “We are delighted that Sutton Grange was rated ‘Good’ overall following the CQC’s most recent inspection. The team at Sutton Grange always strive to provide the best possible quality care for everyone who lives at the home.”
"The Wizard of Banks" Panto
There's no place like care home for panto!
There are no limits to the talents of the Staff at Sutton Grange as witnessed and thoroughly appreciated by a full house of residents, their families and friends at this years Panto performance written and produced by General Manager Benn Mott.
The cast of "The Wizard of Banks" was made up of carers, nurses and activities coordinators who delivered a hilarious and most enjoyable production which was a variation of The Wizard of Oz film, much loved by all.
Residents Mark Armistice Day
Residents mark Armstice Day
To mark Armistice Day, Residents of Sutton Grange welcomed the children from local school, St Stephens Primary as part of their as part of the Generations Unite Initiative, making poppies for Armistice Day in Remembrance which was displayed in the homes entrance foyer & bistro. A touch of nostalgia was added with a performance by talented vocalist, Sophie Bennett who performed wartime greats with everyone singing along.
General Manager Bennett Mott said: “We would like to thank everyone who came along and contributed to our events and made the occasion all the more poignant.”
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!
