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
Residents judge best dressed Christmas tree competition
Residents from Sutton Grange Care Home in Banks had the tough job of judging the amazing entries sent in to their Best Dressed Christmas Tree Competition. The home launched the competition in December to find the Best Dressed Christmas Tree and they were inundated with entries. Photos of all the trees were hung around the home for Residents to view, and after much talk and deliberation over hot chocolate and mince pies, the Residents chose their winner.
Anna Frear, a Senior Night Carer from Sutton Grange was announced the winner. Her tree donned vibrant red flowers and was topped with a crown, a very regal tribute and Residents loved it!
National Elf Day and making Christmas Spirit boards
Sutton Grange's resident Elf, Sparkles came to see us on his way to the North Pole and served our residents with some delicious home made Mince Pies, made by our kitchen team.
Sparkles also stayed and played some Elf Bingo with our residents which went down a treat, everyone said how much fun the Elf Bingo was and looked forward to playing again throughout the Christmas period.
Our residents also made some Christmas Spirit boards which we wrote on what gives us the Christmas Spirit and decorated them with some lovely Christmas stickers.
Sweet Treat Making Virtual Event
We recently had a virtual event, which all of our residents found fascinating. One of our other Barchester homes chefs kindly showed us all how to decorate some tasty Christmas treats. Everyone who got involved said they had such an amazing time all coming together and going through each process carefully to make them all the same as was being shown on our big screen. The finished results were amazing and very tasty too!
Visited by our friend from Stocks Hall Maudsley
Our residents had a visit from our new friends Stocks Hall Mawdesley who came and spent the morning with us having a coffee and some of our Christmas Cake we made for our Christmas Cake competition.
We had a wonderful time connecting with the other residents and making new friends whilst enjoying our refreshments and a friendly quiz. We are looking forward to catching up with our newly made friends in the new year.
School Choir Festive Visit
This morning we were treated to a Christmas carol service from Banks St. Stephens C of E Primary School choir.
The children brought some festive cheer to the home wearing their Christmas jumpers and singing Christmas songs. Residents and staff sang and clapped along and some even had a little boogie.
The children brought along handmade Christmas cards for the Residents, which they handed out whilst sharing some yummy refreshments.
Minibus Trip to the Garden Centre
We recently took a trip on our minibus to Briarlee Garden Centre to browse the Christmas decorations and displays.
Our Residents had a great time exploring the Christmas displays which brought back memories of shopping for their decorations at home.
Once we had finished having a look around we hopped back onto the minibus and headed back to Sutton Grange for a nice warm cup of tea.
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!
