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
Gingerbread Decorations
Residents had a lot of fun decorating some gingerbread men – and even more fun eating them!
Macmillan Coffee Morning
We hosted a bake-off in recognition of Macmillan Coffee morning. Jay Tinker, a contestant on Master Chef, came along with his daughter to judge the baked good, and the winner was one of our very own nurses. Cath was rewarded with a bottle of Forgan's 42 gin for her delightful creations!
Good Vibrations
We had Steve Sutton come to entertain us on Friday 12th October. Steve is an amazing performer and all the residents love it when we ask him to join us. He sings a wide variety of songs and gets the residents up to sing and dance, which everyone enjoys.
The Sound of Music
Tina Riley came in to entertain us recently. Everybody thoroughly enjoyed themselves and were singing and dancing along throughout the afternoon. Tina sings many songs from all across the ages and is very popular at Sutton Grange.
Music Man
We were joined by Steve Sutton, who entertained us with his singing and dancing. He is becoming a personal favourite at Sutton Grange.
Talk Like a Pirate Day
We ran with National Talk Like a Pirate Day; Alison and Rob dressed in costumes that were donated for a day by Wizards Den, a fancy dress shop in Liverpool. All the residents and staff were given pirate names for the day, they wore patches, and received certificates for being honorary pirates. We can still hear the pirate song in the distance if we listen quietly.
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!
