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
Musical Medley
We were joined by Dave Dare, who entertained us with some great music.
Baking Apples
We picked some apples from the garden and filled them with Whiskey-soaked dried fruit, then topped them with butter and sugar. After baking them, we ate them as part of our lunch, and they were delicious.
Karaoke with Mad Pete
We had a wonderful time with Mad Pete, who came along and entertained us with some karaoke. Residents and staff sang their little hearts out. This was the first time for some people, but we all enjoyed the music and we are looking forward to him coming back.
Autumn Newsletter
Please click here to read the autumn edition of our newsletter.
Garden Centre Visit
We had a great afternoon out at the local garden centre. Residents bought bulbs to plant for the winter.
Scarecrow Festival
The Scarecrow Festival is a local event that we decided to participate in. Residents first designed the scarecrow, then we made our papier-mâché head, dressed and stuffed her with straw. General Manager, Ben, even added the finishing touches to her beautiful face.
Although we never won any prizes, we all agreed that she was first class. Residents also went on trips in the minibus to see all the other 80 scarecrows in the village that other people had made.
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!
