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
Fiddlemuffs
Resident, Anne, was delighted with her new fiddlemuffs, which were so kindly knitted by a group of ladies in Bolton.
Coffee Morning
A few of us braved the January weather to attend a coffee morning at the local social club, raising funds for St Stephen's Church.
Christmas at Sutton
The children of St Stephen’s Primary School delighted us by coming along to sing Christmas carols beneath the Christmas tree. Other visitors included Banks Brass Band, singer and musician, Hugh Dent, pianist, Stuart Coldwell, and Memory Lane Productions, with their version of The Wizard of Oz. On Christmas Day, Father Christmas managed to call in on his way back to the North Pole and visited every resident with a carefully chosen gift.
Foundation Champion
Carer, Ann Soden, was named the 'Foundation Champion of the Year' at the Barchester Care Awards 2017. Ann raised £600 for Barchester's Charitable Foundation after cycling 1,000 miles from Land's End all the way to John O'Groats in just 14 days, and completed the incredible feat on her own without any companions to get her through the toughest parts of the journey.
November Entertainment
November’s entertainers were Debbie Wilson and our regular visitor, Hugh Dent. On each occasion, they found themselves accompanied by own own musicians – Ken tickling the ivories and Bob showing us how to drum.
Preparing for Christmas
We've been preparing for Christmas with our very talented artists here at Sutton Grange.
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!
