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
July at Sutton Grange
It’s been such a busy summer since new activities staff, Christina and Alison, joined the team. There’s been lots of fun in the garden with Sutton Grange’s own little bit of Wimbledon and a very colourful version of the Open Golf Championship, but we’ve also taken time to relax beneath our parasols with afternoon tea and music.
Things have been flourishing elsewhere in the garden, keeping the Gardening Club very busy, whilst Ken’s harvests have started with a bumper crop of potatoes.
Alison delights us with a steady stream of furry and feathered friends, with Diva, the the most delightful dog, becoming a very frequent visitor, and we have also had chicks popping in for a cuddle.
Singer, Debbie Wilson, reeled back the years with a selection of our favourite songs.
Easter Raffle
Our Easter raffle was won by resident, Ken. Congratulations! Thank you to everyone who entered; you helped raise money for Barchester's Charitable Foundation and the residents' fund!
Flower Pot Painting
Rainy days have been a good excuse to decorate flower pots for our blooming garden.
Gardening Club
Gardening Club has been in full swing this spring with Gardener, Paul, helping us plant a new blossom tree on our Memory Lane community, Blossom Walk.
St David's Day Celebrations
Staff and residents enjoyed live music, singing and dancing on St David's Day.
Flower Arranging
Residents spent time flower arranging, enjoying the touch of petals and scents of roses.
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!
