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
24 Hour Badmintonathon Raises Over £3000 for Local Charities
We recently took park in Woodvale Badminton Club's 24 hour 'badmintonathon' to raise money for charity.
Debbie Balmforth and her daughter, Lizzie, who both work at Sutton grange, took part in the challenge.
The event was opened by The Mayor of Sefton, Mr Ian Brodie-Brown, at 7:00pm on Friday 9th September, and play was continuous until 7:00pm on Saturday 10th.
The event was very well-supported and Sutton Grange sponsored an hour, between 9:00pm and 10:00pm.
The fantastic event raised over £3000 for 2 local charities, Queenscourt Hospice and Southport Lifeboat.
Our 2nd Birthday Party
What a fabulous day we all had at Sutton Grange when we celebrated our 2nd Birthday.
Residents, staff, friends and family were treated to an afternoon of fun and entertainment in the café area and in the gardens as the sun shone on us all afternoon.
General Manager, Beverley Davis, introduced herself to everyone, and we all gave her a warm welcome and gifted her some flowers.
Employee of the Month - August
August's Employee of the Month goes to Sarah Lumb. Sarah's hard work is shown everyday through her dedication to resident's needs. Sarah's vibrant personality shines through and everyone at the home loves her! Well done, Sarah.
What have we been up to?
There has been lots going on at Sutton Grange recently: residents admired their hard work at the Gardening Club, the weekly ice cream man became very popular at the home and our Hawaiian-themed summer party was a huge hit! The party was full to the brim with cake, bucks fizz, prosecco and a buffet. We really celebrated our second birthday in style! We also welcomed our new General Manager, Bev Davis, to the home.
Live Entertainment
We enjoyed a vibrant performance from entertainer, Hugh Dent, who wowed us with instruments, song sheets, and a good ol' fashioned knees up!
A Trip to the Canal
Residents soaked up the scenery at the canal whilst reminiscing over a nice cup of tea and an Eccles cake at our local marina.
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!
