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
Animal-Assisted Therapy
We had a visit from Beverly Edwards from Animal Assisted Therapy and other friends who brought along a colourful selection of animals. We learnt a lot and, most importantly, we got to pet the animals!
Monthly Coffee Morning
Our monthly coffee morning went off without a hitch, and some residents carried it on into the afternoon by soaking up the sun in the garden with some fresh fruit!
Weekly Gardening Club
Sutton Grange’s weekly gardening club was held in doors this week, but that didn’t stop us from keeping busy.
Sutton Grange Took a Walk for Alzheimer's Society
Sutton Grange Care Home took up the challenge of walking up one of the Lake District's highest peaks to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society.
Emily Leavitt, one of our lovely Carers who organised this event, said: ”Oh my God, what an amazing day we all had! And to do it for the Alzheimer's Society, which is very close to all our hearts, made it even better. We found this to be a massive challenge that pushed some of us to tears and took 9 hours; we climbed down the ridge on the way down and I was terrified (I expected Bear Grylls to join us at any moment), but our team work got us to the end."
Meet Ken
Ken was one of our first residents here at Sutton Grange, and wholeheartedly embraces an array of activities throughout the home.
Through his own interests, Ken has been instrumental in helping us to provide interesting activities, aiding in building a sense of community and comradery amongst both staff and residents alike.
Ken’s interests have given us a basis for our weekly gardening club, a music club, and a film club. Ken’s love of painting means that our lovely activity room is never short of something beautiful to look at!
Ken says, "I don’t work hard, I just like to keep myself entertained."
As Ken enjoys keeping busy, he has joined the panel at interviews, asking potential staff important questions from a resident's perspective. His latest role here at Sutton Grange sees him talking to families who may be looking for care, about life here at Sutton Grange.
To thank him for his help and wonderful presence, we presented him with a set of paints and brushes for his favourite hobby.
Employee of the Month - June
Activities Coordinator, Krystina Dodd, has been named June's Employee of the Month here at Sutton Grange, as voted by staff, residents and relatives.
Krystina is relatively new to Sutton Grange and has settled into her role very well, providing activities that are fun, stimulating, therapeutic and most of all - fun!
She has such a passion for exploring the individual needs of residents and provides one-to-one time in an effort listen to ideas and arrange appropriate activities for them.
Marie Forshaw, our Deputy Manager, presented her with a certificate and a £25 voucher to say well done.
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!
