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
Barchy Bear's Bake Off
As part of our National Care Home Open Day celebrations, the children from Churchtown Primary School were invited to enter our Barchy Bear Bake Off competition. All of the residents, staff and guests were very impressed with how hard everyone must have worked. Kystina Dodd, our Activities Coordinator, who hosted the event, presented the three very talented winners with a certificate and a prize.
Open Day at Sutton Grange
At our recent open day, residents were proud to display some of their artwork, including handmade decoupage items created with the help of Churchtown Primary School students.
Throughout the day, we were very lucky to have many visitors, including local MP, Seema Kennedy, who met with residents, and admired their artwork. Residents enjoyed a performance from Jo Howarth from ‘Musical Memories’ and Animal Assisted Therapist, Bev Edwards, brought along some animals, which residents loved spending time with.
To top the day off, local students from Churchtown Primary School competed in our Barchester Foundation ‘Bake-Off’, judged by our visitors and residents. Overall, it was a very successful, cake-filled day!
Celebrating the Queen's Official Birthday
For the Queen’s birthday weekend, residents enjoyed reminiscing with our pianist, Stuart Coldwell.
Strictly Churchtown Come Dancing
Residents were treated to a lovely afternoon of ballroom dancing by the very talented children off Churchtown School.
Birthday Celebrations
Residents at Sutton Grange have been enjoying birthday celebrations for Geoffrey with delicious birthday cake!
Well-Being Sessions
Residents from Sutton Grange have been enjoying well-being sessions which is chair based excercises they get together and do!
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!
