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
Creation Station
The residents from Sutton Grange have been showing their artistics sides recentlt as 'Creation Station' have been paying them a visit in their activity room.
Boat House Brassiere
What a lovely day! A trip out to Rufford Marina and lunch at the Boat House Brassiere for the residents at Sutton Grange!
Flower Arranging
The residents from Sutton Grange have been enjoying flower arranging recently. It gives them an opportunity to have a good old catch up and create gorgeous flowers to go around the home!
Top 20 Care Home Awards
Sutton Grange in Southport has been named one of the top 20 recommended care homes in The North West, in the carehome.co.uk Top 20 Care Home Awards 2016.
The Top 20 Care Home Awards highlight the most recommended care homes in each region of the UK. The Awards are based on over 55,000 recommendations received by carehome.co.uk from residents, their family and friends from February 2014 – February 2016.
Carehome.co.uk is an online care home directory which collects recommendations about homes across the UK and rates them in order to assist people looking for good quality care services in their search for the ideal care home.
The website's ratings cover all aspects about the home, including cleanliness, facilities, food, activities, safety and security, management, value for money and support of residents.
Ian Clark, General Manager at Sutton Grange said: “It’s fantastic to know that recommendations from residents and their families have positioned Sutton Grange in the top 20 for The North West. The whole team work tirelessly to deliver the highest possible quality care and maintain a warm, homely environment for the individuals living here so we are very proud of this award.”
Pancake Tuesday
Residents, family and friends joined the staff in the café area to celebrate Shrove Tuesday. We all had a lovely afternoon making pancakes!
Mark Lawrenson opens up our new communities
Mark Lawrenson, recently opened the 2 new first floor Communities at Sutton Grange Care Home, this now gives us a total of 70 Bedrooms spread over our 4 communities, providing first–class Nursing and residential care, as well as expert care for those living with dementia. Pictured are, Mark Lawenson (local Celebrity and ex-footballer), Ian Clark (Sutton Grange, General Manager) and Melanie Benson (Barchester Regional Director).
Dr Ann Johnson MBE, gave a talk about living with dementia at the home. Anne lives in another care home near Manchester.
As part of the open Day celebrations, Ann shared a very personal, moving and inspirational account of her day to day life living with her own dementia.
Ann who is also a Alzheimer’s Society champion was presented with a £100 donation to charity.
Mark Lawrenson, patron of the Baby Beat Charity was presented with a cheque for a £100 on behalf of 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!
