Activities at Sutton Valence Care Home
Our teams are trained to enrich the lives of residents through stimulating the mind, body and soul, and taking the time to learn about each person to ensure everyone receives support that adds enrichment to their life.
Our activities team are great at building the activities programme around the likes and interests of the people we care for. Ensuring that our social events offer fun and adventure is part of the ethos of our home; it’s important that those we support can enjoy an active and social lifestyle. Of course, there will always be those who prefer peace and quiet, and in these instances, a cup of tea and a chat are always welcomed.
Jacinta Wilson
The job description of Activities Coordinator fitted me perfectly and brought me out of retirement; I did miss the social aspect of working life... Enriching resident’s lives through art & crafts coupled with a vibrant caring nature is me to at T. I have a passion to give our residents access to their own self-esteem and confidence. Re-gain, explore or enhance their quality of Winter Life. Share the tools to make each moment the best it can be and if, it's, not then let's explore why? My team buddy laughs with me when I recall or mention Golden/Platinum moments I've been blessed with. I witness them every day. Finding a way to give purpose to a day is a mission of mine and I do my very best for our resident family to gain that.
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 Valence Care Home
Pamper time with Millie
Pamper time with Millie.
Millie is a young volunteer that visits us once a week to spend time with our resident family.
Millie decided she would love to do a pamper session; out came the coconut infused pamper gloves to get those hands all soft and ready for a coat of paint on the nails too.
Sylvia's reaction was priceless, putting on the pamper glove ... "gosh it's cold and slippery" she said with a chuckle.
Thank you, Millie. You are such an air of inspiration to all young people.
Jean's 100th Birthday!
We were honoured to be able to celebrate Jean's 100th Birthday.
Knowing Jean loves a Cowboy, Western films and music, we pulled out all the stops and surprised Jean with a real life Cowboy delivering her birthday cake whilst she was enjoying a special luncheon in our dining room with her family!
Jean's face was priceless and the family reaction golden.
Our thanks go to Andy (our Western crazy Gardener aka cowboy) for stepping in and being a good sport also to Rafael (chief) for the wonderful 100th Birthday cake made especially for Jean.
We hope you had a wonderful 100th birthday Jean.
Theatre Trip!
Residents enjoyed a trip to the Panto to see Robinson Crusoe and the Pirates over the weekend.
It was also extra special as one of our staff members, Emily, was performing the part of an evil pirate! The wonderful team at Leeds village hall donate tickets to our residents every year.
Happy Birthday Colin!
Just a little mention to wish Colin a very Happy Birthday. Colin enjoyed an afternoon tea with his nephew and wife in our private dining area.
Colin’s nephew said it was a great pleasure to celebrate his uncle’s birthday in such wonderful surroundings and kind staff.
What a day!
Not only was it our Opening Day Event, it was also a day filled with joy, fun, dance and laughter all mixed in with care staff, admin and resident families infusing the atmosphere within our home.
Ricky Boxall, once again, you've hit the high notes and filled our home with your enthusiasm and great voice.
A particular mention has to go to Martin (resident's son) for his dancing prowess with our Activity Team smooth mover Emily.
Family Visits
Often our posts are focused on events that have happened within the home, upcoming or group activities.
But today, whilst on my way to do a few one to one activities with residents, I walked past Brian's room and captured a pure moment of contentment.
The impact of family visiting and encouraging their loved one to embrace a hobby or interest is incredibly beneficial to their wellbeing.
