Activities at Sutton Valence Care Home
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.
Gemma Bhandari
My name is Gemma I am an Activities coordinator at Sutton Valence care home. I have been working here for nine years and love it. I grew up in Sutton valence village and attended the local Primary school.
I have always been passionate about the care of others and enjoy enriching the lives of our Residents. I have a Diploma in Health and social care and have worked in private health care for over 14 years. I have always loved performing arts and studied this at school. I am a very proud Mother to Amaya and Jacob.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
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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
Chamber Choir Visit
Last week, we had the pleasure of watching the Chamber Choir, Senior Strings and Violin Trio from Sutton Valence prep‘ school who brought the magic of Christmas to our home.
The pupils performed a beautiful selection of Christmas carols, with some of our residents and their families joining in to sing along.
Their Senior Strings and Violin Trio had the opportunity to showcase their talents in a special performance for us.
Such a wonderful community connection which was thoroughly enjoyed by us all.
Christmas Tree
This is not any ole tree, this tree represents kindness and generosity which hits your heart.
The bow at the top was donated by a complete stranger that Activities Coordinator, Jacinta, chatted to whilst shopping for baubles. The lady said "caring for our elderly is a remarkable thing to do".
Sutton Valence Gardening Association donated nearly all the baubles on the tree.
The lights and more red baubles were donated by our resident Phyllis's daughter (Di) and son in law (Nigel) aka Father Christmas.
Romance in the Air
There was a little romance in the air at lunchtime...
Did you know you are welcome to join your loved ones for lunch and a glass of wine?
Better still, book our Private Diner and have a special family dining experience!
Jen and her husband had a wonderful lunch this week!
Remembrance Day Commemoration
At Sutton valence we commemorated Remembrance Sunday with our very own service.
Residents and staff laid wreaths in honour of the day and spoke about memories from that time.
We gathered around the TV to watch the live service from the cenotaph and held the two minutes silence throughout the home.
We held another small service on the Monday.
Care Awards
We'd like to congratulate our South Divisional winner, Lorraine!
Staff and residents at Sutton valence are celebrating our South Divisional winner, Lorraine Wickens.
Over 5,250 incredibly high-standard nominations were received this year.
Lorraine joined winners from across the UK at a special awards event to celebrate their outstanding achievements, which we watched live from the home.
Huge congratulations from all of us!
Declan at the Rugby
Happiness is free but priceless…
One of ‘THE’ most honourable parts of our role as lifestyle and enrichment Activity Co-coordinators, is being able to organise and carry through the simplest of wishes.
“Amazing, amazing, amazing." Were Declan’s words summing up ‘his’ wish to watch a Rugby match.
Cranbrook Rugby club were one hundred percent incredible! Our special thanks go to Mandy and Lindsay for making us feel exceptionally welcome.
