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
Meet Ruben...
"Look dear, look at my doll that my Grand-daughter, Sophie, bought for me out of her piggy bank" was the greeting I got this morning from our beautiful Phyllis.
The shear delight and pleasure she got receiving 'Ruben' doll was electrifying.
"Ruben has a button nose, just like my Mum's but hers was prettier" Joan said. Whilst taking her photo, Phyllis asked if she could take one of Ruben for her Grand-daughter.
A natural! - Phyllis found it fascinating that she could see the photo once it was taken and proceeded to explain to me about cameras in the 'olden days'
I think Phyllis took a marvellous shot of Ruben; don't you?
Exploring Crafts
What an eclectic few weeks our residents have had at Sutton Valence Care Home.
Our main aim was to try our hands at different medium crafts. Fantastic creative thinking was certainly in full flow. It's all still work in progress to produce the final suggested projects; group painting, pom pom art, upcycling, felt flower wreaths and brooches plus more.
As each project evolves our residents are sure to be proud to show off their creative hands and minds.
Norman visits Maidstone Market
This morning we were up bright and early to take Resident Norman to his favourite spot Maidstone Market. Norman is a local man and has been going there for years, he particularly loved showing us around and bumping into friends he has made from the Market. Norman purchased a beautiful picture and frame which he can’t wait to hang in his bedroom. It was an absolute pleasure to hear of how Norman remembers Maidstone town from years past and how it has changed in his eyes.
RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch
This year we took part in the RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch with our residents and collected information for the National Survey.
Residents had a brilliant time preparing bird food, filling up birdfeeders to attract the birds before they got started and then looking up the different species in their bird books to make sure they were logging them correctly. They saw Wrens, Blue Tits, Robins, Wood Pigeons and hungry Magpies.
Crafting
At Sutton Valence, we like to take the time, to get to know our residents because for some, this is an important part of their life, and we take this into account when planning activities.
While looking at the spiritual welfare for our residents we have decided to get involved with Peter Walker Sculptor’s beautiful ‘Peace Doves’ an art installation at Rochester Cathedral this month. We have collected paper Doves for our residents to write prayers on. This will then be returned to the Cathedral and added to what is planned as a stunning and thought provoking art installation.
Spiritual Welfare
At Sutton Valence, we take the time to get to know our residents in order to plan meaningful activities. While looking at the spiritual welfare of our residents, we have decided to get involved with sculptor Peter Walker's beautiful ‘Peace Doves’, an art installation at Rochester Cathedral, this month.
We have collected paper Doves for our residents to write a prayer on. This will then be returned to the Cathedral and added to what is planned as a stunning and thought provoking art installation.
