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
Secret Garden
Over the last few months a lot of effort and time has been spent on our Secret Garden.
Positioned in our court yard and guided by our very own resident enthusiastic Gardener Adele and with vegetable seeds planted by some of the residents, we are able to have our tea outside and enjoy the tranquil court yard with beautiful flowers and flourishing vegetables all around us.
Those with a keen ear can also hear the birds that take advantage of the area with us.
Carers Week
Residents wanted to thank all the wonderful staff at the home, whose hard work and dedication make a real difference to the lives of those living in their care. Carers Week is an annual event to raise awareness of caring, highlighting the challenges carers face, and recognising the contribution they make to our residents, families and communities throughout the UK. The theme for Carers Week this year is ‘Making caring visible, valued and supported’ - to shine a light on all those who work tirelessly behind the scenes to care for vulnerable people in our communities. Care Staff were treated to a special presentation from our Manager Robert and Deputy Manager Nisha and all carers were given gifts as a small thank you for all there hardwork and dedication. We finished off with cake all round and lots of sweets treats
VE Day
Today in Sutton Valence Care Home we utilised a range of memorabilia to mark the Victory in Europe during the Second World War. Bertha one of our residents so rightly said “it’s sad to remember because war is painful”, but it is however, a day we must remember in history.Regina, another resident at Sutton Valence supported this by saying "we were just young babies but the memories are very strong and yet war still goes on, as we think of those in the Ukraine now in another war." Very apt words from a generation that had witnessed so much.
Love is in the air at Sutton Valence
Staff and residents celebrated the day with Chef Suraj and Mark creating heart-shaped biscuits, handmade truffles for our residents to enjoy. The home was decorated with big red balloons and heart shaped decorations.
Elvis' Birthday
The home was transformed into Graceland recently to mark what would have been Elvis Presley’s 86th birthday on 8th January.
It is estimated that Elvis has sold over one billion records worldwide so to honour the undisputed King of Rock & Roll, the staff and residents enjoyed a fantastic day of music, fun and dancing.
Christmas Gifts and Festivities
There was lots happening at Sutton Valence over the Christmas period, including wonderful wreath making sessions and lots of present giving!
