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.
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 Valence Care Home
Happy 100th Birthday Joan!
Joan your heart is made of gold, and you have a century's worth of wisdom and experiences. ...
Joan requested a quiet, private celebration with her family and friends to be held in our Private Dining and lounge area.
Afternoon Tea with soft, low background music, family and friends was Joan's wish to celebrate her 100th birthday wish granted.
Of course, we had to make it a little extra special by adding a decanted bottle of her favourite tipple, Sherry, accompanied by vintage Sherry glasses. That extra touch!
Joan was truly excited to receive her card from the King which we saved for her family to present to her; more so as Joan had expressed to a family member that she'd not received a card from the King!
Easter at Sutton Valence
Easter is the only time when it's perfectly safe to put all your eggs in one basket." - Evan Esar.
Well, we certainly did put our eggs all in one basket ... a basket of fun!
Our very own Easter bunny aka Amy hopped her way around our home with Easter Treats for our family residents.
The Easter display of hats were designed and created by our Craft Club. Their comradeship, sharing of ideas and assisting each other shines in the designs.
Easter Cake Competition
Resident Adele Govett has entered the Resident Category of Barchester Care Homes Easter Cake Competition. Adele said she had challenged herself to “create characters and flowers she hasn’t made before”. We think Adele has certainly fulfilled her personal challenge above and beyond! Adele also explained the reasoning behind her masterpiece. Her inspiration was the White Cross in Lenham where she grew up and the Easter Cross. Daffodils, Cherry Blossom, Pussy Willow, Lambs and chicks are all signs of Spring. New beginnings
Sutton Valence visits local pantomime
Our Residents enjoyed a fantastic afternoon showing of Beauty and the Beast.
Our very own staff member Emily stared as the Evil witch Sacre Bleu. Residents had such a fantastic time and Resident Enid recalls her time playing in an Amateur group when she was younger. The cast all gathered round at the end to take a group photo with everyone. Well done Emily for such a fantastic performance.
A Relaxing hand massage for Keith
Keith enjoyed a much needed organic hand massage from our visiting Neil Yards Remedies Consultant Caroline.
Not only were Keith's hand lovely and soft afterwards Keith felt pleasantly relaxed afterwards. The aroma within the home was definitely intoxicating.
Hand massages can help reduce anxiety, hand pain, improve your mood, sleep quality and grip hand strength.
Intergenerational Fun
New is the year, new are the hopes, new is the resolution, new are the spirits and new are our warm wishes to you all. Have a promising and fulfilling New Year.
Our day was blessed with two little angels visiting their Nanny and helping us get ready to ring in the New Year.
Intergenerational activity time is so precious to witness.
Enid said "that's it put a little there, you are so clever" little ones smile was wordless!
