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
Live music from PJ and Rose
Our Residents enjoyed a lovely afternoon of Music from PJ and Rose. Everybody was rocking around the Christmas tree with some Christmas classics. We had Families that were visiting their loved one’s joining in as well. From all of us at Sutton Valence we hope you have a brilliant Christmas.
Armistice Day
Sutton Valence Care Home in Sutton Valence commemorated the signing of the Armistice Day agreement on the day that the guns finally fell silent. They joined the rest of the United Kingdom in holding a two-minute silence at the eleventh hour, on the eleventh day, of the eleventh month.
As well as marking Armistice Day by wearing poppies and observing the national two minute silence, residents took part in two services one overseen by Reverend Fiona Haskett and a second wreath laying service of our own.
Remembrance Service
Today we commemorated the signing of the Armistice Day agreement on the day that the guns finally fell silent. As well as marking Armistice Day by wearing poppies and observing the national two-minute silence, residents took part in two services one overseen by Reverend Fiona Haskett and a second wreath laying service of our own organised by Adele, one of our residents. Our day was made extra special with the conversations that followed both services.
A Christmas Garden Centre Trip
At Sutton valence our Residents Lynn and Adele enjoyed a trip to our local garden centre in Staplehurst Kent. They had a lovely afternoon soaking up the amazing Christmas decorations that were on display and it got us all excited to start putting up our very own decorations soon in the home. Before home time we stopped off at the coffee shop for hot chocolates and of course a slice of cake.
Halloween at Sutton Valence
While we might not be keen on displaying Skeletons, Ghouls and Ghosts in our home, we definitely enjoyed the amazing flower display that Emma said she just 'threw together' for us. The display of Autumn flowers and Berries was amazing. Our plain Pumpkin did not turn into the Cinderella carriage but a beautiful display to share with everyone. As Lynn said, “it certainly was not just thrown together.” which is what our Emma was trying to get away with saying.
Halloween would not be the same in Sutton Valence without the 60 plus hand knitted pumpkin hats that arrive every year. They are used to cover a little chocolate treat or piece of fruit for our residents and we thank Heather for her time and efforts. The little hats are collected and recycled to new-born baby units in our community.
Diwali Celebrations at Sutton Valence
We have been sharing preserved fruits and savouries, enjoyed making lanterns, and looking at bright flowers all in celebration for Diwali. This is a beautiful family Festival of Light. Sabitha is a Senior Nurse and gave up her time to explain how the family make special foods, and worship different Gods over several days. They take gifts to Brothers, who have a family role to help protect them and they enjoy family time together.
