Activities at Sycamore Grove Care Home

We understand that the people we support have passions and interests that could be difficult to pursue after moving into a care home – but that doesn’t mean we don’t encourage them to try! Some hobbies can define a person, so our Activities Coordinators are dedicated to ensuring that everyone we support is able to do what makes them happy to the best of their abilities. Social events are organised with individual tastes in mind and with the idea that residents have the opportunity to try new and exciting things.

Enriching life
Watch our video on life enrichment in our homes.

Lynette Allen

Activities lead and Speak up Champion

I first worked in the care sector in 2016. I have since gained a wealth of experience in dedicated dementia and residential activities, where I was an Activities Coordinator.

The largest and best part of my role was to ensure my residents were engaged in meaningful activities on a daily basis. I do this by taking into account their life history, their interests, likes and dislikes in order to promote their wellbeing currently and for the future. Liaising with family, friends and members of the community is also part of my role and it offers continuity to the lives of our residents. I love giving people a purpose and enabling our residents to do as much as possible of the things they love to do.

I cannot wait to welcome our residents into their wonderful new home and help to bring smiles, joy and laughter to each day.

Life-encriching activities booklet

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 Sycamore Grove Care Home

Classic Comedy Capers at Sycamore Grove!

Our residents enjoyed a trip down memory lane this afternoon with a screening of the Marx Brothers' hilarious film, "A Night in Casablanca" at the cinema!
From the iconic Groucho to the zany Harpo and the ever-scheming Chico, the Marx Brothers' slapstick comedy and quick wit had everyone in stitches! Laughter truly is the best medicine, and our residents were certainly feeling the health benefits today.

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Our resident poet Ron has been penning a new poem

The team are really proud of what we do and to be recognised in poem form is lovely reading.

Thank you Ron for your wonderful poem and please keep submitting your amazing literature it keeps us all going and allows us the pride in hard work we put in.

Get Growing at Sycamore Grove: Flowers & Herbs Abloom!

The raised beds at Sycamore Grove are bursting with color and fragrance thanks to our amazing residents! We recently gave our beds a refresh, and now they're overflowing with beautiful flowers and fresh herbs.

Blooming Beauties: We have a stunning variety of flowers that not only add a touch of cheer to the grounds but also attract pollinators like butterflies and bees!

We can't wait to watch our garden flourish throughout the season! Stay tuned for more updates on our green-thumbed residents and their harvest bounty.

Happy Birthday June!

Here's to June, the birthday girl with a smile as bright as the candles on her delicious Victoria sponge cake! We hope you had a wonderful day filled with joy, laughter, and of course, cake! Here's to many more birthdays to come!

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Shaken, Not Stirred! (But Also Stirred!)

The atmosphere was sophisticated, the conversation lively, and the cocktails? Absolutely delightful! 

We enjoyed at Sycamore Grove a delightful Cocktail Evening, complete with expertly crafted drinks, delicious nibbles, and plenty of laughter.

From classic Martinis to refreshing Mojitos, our residents had a fantastic time sipping on their favourites and reminiscing about glamorous evenings spent out.

A big thank you to our amazing staff for creating such a special event! It was a night to remember.

Sunshine, Sea Views, and Smiles on Eastbourne Seafront!

Our residents at Sycamore Grove soaked up the glorious sunshine today with a delightful afternoon out at a cafe on the Eastbourne seafront!

With the sparkling ocean as their backdrop, they enjoyed delicious treats and refreshing drinks, all while basking in the warm weather and the refreshing sea breeze. The sound of waves gently lapping against the shore and the lively atmosphere created a truly relaxing and enjoyable experience.