Activities at Washington Grange Care Home
Our group and individual activities are designed to mentally and physically stimulate those we care for. We try to organise a mix of activities and events that reflect the interests and capabilities of residents for anyone and everyone to participate in. Our evenings of afternoon entertainment is enjoyed by residents and their families, who are all encouraged to sing along and dance. We try to involve our local community; members of the clergy often visit to hold lovely afternoon church services for residents. It is essential that our team are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for those we support through person-centred activities, and that everyone has a fun and active time here at Washington Grange.
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 Washington Grange Care Home
Homes join 100th virtual event
Barchester care homes and hospitals nationwide linked together for a fantastic quiz in celebration of Barchester’s 100th live virtual event.
Residents engaged in a variety of questions ranging from historical trivia to visual puzzles and brainteasers.
Everyone who joined had a fantastic time and enjoyed some friendly competition.
Olympic Games
This morning some of our lovely ladies enjoyed colouring in. We went with the theme Olympics.
They all had great use of their hand eye co-ordination and manipulative skills throughout this activity with fine detail they all produced some beautiful pictures.
Foundation Cook Off
Staff and residents are celebrating because their wonderful Managing Director, Fiona Fagan, from Barchester’s North East and Scotland Division, has stepped completely out of her comfort zone to compete in the Barchester Charitable Foundation Cook Off 2024.
Fiona went head-to-head with the Managing Directors from Barchester’s four other divisions and cooked up a storm to raise a phenomenal £24,595 for Barchester’s Charitable Foundation which helps connect vulnerable people and those living with a disability to community groups in their local area by providing grants to improve mobility and quality of life. Each year the Foundation distributes thousands of pounds to individuals, small community groups and charities across England, Scotland and Wales.
Exploring the Eden Project
Residents across our homes had a fantastic time exploring the Eden Project virtually - an educational charity and visitor attraction based in Cornwall, featuring sprawling outdoor gardens and breathtaking biomes that house the largest indoor rainforest in the world.
During the session, residents who joined were reconnected with nature through their senses, memories and stories. A big thank you to the community team at the Eden Project for the wonderful event.
A special request
With a mischievous glint in her eye, Resident Mary asked if we could support her with a very special request….
It was a simple request and we were only too happy to oblige – Mary wanted to send her daughter a best wishes message with a cheeky picture of herself.
Best wishes from Mary!
Ducklings hatch at Washington Grange
Staff, residents and their guests are celebrating the birth of baby ducks this week at the home.
There was a lot of egg-citement at the home as the first of the ducklings hatched throughout the week. Residents were able to pet and feed the ducks as they found their footing in their new home.
Upcoming events
Calling all Emergency Services - take a break on us!
Calling all emergency services personnel, come and take a break on us! enjoy a refreshing drink and slice of cake with us.
Volunteers - Could you make a difference?
Do you have any spare time? Would you like to Volunteer and make a difference? For more information please contact us.
Coffee Morning - Last Thursday of the month
Join us at our monthly coffee morning and make new friends over a coffee and slice of homemade cake - all welcome.
Are you looking for a place to host a meeting?
Are you looking for a place to host a meeting? Come and see what we have to offer.
