Activities at Wood Grange Care Home
Our teams are trained to enrich the lives of residents through stimulating the mind, body and soul, and taking the time to learn about each person to ensure everyone receives support that adds enrichment to their life.
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.
Ruby-Mae Walker
Hello, my name is Ruby-Mae and I am the activities Co-Ordinator here at Wood Grange.
My background is working in dance education and production as well as experience in the mental health care sector. I am extremely passionate about my role here in promoting life enrichment within the home and I feel privileged to work alongside such amazing people, and to be a part of our residents lives, spending quality time with them on a regular basis. I work alongside Louise to plan and organise daily activities to suit our resident’s needs, Louise and I are very enthusiastic about our roles and the resident’s well-being is always at the forefront of our minds.
I love to dance, keep fit by going to the gym and spending time with family.
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 Wood Grange Care Home
Willoughby School Visit
The Willoughby school joined us for games including Frustration, Dominoes, Snakes and ladders, Connect 4 and chess.
Both the students and residents had a wonderful afternoon with friendly competition and group chatter.
100th Birthday Celebrations!
Maria celebrates her 100th birthday with family and friends.
Whilst enjoying a joint party with Cath, we all had an afternoon tea and a live harp player performed.
St Patrick's Day!
The residents got in the spirit on St Patrick's Day, admiring the decorations and trying on different hats. We thoroughly enjoyed the St Patrick's Day Oomph Activity pack that we read as a group and completing the quiz that was included.
Residents took these packs away with them and later revisited them to have a go at the colouring pages. Harry, one of our residents, told us a very funny story about one of his past experiences. He said he was in Ireland and believed he had seen a real leprechaun. Later that evening, he said he had crossed over the Liffey Bridge and got lost, somehow returning over that same bridge in the same direction and was flabbergasted as to how.
Breda, another of our lovely residents, could not stop giggling at Harry’s story because Breda is Irish and knew exactly where and what Harry was talking about.
A heart-warming Visit from The Willoughby Academy!
We had the absolute pleasure of welcoming students from the Willoughby School to Wood Grange! They came along to spend time chatting with our wonderful residents, relatives and staff, learning about life here and exploring careers in the care sector.
It was truly special to see the connections made and the insightful conversations shared. The students showed such kindness and curiosity, and we hope their visit has inspired them to consider the rewarding path of working in care.
Our lovely Jacqui spoke about her role at Wood Grange on the admin team, Ruby-Mae spoke about her role as an activities coordinator, and we also had the pleasure of Iain, our maintenance manager, discussing his career at Wood Grange. The fabulous Harry and Rose spoke about their life here as a married couple, and lastly we had a brief talk with Tony, a relative, who spoke about his 40 years on the BBC.
Landmark birthday celebrations at Wood Grange
Celebrations have been in full swing at Wood Grange, as one of its residents reaches her centenary in style. Kath was joined by staff, relatives, friends and other residents as she received a telegram from the King in recognition of her landmark birthday. An afternoon tea celebration was held at the home and guests enjoyed a special birthday cake made by one of the home’s chefs Virginia Jowett.
Performance from Nick!
Nick Glover performs for the residents in memory lane, we welcomed Mick (a resident) who is Nicks uncle to watch him.
They were both in their element singing together like they had done in the past. This was a very special afternoon for all involved.
Upcoming events
April
Hello April! As we step into April we are looking forward to a fun filled month ahead and hope you can join us - all welcome.
Looking for a place to host a meeting?
Looking for a place or venue to hold a meeting? For more information on what we have to offer please get in touch.
Volunteers - Could you make a difference?
If you would like to become a volunteer or more information on volunteering, we'd love to hear from you.
Emergency Services - Take a break on us!
Come and take a break on us! Calling all emergency services personnel, district nurses, enjoy a warming drink and slice of cake on your break.
Community Memory Cafe - 2nd Tuesday of the month
Join us at our 'Community Memory Cafe' and meet our highly trained dementia staff who will be on hand to answer any questions you may have from 10.30 am.
