Activities at Alice Grange Care Home
Activities are an integral part of life at our care home. We want to ensure that the people we support have as much fun as possible during their time with us, so it’s important that our activities programme is created with the interests of residents in mind. Our skilled Activities Coordinators bring a certain uniqueness to the home that can’t be found anywhere else, and which is reflected in the activities they organise.
Penny Allen
Hi, my name is Penny and I am the Lead Activities Coordinator here at Alice Grange.
I have many years of experience working in care homes in Activities, leisure and lifestyle roles.
I love being part of the Alice Grange team and supporting our residents to live their best lives with fun, interesting, and varied activities available every week. I always feel that the residents' input into our weekly planner is important as it gives all residents equal opportunity to explore new interests as well as keeping up with previous passions and hobbies.
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 Alice Grange Care Home
Carer of the Year
Staff and residents at Alice Grange are celebrating after Emily Birt was named 'Carer of the Year' at the Barchester Care Awards 2017.
Well done, Emily, and thank you for all your hard work and dedication.
Decorating Reception
Residents, relatives, staff and friends at Alice Grange have created a beautiful autumnal piece of work for our reception area – simply stunning!
Mindfullness workshop
Today, Michelle Medway, the General Manager here at Alice Grange supported staff and residents wellbeing by hosting a meditation for all staff and residents. It was very well attended and everyone enjoyed their ten minute relaxation. The session left us feeling like our minds were at the beach and our hears were calm! We can't wait until the next one.
Christmas is Coming!
Residents spent the afternoon with our Head Chef, Lauren, preparing our Christmas cake mix that will be ready for the whole home to enjoy together on Christmas Day.
They all shared their own Christmas memories and traditions whilst taking it in turns to mix and add ingredients.
Pet Therapy
At Alice Grange, we are very fortunate to have PAT dogs come in to visit us with their owners – an activity enjoyed by many of our residents (and staff!)
Dee Dee is our lovely golden retriever who visits us every fortnight or so. She is a rescue dog and is brought in by her owner, Sue, who is working to be an educational speaker in schools for the Blue Cross.
Glass Colouring
Here a lovely resident can be seen trying there hand at a new craft – glass colouring – before enjoying a well-earned cuppa.
