Activities at Appletree Grange Care Home
Our Activities Coordinator is constantly arranging new activities to stimulate and catch the imagination of our residents. From visiting entertainers to a regular craft table to outings on the minibus, there is always something for our residents to keep them entertained. Our Activities Coordinator also takes the time to sit with each resident and go through a life history so they get to know what the likes and dislikes of each individual are and can tailor the activities to suit them. A monthly residents meeting is held to get the views of the residents and to get suggestions from them and their families about what they would like to do and everything that can be done to accommodate their requests is done.
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 Appletree Grange Care Home
Residents have fun with exercise
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Appletree Grange were treated to an armchair work out courtesy of the Green Goddess, Diana Moran, and Shackleton’s furniture company, followed by a mindfulness session led by Shackleton’s Emma Raybould.
All aboard at Appletree
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Appletree Grange were treated to a photographic tour and talk about the era of ocean travel by V&A Dundee Curator, Charlotte Hale. The presentation forms part of a series of six talks and virtual tours that V&A Dundee is hosting for Barchester Healthcare’s care homes and private hospitals across the UK.
Easter hamper from local One Stop
Residents and colleagues at Appletree Grange were delighted to receive an Easter Hamper courtesy of their local One Stop Store in Birtley who have very kindly donated the gift to the home. The hamper was filled with mouth-watering chocolate treats for everyone to enjoy. Thank you One Stop for your kindness and Happy Easter to you.
105th Birthday celebrations
Celebrations have been in full swing at Appletree Grange as one of its residents reached her 105th in style.
Phyllis was joined by staff and other residents as she received a telegram from the Queen in recognition of her landmark birthday. Phyllis was delighted to receive cards and flowers from family and friends.
Harvest fun
Residents and staff at Appletree Grange have been busy putting their Harvest Festival display together, with lots of painting, collage work, gluing and, of course, a variety of salt dough crafts! Residents were proud of their finished results.
Carer of the Year nomination
Appletree Grange would like to say a huge CONGRATULATIONS!!! to their Senior Carer, Karen Suthern. Karen has been nominated for Carer of the Year for her hard work and dedication throughout the Pandemic. Karen has picked up lots of extra shifts covering sickness without hesitation. She has been extremely empathetic and patient with the Residents through this extremely difficult time and has been an excellent role model for all our staff. Well done Karen! A very well deserved recognition for an exceptional member of our team at Appletree Grange
