Burwood GrangeBarchester Healthcare

Activities at Burwood Grange Care Home

Name: Burwood Grange Care Home
Address: Seven Hills Road,, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 4DD, GB
Telephone: 01932 282424

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.

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.

Read our brochure ‘Life-enriching activities’ for more information about life in our care homes.

Read our brochure

Mandip Kaur Sidhu

Activities Lead

Hello I am Mandip and I am the Activities Coordinator at Burwood Grange Care Home.

In 2017, I moved into the care sector — and it has been the best decision I ever made.

To me, this role is far more than just planning things to do. It is about respecting every resident’s story, their history and their unique personality. I believe the most meaningful activities come from understanding what matters to each person — their past work, hobbies, memories and interests. Whether supporting those living with dementia or our fully independent residents, my aim is to bring purpose, joy and a sense of achievement to every day. Seeing a smile, hearing a story shared, or watching someone feel valued and engaged makes all the difference.

I enjoy unwinding through crochet design — a quiet, creative craft that reminds me how much we can achieve with patience and care — and taking nature walks, where I find peace and inspiration.

I am so proud to be part of the team at Burwood Grange, and I look forward to getting to know every resident and their family, and making each day here a little brighter.

Celebrating life at Burwood Grange Care Home

Pub Lunch

Nothing better than a pub lunch!
A group of residents enjoyed an outing to the Thames Court Pub in Shepperton for lunch in the sun. The riverside location offered a delightful spot for a drink and sustenance! Cheers!!

National Beer Day

Say Cheers!

Beer Day is an annual celebration on June 15th for all beer lovers and it celebrates all beer including traditional ales, mainstream lagers, and limited edition craft beer – with alcohol and with no alcohol – and everything in between no matter where it is brewed or who owns the brewing company.

Our residents enjoyed tasting a variety of beers, talking about their favourite pubs and just being together.

Summer BBQ

Sizzling sunshine for our first BBQ of the year!

Residents and staff enjoyed some time in the sun for our first BBQ of the year. Thanks to the chef and kitchen team for all the delicious food and refreshing drinks. It was a lovely opportunity for residents, friends and family members to sit in our beautiful gardens, chatting and socialising.

Easter Fun

Our residents love a Easter Egg hunt and receiving their Easter Eggs from the team but they also love giving back. Our General Manager, Dacre, thoroughly enjoyed receiving some hand-crafted eggs from one resident. She handed him an "Egg Puzzle" which he manged to solve and spell Happy Easter Dacre!

Anniversary celebrations

We celebrated Burwood Grange’s second anniversary today, and what a truly special milestone it was.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day special, particularly to the Mayor of Elmbridge Cllr Steve Bax thank you for joining us today.

Your support, kindness, and connection are what make our home feel like a family. Here’s to many more years of shared moments together.

Knit and Natter

Week on week our group of knitters is growing along with the size of their creations. The group has some really experienced knitters and others who have come back to it after a break of many years. There is no substitute for the joy of shared activity, chatting and enjoying coffee and cake with a group of like-minded people.

If you would like to join our weekly group, please call on 01932 509580.

Valuation Day Event

A big thank you to Windsor Auctions and Harry Ballin for coming to see us today and offering a fascinating insight into everything from amber, watches, jewellery to Baroque pearls. Residents, family members and the local community were all able to bring their treasured possessions along for Harry to take a look.

Cinco de Mayo

The fiesta spirit was in full flow in the home this Cinco de Mayo! Our residents enjoyed a day filled with vibrant music, delicious treats, tequila cocktails and plenty of smiles as we celebrated together.

From colourful decorations to tasty Mexican-inspired snacks, it was all about creating joyful moments and sharing new experiences. The smiling faces say it all!

Spring has Sprung!

Our residents enjoying an afternoon of flower arranging with some beautiful blooms in the bistro. It is so lovely to see the joy they get from working with the flowers to make such lovely displays.

Working with their hands while chatting and enjoying a cup of afternoon tea and cake makes for an enjoyable social event with the conversation flowing.

Their fantastic work ensures the home is full of colour and fragrance.

Velentine's Day Celebration

Burwood Grange celebrated Valentine’s Day with laughter, friendship, and plenty of happy moments shared together. A lovely reminder that it’s the little moments of joy and togetherness that make our home so special.

Carers Week 8th June

Carers Week 2026

We celebrated and recognised the incredible dedication, compassion, and resilience of our carers who make a difference to our residents every day.

We want to say a heartfelt THANK YOU for the support our team gives to help our residents live with dignity, independence and comfort.

The team received a small token of our appreciation from Dacre, our General Manager and enjoyed a delicious breakfast buffet prepared by our chef Mahesh.

Understanding Dementia

We were pleased to host an informative and thoughtful talk on Understanding Dementia this week during Dementia Awareness Week.

Thank you to Jenny Thornton, Dementia Champion for Surrey County Council, for such and interesting and interactive talk.

The session provided valuable insight into the experiences of those living with dementia, helping us all to better understand the challenges they may face and how we can continue to offer compassionate, person-centred support.

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to such and engaging and meaningful discussion,. By learning together, we can continue to create a caring, supportive environment for our residents and their families.

Baking Club

Our amazing residents enjoy rolling up their sleeves and bringing the smell of freshly baked scones into the home!

Laughter, stories and a little flour on the noses made the kitchen feel like the heart of the home.

There is something truly special about sharing old recipes, creating new memories and savouring every bite together. Delicious with clotted cream and strawberry jam...but what goes on first, the cream or the jam?!

A Successful Networking Breakfast at Burwood Grange Care Home

Burwood Grange Care Home was delighted to host a highly successful networking breakfast this month, bringing together professionals from across the local health, care, and community sectors. The event created a vibrant space for meaningful conversations, new connections, and shared ideas focused on supporting older adults and strengthening collaborative working.

Guests enjoyed a warm welcome from the team, a delicious breakfast, and the opportunity to learn more about the home’s approach to personalised care and community engagement. The morning was filled with positive energy, with attendees exchanging insights, exploring partnership opportunities, and discovering ways to work together for the benefit of residents and the wider community.

Events like this reflect Burwood Grange Care Home commitment to being an open and connected. We look forward to building on the relationships formed and hosting future gatherings that continue to bring professionals together.

What a joyful day

Residents at Burwood Grange had an amazing time with great music & dancing with Mother and Son duo Lesley & Charlie (Decades: 20’s-60’s).