Activities at Harton Grange Care Home
We understand that the people we support have passions and interests that could be difficult to pursue after moving into a care home – but that doesn’t mean we don’t encourage them to try! Some hobbies can define a person, so our Activities Coordinators are dedicated to ensuring that everyone we support is able to do what makes them happy to the best of their abilities. Social events are organised with individual tastes in mind and with the idea that residents have the opportunity to try new and exciting things.
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 Harton Grange Care Home
A Visit from Tails 'n' Snails
Georgia from Tails ‘N Snails put a lot of smiles on our residents' faces with her wonderful pets, some of them rescued. One of the most attraction was Gizmo, still a hoglet (the African hedgehog), so cute and full of energy. Norma and Dot loved to touch the Royal Python and for Maureen it brought back lovely memories. Nancy and Teresa just adored the hoglet and enjoyed to touch the rabbit and Ruby, the tortoise.
Jean was so thrilled to see the Guinea pigs. As these pets were just taken in Tails ‘N Snails care, they didn't have a name yet and jean decided to give them names: Brian and Jimmy. Alice was happy to see them again as they visited us last year.
International Women's Day
International Women's Day is a very important event to celebrate every women for their fantastic achievements, legacy and courage to fight for a fairer and better world. Audrey, Dot and our kitchen team Joy and Liz (helped by Matthew and myself) went to the Sutton Hall in South Shields to mark the International Women's Day together with a very warm community gathered by Bright Future Charity. It was a beautiful evening to see our team sharing their skills (knitting, crocheting) with the new generations. Audrey and Dot spent days knitting, sometimes together. We didn't dance as others did, but we enjoyed to have a great time together celebrating this wonderful day, International Women's Day.
Visiting the Garden Centre
Ammina asked to have an afternoon out, in a garden centre, and invited her friend Moira to come along.
We enjoyed an afternoon tea with chocolate gateau and cheese scone. Ammina said this is her way to celebrate Mother's day and is looking forward to see her daughters.
A trip out
What a delicious red velvet cake, said Ann, Maureen and David. After a reminiscing driving along the coast we stopped at the Stack in Whitburn where we had plenty of time to speak about the changes that took place in time in this part of South Shields. David was happy to meet, by chance, one of his neighbours as we walked towards the Stack.
London Ladies
As part of our International Women’s Day celebrations, Residents from across our services were thrilled to join tour guide, Mandy Morrow, for an exciting talk about some Legendary London Ladies.
Mandy shared the fascinating stories of eight ladies with us, from the one of the richest heiresses in the world to the original 'Roaring Girl'.
Everyone who participated truly enjoyed the experience and were delighted to take a walk down memory lane.
Bingo Bonanza
Across the country our homes and hospitals came together to find out which care home or hospital had the best Bingo players as we teamed up for Barchester’s Bingo Bonanza.
Residents were treated to some exciting virtual games of Bingo as part of Barchester’ very own game show series.
Everyone who participate had a fantastic time and enjoyed some friendly competition.
Upcoming events
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