Activities at Newton House Care Home
Our home is always full of life, and we can thank our wonderful Activities Coordinators for this. Dedication to creating a unique and interesting activities programme is what sets us apart from other homes. We always take into consideration that some people would prefer to pursue their own interests, which is why our team strive to incorporative activities that cater to a wide range of tastes and hobbies. Our trips out are always fun and exciting as well, and residents are guaranteed to return with stories to tell their loved ones!
Newton House Activities Team
Amanda, Sabrina, Karen and Jill make up our fantastic Activities Team here at Newton House. They develop and oversee an active living programme for each resident, which encourages mobility, social contact, independence and fun. Each and every person can thrive and live to their full potential with no day ever being the same. They bring great enthusiasm and spark to Newton House and have one passion, which is to deliver an amazing and vibrant activities programme to cater to all tastes and abilities.
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 Newton House Care Home
Harrogate Chocolate Factory
We had a brilliant time across our services with Harrogate Skills 4 Living as they took us on a wonderful virtual visit to their Harrogate Chocolate Factory.
Residents were thrilled to discover details about the chocolate-making process and the fascinating journey from bean to bar, all while enjoying some delicious sweet treats.
The Factory aims to employ people with learning disabilities and autism, involving them in all parts of the process, from sorting and roasting the beans to packaging and sales. The experience was truly enjoyed by all who joined this event.
A fond farewell after almost three decades
After almost 3 decades of continuous service at Newton House much-loved housekeeper, Sue has decided to retire. Staff and residents at the home sent Sue off in style with presents to thank her for her 28 years of dedication and a huge party with lots of singing and dancing. Everyone at the home has very fond memories of Sue and she will be sadly missed.
During her time at Newton House, Sue has made a big difference to the home and the life of its residents. Her work was always completed to a high standard and she always ensured residents were happy.
Sue said: “Newton House is like a family to me and though I’m looking forward to retirement, I’m really going to miss everyone here so much!”
Beat The Clock
We continue to celebrate a varied life enrichment programme and across our services we linked up with other Barchester care homes and hospitals up and down the country for some interactive Beat the Clock games.
Our residents truly enjoyed solving word puzzles, conundrums and mathematical problems as part of Barchester’s very own game show series.
Everyone who joined had a fantastic time and enjoyed some friendly competition.
World Book Day at Poplar Farm School
A fantastic start to our world book day celebrations, with a visit to see our fabulous friends at Poplar Farm School. The children & staff looked incredible with their amazing world book day costumes, & our residents really enjoyed reading to the children their favourite books.
Our residents were delighted to be invited to their singing assembly, seeing the children having so much fun with their teachers was a joy to watch. Vonny said “it was fantastic seeing everyone looking so good and the singing made me feel very happy, I loved clapping along”
Thank you so much to Poplar Farm School for allowing us to share such a special morning with you and your wonderful pupils.
Mini Bus Trip To Our Local Cafe
Some of our lovely ladies were thoroughly delighted with a bus trip out down town, for coffee & cake. Firstly we enjoyed exploring the high street admiring the latest fashions including handbags & clothes before heading down to the cafe to enjoy some delicious refreshments.
We all enjoyed some lovely conversations about how Joan had a lovely little white Westie called “Ben” and how her husband Geoff would walk him daily.
Jean said “thank you so much for taking us out today, it’s been great especially as I’ve never been here before”
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.
Upcoming events
Open Day - 20th April
We would like to invite you to meet our friendly and dedicated team and to find out more about the care services available at our home.
Earth Day
Join us as we learn all things Earth and test our knowledge with an Earth Day quiz!
Classic Car Show
Join us and Grantham Classic Car Club at our home on Sunday 23rd of June for a Classic Car Show
Young Carers Cafe
Join us with for our Young Carers Cafe, presented by 'Farrow and Friends' every third Wednesday of the month from 5pm to 6pm.
Looking for a place to host a meeting?
Looking for a place to host a meeting? Look no further - pop in and see what we have to offer.
Don't Dine Alone
Enjoy a nutritious meal and good company every Friday. For only a donation cost and 48 hours notice.
Volunteer Opportunities
Would you like to make a real difference enriching the lives of others? Become a volunteer at Newton House.
Coffee Morning
Join us on the last Friday morning of the month for our coffee morning.
Knit and Natter
Join us for our monthly Knit and Natter group on the Third Tuesday of every Month.
Wellbeing Coffee Morning
Every second Monday of the month. Make friends and enjoy a warm chat in our cafe area with snacks and refreshments.
Blue Light Break
Calling all Emergency Service workers. You are warmly welcome to join us for a break within our homes cafe areas.