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
Afternoon of Cabaret Wonder
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Newton House Care Home in Grantham welcomed back Neil & Nicky from Clearer Productions for a beautiful music performance.
Beaming faces lit the room at today’s magical live musical performance from the talented Neil & Nicky as they belted out songs from the cabaret circuit including hits by Judy Garland, Peggy Lee and Shirley Basset’s ‘Hey Big Spender’
General Manager. Sonia Fairhurst, said “Music has been recognised as an effective way of engaging people including those with dementia which make up a large proportion of care home residents. Music evokes memories, it unites and connects people, no matter what their age, to a moment in time and brings joy both to those performing and those listening.”
Our resident ambassador Beryl said “The whole show was inclusive and seeing the beautiful dresses was such a delight, and the wonderful shoes too much. Nicky and Neil are so very pleasant to us all”
Baking Fun
Our residents got stuck into some good old fashioned baking fun at Newton House. Making lots of delicious traditional fruit scones!
Our residents and colleagues were able to all reminisce together about what they used to love baking for their families whilst still practising those important lifestyle skills
Residents were then able to enjoy tasting our yummy home-made treats, washed down with a lovely cup of tea.
Roll Up! Roll Up! The Circus Comes To Newton House
Newton House Care Home in Grantham decided to bring the circus to our residents as we were transported to a virtual circus celebrating a day of carnival themed activities.
A circus-themed party started of the celebrations and saw residents enjoying entertainment from our magical activities team, alongside themed food and drinks.
Residents were also invited to try their hand at juggling, hula hooping, face painting and taking part in the vibrant atmosphere of the day.
Karen, Activities Coordinator said: “There is never a dull day at Newton House and we take great pride in providing new experiences for our residents to enjoy! You’re never too old for a bit of clowning around.”
Meet the Manager - Cheese and Wine Evening
Newton House Care Home in Grantham held a cheese and wine evening as the home invited our relatives and members of the community in for a ‘Meet the Manager’ event, giving them an opportunity to meet new Manager Sonia Fairhurst within a relaxed and intimate environment.
Our Activities and Community team, got together to source some local cheeses and a collection of wines chosen by our head chef.
General Manager, Sonia Fairhurst, said: “It has been a lovely evening and a pleasure to meet our resident’s family members and our guests from the wider community. It has been a wonderful experience and we look forward to hosting a follow up event in the near future.”
Gentleman's Club
A group of Grantham care home residents visited a snooker and pool club.
Residents from Newton House Care Home on Barrowby Road, were treated with a bus trip for our weekly ‘Gentleman’s Club’, visiting the Musson & Gap inn for a nice cold pint and a good old game of dominoes. The gents really enjoyed each others company & finished the game with a draw!
They were given a warm welcome and had “a wonderful time”, enjoying a selection of fine ales, good company and plenty of hearty laughter.
A Visit From The Scouts
We were delighted to warmly welcome the Grantham 7th Cub Scouts at Newton House.
Residents and the children enjoyed playing various games including dominoes, connect 4 and board games.
The room was filled with lots of hearty laughter & conversation which put many smiles on everyone’s faces, and we are looking forward to welcoming the Grantham Cub Scouts into our home again soon.
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.
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.