Activities at Newton House Care Home

The Newton House Care Home in Grantham saw our colleagues and residents hold a country and western day in style by hosting a day of cowboy themed fun with a ranch inspired party, musical entertainment and fancy dress.

The day saw our residents and family members come together and enjoy a Wild West themed quiz! This prompted much discussion over everyones favourite western classics.

The afternoon saw our day of cowboy fun reach a climax as we welcomed back home favourite singer Steve Carmel as he gave a rootin’tootin’ music performance which had his audience of residents and family members singing along and dancing to a collection of country and western classics.

Newton House Care Home in Grantham celebrated the works of talented local artist Matthew Cutforth by holding an art exhibition of his work on Tuesday 7th November.

Matthews’s speciality and passion is African Wildlife, which he specialises in and brings to life through his work.

The exhibition featured and included a range of his most recent pieces, which were available for members of the local community, relatives and residents to purchase or order.

Refreshments and snacks were prepared by the home’s hospitality team featuring a selection of cheeses and wine.

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”

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.

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.”

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.”