Activities at Oak Grange 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!
Roni Paynter
Hi, My name is Roni and I am the Lead Activities coordinator here at Oak Grange, the wellbeing and happiness of each resident are at the forefront of everything we do, and I am committed to upholding these values as your activities coordinator.
Having worked in various care settings and possessing a passion for enhancing the lives of older adults. I bring a wealth of experience and creativity to the role. My primary objective is to create a vibrant and engaging activities programme that caters to the unique interests, abilities and preferences of each resident.
Together, we will embark on a journey of discovery, enjoyment and companionship. From engaging social events and group outings to stimulating cognitive exercises and creative pursuits, our goal is to ensure that there is always something for everyone to look forward to. Furthermore, I am here not only as an Activities coordinator but also as a friend and confidant, I encourage open communication, suggestions, and feedback from each resident and their families.
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 Oak Grange Care Home
Remembering Buddy Holly
Oak Grange care home in Mollington was transformed into a 50’s diner to mark Buddy Holly Day on 3rd February. Charles Hardin Holley, or Buddy Holly as he was better known, died tragically in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa, aged just 22 along with fellow musicians, Ritchie Valens and J.P. Richardson. He was a pioneering singer-songwriter, hailed as one of the greats of 1950’s American rock & roll, despite his short career.
National Chocolate Day
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Oak Grange care home in Mollington had a fantastic time celebrating National Chocolate Cake Day on January 27th, surely one of the best days of the year! Overseen by head chef Simon Burn’s, staff and residents whipped up a selection of different chocolate cakes from chocolate logs to cupcakes, chocolate fudge cake and even a Mississippi mud pie. Once they had cooled, everyone got busy decorating with icing, butter cream and flowers to make some of the most fabulous cakes in town.
World Religion Day
Today the residents have been doing a religion quiz for World Religion Day and we found out lots of interesting facts about the different religions around the world.
We then did some reminiscing about our dear Queen Elizabeth thanks to The Royal London Mint, who have kindly borrowed us this great reminisce tool as we talked about our memories of the Queen and where they were on her Coronation.
Century plus 2 celebrations
Celebrations have been in full swing at Oak Grange, as one of its residents reaches her one hundred and second birthday in style.
Joan was joined by staff, relatives, friends and other residents as she received a bouquet of flowers in recognition of her 102nd birthday. A champagne reception was held at the home and guests enjoyed a special birthday cake made by the home’s chef Simon Burn’s.
Chinese New Year
The residents at Oak Grange have been making Chinese lanterns to decorate their home for Chinese New Year. The Lunar New Year officially started yesterday and is one of the biggest holidays in Asia. It’s a time for celebrating life, family, health, wealth and multigenerational traditions. Each year in the Lunar calendar is represented by one of the 12 zodiac animals and this year will be the year of the rabbit symbolising longevity, peace and prosperity.
The residents enjoyed a Chinese meal prepared by our chef Simon Burns and they found out their zodiac signs and their meanings.
Virtual event with Royal Parks
Across our services our residents have enjoyed a wonderful live virtual talk about starlings, one of the UK’s most gregarious birds, hosted by Rachel Dowse from The Royal Parks London.
Rachel examined our long history with this bird and the importance of common species to our lives. Our residents had the opportunity to find out more about the great murmuration and why we need to pay special attention to these beauties before it's too late.
The virtual experience was truly enjoyed by all.
Upcoming events
Emergency Services - Take a break on us!
Take a break on us! Calling all emergency services personnel, come and take a break on us and enjoy a warm drink and slice of homemade cake.
Become a Volunteer
Could you make a real difference? If you would like to become a volunteer or would like more information, contact Oak Grange.
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