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
Five Sisters Zoo
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Oak Grange care home in Mollington Grange were treated to an exciting virtual tour of Five Sisters Zoo, hosted by Head of Education, Adam Welsh.
Five Sisters Zoo is a family run zoo with over 160 different animal species from around the world. Originally a garden centre that helped to rehome unwanted pets, the animal collection grew and grew until the zoo was officially founded in 2005. Now Five Sisters Zoo is the most visited wildlife attraction in West Lothian.
St George's Day
We celebrated this day with a variety of activities such as painting flags, learning history, having a sensory stimulation therapy dance with Claudia (dressed up as a Medieval lady), and a special treat from our chef Simon Burnes who cooked a British classic of delicious fish and chips and a special cake in the shape of the St George’s flag.
We also took part in a virtual zoom quiz competing against two other care homes in Chester including a Sister home - Barchester's Crabwall Hall and Chester Lodge.
It was a fun day full of surprises and scrumptious treats.
SEA LIFE London - A Virtual visit
As part of Barchester’s Life Enrichment Programme, staff and residents enjoyed an exciting virtual presentation, provided by SEA LIFE London Aquarium.
Everyone at the home had the opportunity to learn more about the SEA LIFE London Aquarium, which is a home to more than 300 species and 4,000 creatures and to see green sea turtles, feeding of Gentoo penguins and sharks in their 1 million litre shark tank.
Lucy Tomlinson, Resident Experience Manager for Barchester Healthcare, commented: “Our varied life enrichment programme keeps the residents active, and provides a daily choice of engaging physical, mental and spiritual activities tailored to the residents’ interests and abilities.”
SPREADING SOME POSITIVI-TEA
We celebrated The Queen Elizabeth's 95th birthday in style by brewing up a storm for National Tea Day with an afternoon tea party.
Head chef, Simon Burns created a tasty selection of freshly-baked biscuits, pastries and cakes for the occasion all enjoyed with a selection of teas. Residents took part in royal and tea-themed sessions including virtual tours of royal palaces, a royal quiz and delicious cupcakes made by virtual volunteers Alexandra and Isabella The presence of a singing garden performer and costumed dancer, Activities Coordinator Claudia made the day extra special for everyone
Staff and Residents 100% fully vaccinated
All staff and residents at Barchester’s Oak Grange care home, in Mollington, are delighted to have received both doses of their Covid-19 vaccinations, after what has been a very challenging year for everyone.
General Manager, Karen Fitzgerald said: “We’ve all been through such a difficult time and this feels like such a big step on the way to getting back to some normality. I am so proud of the team and how they have worked together and continue to do so and we are all so grateful to be prioritised to receive the vaccine first. Now that everyone in the home has had both doses, we can start to work towards getting life in the home back to a new normal, but we know there is a lot of work to do in order to get there.”
Container Gardening
Residents have taken time in the Spring sunshine to prepare patio and balcony containers for summer blooms, we are looking forward to seeing the bursts of colour in May and June
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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