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
Royal Celebrations
We hosted a royal-themed afternoon tea dance to celebrate the Queen and Philip's 70th anniversary.
Shopping Trip
We had a lovely shopping trip to our local Asda to buy small gifts to put in the Samaritan’s shoe box, which has the aims of sharing love and joy in the form of a simple shoebox gift through Operation Christmas Child.
Residents said that this was something they would really like to do. We had great pleasure choosing lovely gifts to go in our two boxes – one for a little boy and one for a little girl.
We’ve had a lovely thank you postcard back.
Remembrance Gathering
We were assisted by some very special visitors – five members of the Mercian Regiment, Dale Barracks, Chester – to assist with presenting a special award to residents who helped or served during the Second World War.
The Oak Grange Choir performed 'I Vow to Thee My Country' and we had readings of poems from 'The Fallen' and 'In Flanders Fields'. We also all sang the National Anthem.
It all ended with a happy medley of wartime favourites and a sherry toast!
A display table was set up that contained some of residents' wartime experiences and service histories.
With much gratitude and respect to all.
Barchester's 25th Anniversary
We had a special cake made for Barchy Bear and sang 'Happy Birthday' to him.
Everyone at the party had a free raffle ticket and lots of people went home happy with a mystery prize!
We also blew up 25 helium balloons, which were all released into the sky – all to celebrate 25 years of Barchester.
There were plenty of glamorous costumes for residents, staff members and visitors to wear at our 'Glitz & Glamour' party, and our dining room was transformed into a 1950s rock 'n' roll diner.
It was an afternoon of great fun and the Oak Grange Choir performed a medley of songs for this special occasion, including 'Congratulations' and 'What a Wonderful World'.
Birthday Celebrations!
We love to celebrate birthdays here at Oak Grange, with residents, relatives, and staff all coming together to celebrate that person's special day!
National Poetry Day
To celebrate National Poetry Day, we all shared our favourite poems, past and present. It was really lovely to hear the residents reading their favourites aloud to the rest of the group.
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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