Activities at South Grange Care Home
Our specialist activities staff are committed to organising a mix of activities and events for residents and the local community to get involved in, including trips out to local places of interest in our minibus and visits from entertainers and musicians. It is important to us that each individual who we support can get as much from these as possible, so we try our best to arrange activities that reflect their interests and capabilities as best as possible, and encourage them to participate in any way they can. We also encourage relatives to join with activities and events as often as they can.
Gillian Conway
Gill has worked for South Grange since 1996. Gill's role in the home is ensuring our residents enjoy a fulfilling quality of life. The programme that Gill and her colleagues provide is stimulating, creative and varied.
Gill enjoys the time she spends with residents and families. The team welcomes any suggestions made by residents and family members in relation to activities.
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 South Grange Care Home
Resident realises dream
Resident, David had always wanted to see his two favourite football teams play against each other, so staff at the home made his wish a reality proving the old adage, it’s never too late.
Staff at the home were delighted to be a part of making David’s dream come true when it was announced that Rangers v Manchester United were playing at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh as they knew how much it meant to him and they all wanted to be there to see the smile on David’s face when his dream was realised.
Staff first found out about David’s dream several years ago and, ever since then, they have been dedicated to helping him achieve it. David was also accompanied by nurse, Nicole who was there to witness this momentous occasion.
Much loved Senior Carer retires
After almost 10 years of continuous service at South Grange much-loved carer, Liz has decided to retire. Staff and residents at the home sent Liz off into a long and happy retirement with lots of presents, cards and well wishes. Everyone at the home has very fond memories of Liz and she will be sadly missed.
Catherine Lappin, General Manager said: “Liz is one of those people who was born to care for others – she has such a huge heart and was greatly loved by the individuals living in the Seven Arches unit of South Grange Care Home. She was an inspiration to her colleagues and we will all miss her. We wish her all the best!”
Homes join 100th virtual event
Barchester care homes and hospitals nationwide linked together for a fantastic quiz in celebration of Barchester’s 100th live virtual event.
Residents engaged in a variety of questions ranging from historical trivia to visual puzzles and brainteasers.
Everyone who joined had a fantastic time and enjoyed some friendly competition.
Off to the Footy!
David one of our Seven Arches residents here at South Grange had the opportunity to go to Murrayfield in Edinburgh to see his two favourite football teams Rangers and Manchester United play each other. David supported both wearing his rangers football top and his Manchester United scarf and hat. What a wonderful day David had and said it was like a dream come true.
Head of Maintenance scoops coveted award
Sam Mclean has been crowned Health and Safety champion for the North East - North Division in the Barchester Care Awards 2024 and is through to the national round of judging.
The Barchester Care Awards celebrate the staff who go the extra mile for the benefit of the 13,000 residents living in Barchester’s 261 care homes and private hospitals across the country. Categories range from ‘Registered Nurse of the Year’ and ‘Carer of the Year’ to ‘Dementia Care Champion’ and ‘Activities Coordinator of the Year’.
Over 5,000 nominations were received from homes and hospitals across the UK. All entries were a very high standard. Sam is over the moon to have been named the winner for the North East Division beating hundreds of other nominees.
Celebrating ice-cream month
Residents celebrated ‘ice-cream month’ by hosting an afternoon of creating their own delicious ice cream sundaes. They used a variety of ingredients to make them look and taste amazing from strawberries, blueberries, millac gold whipped cream, sprinkles, chocolate/strawberry/toffee sauce and to top it off some chocolate flakes.
Everyone agreed they were delicious!
Upcoming events
Volunteers - Could you make a difference?
There are endless ways to get involved and we'd love to hear from you!
Emergency Services - Take a break on us!
Calling all heros! Come and take a break with us and enjoy a warm drink and a slice of homemade cake.
Community Cafe - Last Tuesday of the month
We extend a very warm welcome for our community friends to join us at our monthly Community Cafe - all welcome.
