Activities at Sutton Grange Care Home
Here at Sutton Grange we work really hard at providing a range of activities to suit our residents needs. We understand that everyone is different and we enjoy supporting our residents in whatever activities they would like to take part in. With a dedicated Activities co-ordinator and a friendly team of volunteers we are always busy with activities. We have several clubs including; gardening, film, craft, music, puzzles, and singing. We enjoy live music and entertainment, both in and outside of the home, and have regular outings on the minibus to local places of interest. Residents take part in animal assisted therapy, afternoon tea, arts and crafts classes, and visits from local community groups and school children. We believe it is important to provide stimulating, meaningful and relevant activities for our residents in order to make friends, and build a warm community to live.
Alison Wareing
Hi, I'm Alison. I am the Activities Co-ordinator here at Sutton Grange, I joined the team in 2016.
I grew up in the local area and started my career working with animals. After I had my daughter, and before I joined Barchester, I trained as a teacher and taught lipreading and communication. The skills I learnt have been invaluable in my role today.
Now, I fill my days spending time with our wonderful Residents, helping them to live their lives to the fullest. I try to make a difference in someone’s life each day.
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 Sutton Grange Care Home
Showing Appreciation
Barchester showed their appreciation to staff for all their hard work during this pandemic by sending everyone a lovely thank you card and wristband.
Sweet Treats
Residents enjoyed the beautiful weather whilst making and tasting some blueberry pancakes and welsh cakes throughout the day. The residents enjoyed mixing the ingredients ready to be put on our pancake maker. As you can see, they went down a treat!
Mental Health Awareness Week
Staff and residents had a discussion about mental health and what is affecting them throughout the lockdown period. We discussed about us missing families and the visits that the residents have each week.
Appreciation for Nurses
In Honor of the 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Florence Nightingale. We are acknowledging "Nurses Week" & "International Nurses Day". We have awarded our Nurses with Appreciation Certficates which they are proudly displaying. This is just one of the many ways we plan to thank our nurses and recognise others this week.
Heart felt thanks
A wonderful initiative in support of the Front Line called "Preston's Heroes" shared hearts and headbands made by the group "Sewing Urgent Supplies" Our staff and residents would like to say a very big thank you to all involved, we are encouraged and inspired by this extraordinary community kindness. Thank You
All the colours of the Rainbow
Local Nurseries "Florna Plants" gifted Staff and Residents beautiful colourful planters. It was a wonderful surprise! We will enjoy the planters for months to come and say a very big Thank You to Florna Plants for the very kind gesture.
Upcoming events
April
We extend a warm invitation for you to join us throughout April as we look forward to a fun filled month ahead.
Free Meeting Room
Do you need a meeting room? Look no further. Sutton Grange will happily facilitate your social, professional and networking needs.
Emergency Services - Take a Break with us
We would like to thank all emergency services personnel - come and take a break with us!
Coffee Mornings - Every Wednesday
We extend a warm invitation for you to join us for a cuppa and to make new friends - all welcome.
