Activities at Sutton Grange Care Home
Our teams are trained to enrich the lives of residents through stimulating the mind, body and soul, and taking the time to learn about each person to ensure everyone receives support that adds enrichment to their life.
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 Assistant 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.
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
Visited by our friend from Stocks Hall Maudsley
Our residents had a visit from our new friends Stocks Hall Mawdesley who came and spent the morning with us having a coffee and some of our Christmas Cake we made for our Christmas Cake competition.
We had a wonderful time connecting with the other residents and making new friends whilst enjoying our refreshments and a friendly quiz. We are looking forward to catching up with our newly made friends in the new year.
School Choir Festive Visit
This morning we were treated to a Christmas carol service from Banks St. Stephens C of E Primary School choir.
The children brought some festive cheer to the home wearing their Christmas jumpers and singing Christmas songs. Residents and staff sang and clapped along and some even had a little boogie.
The children brought along handmade Christmas cards for the Residents, which they handed out whilst sharing some yummy refreshments.
Minibus Trip to the Garden Centre
We recently took a trip on our minibus to Briarlee Garden Centre to browse the Christmas decorations and displays.
Our Residents had a great time exploring the Christmas displays which brought back memories of shopping for their decorations at home.
Once we had finished having a look around we hopped back onto the minibus and headed back to Sutton Grange for a nice warm cup of tea.
Intergenerational Baking
The wonderful children from Banks of St Stephens School visited us for some baking fun in our bistro. The children and our residents had an amazing time making some tasty pancakes and some rice crispy cakes which our activities team dropped off at the school later on in the day for snack time at the school. Our residents really enjoy engaging with the children and our excited for more Christmas fun with us closer to the big day.
Kristina Performs
Residents here at Sutton Grange love it when we have entertainers come and perform for us. The wonderful Kristina visited and filled our Bistro with music, fun, dance and laughter all afternoon.
Kristina performed a medley of hits from good old sing along song to some traditional Christmas songs as we approach the most wonderful time of the year.
Employee of the Month - November
Congratulations to our November Employee of the Month, Lynsey Latham.
Lynsey leads the care on our Memory Lane community, Blossom Walk and ensures Residents health and wellbeing are looked after. She oversees the day to day running of the community and liaises with health professionals to ensure Residents receive the highest quality of care.
Lynsey goes above and beyond her duties for our Residents and is very much appreciated by her colleagues leading to her being nominated Employee of the Month.
WELL DONE Lynsey, everyone at Sutton Grange appreciates your consistent hard work and dedication.
Upcoming events
Free Meeting Room
Do you need a meeting room? Look no further. Sutton Grange will happily facilitate your social, professional and networking needs.
Coffee Mornings - 3rd Wednesday of Each Month
We extend a warm invitation for you to join us for a cuppa and to make new friends - all welcome.
Baby & Toddler Group - 2nd Wednesday of Each Month
Everyone invited to pop along for a cup of tea, some snacks and some intergenerational activities with the little ones!
Dementia Choir - Every Wednesday
Come along as we're joined by wonderful local organisation Carousel as they host their weekly Memories R Made Dementia Choir at our home. Everyone is welcome!
