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
Cupcake Week
Every morning is a coffee morning at Sutton Grange, but we were pleased to get into the spirit of Macmillan's campaign and rose to the challenge of Cupcake Week.
Showcasing our Activities
Senior therapy staff from Southport Hospital asked to come and check out our activities so that they could pick up some tips. They enjoyed elevenses with some residents and had a look round the hair salon and garden.
Party Games
Residents at Sutton Grange had a lot of fun playing party games, including hook-a-duck, hoopla and many more.
Employee of the Month - July
Our Employee of the Month for July was Ann Soden, who gave an illustrated talk on her recent sponsored cycle exploits. She was presented at the end of it with her certificate and a gift by General Manger, Debbie Higgins.
Birthday Celebrations
Thursday 27th July was a busy afternoon, as we celebrated resident, Lesley's, birthday with a visit from singer and musician, Hugh Dent, and the ice cream van.
July at Sutton Grange
It’s been such a busy summer since new activities staff, Christina and Alison, joined the team. There’s been lots of fun in the garden with Sutton Grange’s own little bit of Wimbledon and a very colourful version of the Open Golf Championship, but we’ve also taken time to relax beneath our parasols with afternoon tea and music.
Things have been flourishing elsewhere in the garden, keeping the Gardening Club very busy, whilst Ken’s harvests have started with a bumper crop of potatoes.
Alison delights us with a steady stream of furry and feathered friends, with Diva, the the most delightful dog, becoming a very frequent visitor, and we have also had chicks popping in for a cuddle.
Singer, Debbie Wilson, reeled back the years with a selection of our favourite songs.
Upcoming events
May
Spring is in full swing! Come along and see what we have going on during the fresh month of May...
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.
