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
Poppy Day
Residents shared stories for Armistice Day with local visiting school children who, along with residents, showed their appreciation by creating a poppy field display for the home, and designing some beautiful medals.
Tea & Jazz
Residents enjoyed a relaxing evening of afternoon tea and live Jazz at Dobbies Garden Centre.
Dressing Up for Halloween
Our regular visits from Alltogether Animal Assisted Therapy took a spooky turn this season, when residents enjoyed cuddling, grooming and dressing animals for the occasion!
Canal Trip
Residents enjoyed a day trip on the Rose of Parbold this Autumn. It was a wonderful day, filled with beautiful sights and a filling picnic.
The World's Biggest Coffee Morning Starts with an Amazing Donation!
The Seddon Building Company, who built Sutton Grange, popped in during our Macmillan Coffee Morning to donate an amazing selection of cakes for us to sell. Thank you!
24 Hour Badmintonathon Raises Over £3000 for Local Charities
We recently took park in Woodvale Badminton Club's 24 hour 'badmintonathon' to raise money for charity.
Debbie Balmforth and her daughter, Lizzie, who both work at Sutton grange, took part in the challenge.
The event was opened by The Mayor of Sefton, Mr Ian Brodie-Brown, at 7:00pm on Friday 9th September, and play was continuous until 7:00pm on Saturday 10th.
The event was very well-supported and Sutton Grange sponsored an hour, between 9:00pm and 10:00pm.
The fantastic event raised over £3000 for 2 local charities, Queenscourt Hospice and Southport Lifeboat.
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.
