Activities at Sycamore Grove Care Home
We understand that the people we support have passions and interests that could be difficult to pursue after moving into a care home – but that doesn’t mean we don’t encourage them to try! Some hobbies can define a person, so our Activities Coordinators are dedicated to ensuring that everyone we support is able to do what makes them happy to the best of their abilities. Social events are organised with individual tastes in mind and with the idea that residents have the opportunity to try new and exciting things.
Lynette Allen
I first worked in the care sector in 2016. I have since gained a wealth of experience in dedicated dementia and residential activities, where I was an Activities Coordinator.
The largest and best part of my role was to ensure my residents were engaged in meaningful activities on a daily basis. I do this by taking into account their life history, their interests, likes and dislikes in order to promote their wellbeing currently and for the future. Liaising with family, friends and members of the community is also part of my role and it offers continuity to the lives of our residents. I love giving people a purpose and enabling our residents to do as much as possible of the things they love to do.
I cannot wait to welcome our residents into their wonderful new home and help to bring smiles, joy and laughter to 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 Sycamore Grove Care Home
Summer Days in the Garden
We are loving the summer weather! They have been spending their days in the garden, enjoying the sunshine and fresh air.
On Friday, the residents enjoyed a beautiful afternoon tea in the garden. They ate delicious sandwiches, cakes, and scones, and they chatted and laughed with each other.
On Saturday, the residents played a variety of games in the garden. They had a lot of fun and got some exercise at the same time.
On Sunday, the residents just relaxed in the garden. They read books, listened to music, and enjoyed the sunshine. They all agreed that it was a perfect way to spend a summer day.
We are so glad that our residents are able to enjoy the garden so much. It is a great place for them to socialize, get some exercise, and just relax and enjoy the outdoors.
Trip out to Beach Head
We had a wonderful time taking a trip out to Beach Head today for ice creams in the mini bus. The weather was perfect, and the residents enjoyed the fresh air and sunshine.
After their ice creams, the residents returned to the care home and enjoyed a picnic lunch in the garden. They then spent the afternoon relaxing and enjoying each other's company.
It was a great day out for all of the residents, and they are already looking forward to their next trip!
Bingo Battle at Sycamore Grove
We had a great night at Sycamore Grove Bingo tonight, thank you to Tom knix (6)for playing along. Kellys eye(1) was on the ball, as was Maggies in her Den (10).
So I hope you can all join us and get your eyes down to Sycamore Grove Bingo on 12th July with your hostess with the mostest Laura. and we'll all have a ball call us to book your place, all family and friends are invited too!
Our visit AgeConcern Eastbourne at the Venton Centre
Laurence and Emma Visit AgeConcern Eastbourne at the Venton Centre to meet Liz
Laurence and Emma, our Home Service advisor and deputy manager, visited Age Concern's Venton centre today to see how we can help elderly people in our community. We offered them to pop by for cake and coffee whenever they wanted, and spoke about our free gardening club on Wednesdays from 2-4pm starting on July 12th.
We were really impressed with the work that Age Concern is doing, and we're excited to partner with them to make a difference in the lives of elderly people in our community. We believe that everyone deserves to live a happy and fulfilling life, regardless of their age, and we're committed to doing our part to make that happen.
If you're interested in learning more about how you can help, please visit Age Concern's website or give them a call. We hope to see you at our free gardening club on July 12th!
Celebrating Ascot Ladies Day
The ladies of Sycamore Grove Care Home had a blast celebrating Ascot Ladies Day in our cinema room!
We had a wonderful time watching the races, cheering on our favorites, and enjoying some delicious snacks. We even had a 150-1 winner from Mrs. P!
A big thank you to everyone who helped make this day so special. We had so much fun, and we're already looking forward to next year's Ascot Ladies Day!
Intergenerational Opera Practice
Sycamore Grove Care Home Residents Visit Hazel Lodge Care Home for Intergenerational Opera Practice
The residents of Sycamore Grove Care Home had a wonderful time visiting their sister home, Hazel Lodge Care Home in Battle, yesterday to do an intergenerational Channel Opera practice. The two groups of residents got together to practice their parts for their upcoming show, an operatic rendition of Hansel and Gretel.
The residents were all very excited to be working together, and they quickly bonded over their shared love of music. They worked hard on their parts, and by the end of the day, they were all singing in perfect harmony.
The staff at both care homes were also very excited about the project. They believe that intergenerational activities like this are a great way to bring people together and create lasting memories.
The show will take place in 4 weeks time, and we are all looking forward to seeing it. We know that it will be a truly magical performance.
Upcoming events
Tea and tour
Join us for a tea and tour every Thursday throughout March and April to take a look around our home with a barrista style coffee and cake
Dementia Cafe
We at Sycamore Grove want to offer our services to help signpost people in the community to aide with any questions you may have about dementia.
Dementia Events
Please come visit and join us for one of these upcoming regular events.
