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.

Enriching life
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Lynette Allen

Activities lead and Speak up Champion

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.

Life-encriching activities booklet

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

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Sunny Days in the Garden

The residents of Sycamore Grove care home have been enjoying some sunny days in the garden this week. They have been spending time reading, playing games, and just relaxing in the 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 games in the garden. They had a lot of fun.

On Sunday, the residents just relaxed in the garden. They read books, listened to music, and enjoyed the sunshine.

The residents have really enjoyed their time in the garden this week. It has been a great way for them to get some fresh air and sunshine, and it has also been a great way for them to socialize and have fun.

We are so glad that we could provide our residents with such a wonderful experience.

Lynette our Gets Margaret and Patricia Scrabble-Happy!

Lynette the activities coordinator is always looking for new ways to keep our residents entertained. Today she decided to organise a game of Scrabble for Margaret and Patricia. The three ladies had a blast competing against each other, and they even learned a few new words along the way!

"I love playing Scrabble," said Margaret. "It's a great way to keep my mind sharp."

"Me too," agreed Patricia. "And it's even more fun when I get to play with my friends."

Lynette was thrilled to see how much fun the residents were having. "I'm so glad they enjoyed the game," she said. "I'm always looking for new ways to bring people together, and Scrabble is a great way to do that."

If you're looking for a fun and challenging activity to do with your friends or family, I highly recommend giving Scrabble a try. It's a great way to stay mentally sharp, and it's a lot of fun!

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Daisy the tortoise visits our residents

Our residents were delighted to have a special visitor today - Daisy the tortoise! Daisy is Laura's senior carer's tortoise, and she brought her in to share with our residents.

Daisy is a very friendly tortoise, and she loved exploring the care home. She even made some new friends! Peter and Patricia both told us that they had had tortoises before, and Patricia even told us about her tortoise, which they painted a Union Jack painted on its shell!

We're so grateful to Laura for bringing Daisy in to visit us. It was a real treat for our residents, and it brought back some happy memories for them.

If you're ever looking for a way to brighten up your day, I highly recommend visiting a tortoise! They're such gentle creatures, and they always seem to put a smile on people's faces.

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A day of pampering and delicious food

Our residents had a wonderful day yesterday, starting with a visit from our resident beautician, who painted their nails in a variety of beautiful colors. After that, they enjoyed a delicious three-course meal, with smoked salmon salad as the main course. The meal was prepared by our top chef, and it was absolutely delicious!

The residents really enjoyed themselves, and they all had a chance to relax and socialize. It was a great day, and we're so glad that we could provide our residents with such a special experience.

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We are delighted to announce that Sycamore Grove Care Home is now open!

Sycamore Grove is a purpose-built care home that offers a range of services for older people in need of support. We have a team of experienced and caring staff who are dedicated to providing our residents with the best possible care.

We are committed to creating a homely and welcoming environment where our residents can feel safe and secure. We offer a variety of activities and services to help our residents stay active and engaged, including social events, arts and crafts, and sensory therapy.

We are also proud to be a part of the Polgate and Stone Cross community. We are committed to working with local organizations to provide support and services to our residents and their families.

We would like to thank the Deputy Mayor of Polgate, Dan Dunbar, for officially opening Sycamore Grove Care Home. We are grateful for his support and we look forward to working with him in the future.

If you are looking for a care home that provides quality care and a warm and welcoming environment, then Sycamore Grove is the place for you.

We look forward to welcoming you to Sycamore Grove!

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Free coffee and cake for on-duty blue light card holders

We are delighted to offer a free coffee and cake to any on-duty blue light card holders who are taking a break in our care home. We understand that your job can be demanding and stressful, so we want to do our bit to show our appreciation.

Today we had local PCSOs visit and a local ambulance worker come by for cake and coffee on their breaks. They were all very grateful for the gesture and said it was a nice way to relax and unwind after a busy shift.

We are planning to have more community talks in the future, so watch this space!

If you are an on-duty blue light card holder and would like to take advantage of our offer, please just let us know at reception.

Thank you for all that you do!

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.