Our experience shows us that social interaction is really important in later life. Keeping active and engaged is one of the best ways to live well so we aim to create a friendly, social environment at Wellcross Grange that enriches the lives of all our residents and promotes wellbeing.
Our full-time Activities Organiser, Jean, uses her ideas, energy and considerable experience to deliver a very busy programme which suits residents individual interests and abilities. Most people thoroughly enjoy taking part in our activities, events and entertainment, and always have the choice to do as much (or as little) as they wish.
The social care programme on offer is varied, interesting and enjoyable, chosen by our residents and tailored to their needs and wishes. Whatever your particular interests, we’re certain there will be something that appeals to you. The long list of activities includes themed lunches, arts and crafts sessions, games and quizzes, making Christmas and other decorations, movement to music, picnics, Pets as Therapy visits, ball games, flower arranging, card making, baking, charity events, hand massage, cooking and tasting sessions. We welcome guest entertainers too who provide singing and musical recitals, magic shows and various productions. We can arrange shopping trips to Horsham or the local garden centre, and outings to local places of interest. And we take full advantage of the gardens and enjoy blackberry picking, feeding the ducks and bulb planting.
Typical events and activities at Wellcross Grange
- Religious services
- Arts & Crafts groups
- Memory Lane
- Music Movements
- Themed lunches
- Musical productions
- Hairdressing and beauty care
- Educational and cultural events
- Summer garden party
- Ribbon art
- Sensory therapy
- Jericho dancers
- Singer / Guitarist
- Musical performances
- Quiz competitions
- Live keyboard
- Live music
- Life on a Harpstring
- Childhood memories of Christmas
- Christmas pantomime>
- Dressing of the Christmas tree, followed by mince pies and sherry
- Christmas carols
- Residents, relatives and friends Christmas party
- New Year’s Day celebration lunch