THE GRANGE GAZETTE MAY EDITION 2016 ‘Never cast a clout till May is out’ During the last month we have enjoyed sunny afternoons in the garden and watched the rain and snow falling outside. I’ve be told not to cast my clout and when I find out what a clout is, I promise not to cast it! In the mean time we will be planting green beans, sunflowers and pumpkins so they will ... read more
THE GRANGE GAZETTE APRIL 2016 EDITION April showers bring forth May flowers We hope you had a lovely Easter and are looking forward to the Spring. Thank you to everyone for kindly supporting our Easter fundraising raffle and guessing games. You raised a generous £68.50 which we have added to the Resident’s Fund. We use all money raised for various activities and entertainment ... read more
Sincere thanks to everyone for making our cheese and wine night a great success. With Majestic Wines giving an informative explanation on the variety of wines and champagnes and 12 different varieties of cheeses from Hartington cheese shop a good night was had by all! Our raffle raised £137.00 for our residents fund, so thank you again for your support. We are hoping to have a similar event ... read more
Dates for the diary Tuesday 2nd Sandiacre Churches Together, service at 10.15am Thursday 11th Prize Bingo at Risley Village Hall - minibus leaves at 10am Wednesday 17th - Entertainment from Jayne Darling with songs from the 40's and 50's at 2pm. Wednesday 24th Entertainment from Alan Hill at 2pm Saturday 27th Cheese and Wine evening- 6.30pm Monday 29th Stapleford Baptist Church- churc... read more
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We have a busy Saturday December 5th, starting with carols from The Boaters Christian Fellowship from 11am. Followed by our annual Christmas Fayre 2pm until 4pm- come and enjoy the afternoon Christmas celebrations. Christmas Carols with Long Eaton Silver Prize Band, mulled wine and mince pies, Festive rolls with stuffing and cranberry, games, tombola, bric-a-brac, the golden cracker, lucky... read more
2nd November - Chair based exercise with Age UK 3rd November - Sandiacre Churces Together 5th November -Fireworks in the courtyard, all welcome. 10th November -Bonmarche visit The Grange with their Autumn/winter range. 12th November - Prize Bingo - trip to Risley Village Hall. 18th November - Entertainment with Alan Hill 23rd November - Stapleford Baptist Church 25th November - Enterta... read more
The visit by Long Eaton Silver Prize Band certainly raised everyones spirits on a cold and rainy day last month. We raised £104.60 on the day, this has been added to our residents fund. Thank you to the ladies of Risley for your help. We always look forward to our monthly trip to Risley Village Hall and are made to feel so welcome. As a thank you, we have invited them to join us at The Gran... read more
We would like to invite residents, family, friends and staff to The Grange on Saturday 12th September. Long Eaton Silver Prize Band will be entertaining everyone from 2- 3.30pm. There will be light refreshments Tombola, Tabletop sale with all proceeds towards the residents fund. September is a busy month with new entertainment, different activities and a special occasion on the 9th when Alic... read more
During August at The Grange we are all hoping for some more lovely warm sunny weather to enjoy our terrace and gardens. Flowers in the garden are full of colour. Dates for activities this month will be on display on the notice board in reception for residents and visitors to see. Birthdays this month are; Hilda 6th Bill 6th Freda 17th Paul 17th Freda 24th Joan 27th Staff training thi... read more