Our summer fayre was a great success and we would like to express out heartfelt thanks for your tremendous support. Despite the rain we had 'sunshine' indoors with fun, games and entertainment raising £861.29 on the day with more money being donated. Thank you to to staff, residents, family and friends with a special mention to the lovely ladies providing cakes and refreshments, to Gloria ... read more
We have an exciting display of the residents art work at The Smoothie Coffee Bar and Gallery, Bath Street Ilkeston. All art work has been created by the residents at The Grange and is entitled 'With these hands', the display combines art and reminisence activities. The display will be shown 1st -14th June 2015. Tuesday 2nd June; Sandiacre Churches Together 10.15am in the lounge. Wednesday ... read more
We are looking forward to a busy month ahead with different activities and entertainers visiting The Grange. At the end of the month our Art project will be installed at The Smoothie Gallery in Ilkeston. Shirley would like to thank all those for their hard work and involvement. A date for your diary is this years SUMMER FAYRE it will be Saturday June 20th from 2pm until 4pm. Shirley would ... read more
HAPPY EASTER TO ALL AT THE GRANGE Please see the reception for all activities this month... read more
Welcome to March, a cold and blustery month when we start to see the beautiful spring flowers bring a heartwarming display of colour to our lovely garden. We are making plans to grow sweet peas from seed and would like to know if you have any suggestions for the garden and patio areas. Thank you to everyone for joining Mehira's jewels and watching their belly dancing demonstration, such nic... read more
Lets Love February! It may be cold outside but February is a month with new and exciting activities at The Grange. We have Valentines Day on the 14th, Pancake Day on the 17th and Chinese New Year on the 19th. On the 23rd we have a visit from Diana Mehira to talk about and demonstrating the art of bellydancing!! Thank you for joining the RSPB Big Garden Watch and making special cakes for the ... read more
The Grange wishes residents, their families, friends and staff a warm and welcoming Happy New Year with the anticipation of an exciting and memorable year ahead. ACTIVITIES Friday 9th January brings entertainment from Country and Western artist C.K.CODY. So mosey on down to the lounge from 2.30pm for a rootin-tootin afternoon. We also wish Alan Hill 'Bon Voyage' on the 28th January when h... read more
THE GRANGE CHRISTMAS FAYRE THAT WAS HELD ON THE 6TH DECEMBER WAS A REAL SUCCESS! OVER £600 WAS RAISED FOR OUR RESIDENTS FUND. GIFTS WERE ON SALE, GAMES WERE AVAILABLE, FATHER CHRISTMAS WAS IN ATTENDANCE AND WONDERFUL SEASONAL HOT ROLLS WERE ON SALE. THANK YOU TO ALL WHO MADE THE EVENT A SUCCESS. RESIDENTS ENJOYED THE BOATERS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CAROL SINGING,FOLLOWED BY COFFEE AND MINCE PI... read more
Following the successful trip to The Sawley Flower Festival last month, we are looking forward to Marion Stokes who will join us to give us a demonstration in floral decoration from 2.30pm on Monday 17th November. Come and join us for our annual firework display Wednesday 5th November after tea. Wednesday 26th November Brantano are returning to The Grange and they are extending their event ... read more
Thank you to all those who supported our Macmillan coffee morning, we raised a total of £200! We have decided to hold further 'cake and cuppa' afternoons on a regular basis. Further details to follow in November. October continues to be a busy month. On Wednesday 29th we are having an afternoon of 'All Things French' with costumes, competitions, french bread, pate and cheeses while we are ... read more