THE GRANGE GAZETTE APRIL 2019 EDITION At last the weather has started to improve and spring is in the air. We are beginning to look forward to the warmer weather and during recent activities we have recalled our ‘Bank Holiday’ trips and holidays in ‘Skeggy’. We really did have the best of times. With this in mind Shirley has been working towards bringing the seaside to t... read more
THE GRANGE GAZETTE FEBRUARY 2019 After the chills and snow of January we are looking forward to February when the early shoots of spring flowers peep from the damp earth. Spring isn’t too far away! We will be celebrating St. Valentines with a visit on the 12th from Johnny Victory. He is looking forward to seeing everyone and will be performing in the dining room from 2pm. ... read more
GRANGE GAZETTE MARCH 2019 EDITION During February a lovely lady joined the Grange as a volunteer and we hope you will extend a big Grange welcome to her. Julie has previously helped at the summer and winter fayres and been a familiar face when we invite the Risley N.S.Y. Group to our prize bingo and cream tea events. She has already enjoyed time with residents…. reading your fav... read more
THE GRANGE GAZETTE JANUARY 2019 EDITION NEW YEAR WISHES We welcome 2019 and wish residents, family, friends and staff joy, peace and happiness. AND MANY THANKS The support received during the Christmas Fayre on December 8th was nothing short of amazing. During an hour and a half you helped... read more
THE GRANGE GAZETTE NOVEMBER 2018 EDITION We welcome residents, family, friends and staff to our fundraising event on Wednesday 14th November from 2pm. when Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers will be joining the Grange to discuss and value your antiques and collectables. Light refreshments and cake. Stalls and Tombola. All proceeds solely for the Resident’... read more
THE GRANGE GAZETTE OCTOBER 2018 EDITION Come said the leaves to the wind one day, Come o’er the meadows and we will play, Put on your dresses SCARLET and GOLD For summer is gone and the days grow cold. by George Eliot. British Summer Time ends ... read more
Tuesday 2nd Sandiacre Churches Together. Church service in the main lounge from 10.15am Friday 5th ‘WORRIZIT?’ Local duo Brian and Kevin look forward to seeing everyone at the Grange when they bring fun and your favourite songs to the main lounge from 2pm. Tuesday 9th You are invited to join Vera in the dining room. Johnny Victory will be entertaining everyone and helping Vera celebr... read more
WE HAVE THE X FACTOR Earlier in the year we were entertained by Kieran who is an exceptional singer and a lovely young man. We are delighted to say Kieran is appearing on the X-Factor this year and we hope everyone will support him. We are very fortunate Kieran's mum is also a member of our care team and we are so proud and pleased for all the family. The X-Factor returns to the t... read more
August 2018 Edition We hope you have enjoyed the lovely sunny weather over the past few weeks. It was lovely to spend time in our beautiful garden, shaded under the gazebo surrounded by flowers and listening to the birds. What a difference to enjoy refreshments and the occasional meal al fresco! We usually need an umbrella and a pair of wellington boots during the summer months and ha... read more
JULY EDITION 2018 Thank you to everyone for your support and contributions to our annual Summer Fayre. While the sun failed to shine on the day we still enjoyed a lovely time indoors while Ilkeston Brass entertained everyone in the gardens. Our thanks to residents, family friends and staff for helping to raise an amazing £1,123.45. We have added the money to the Resident’s Fund mak... read more