GRANGE GAZETTE OCTOBER 2021 EDITION  We are proud to announce  WEDNESDAY 27TH OCTOBER THE ELDERBERRIES  will perform their first concert from 2pm. Please take a seat in the dining room after lunch and the resident’s singing group will entertain you all.      A huge thank you to Peter for entertaining everyone during the Wild West singalong. ... read more
GRANGE GAZETTE SEPTEMBER 2021 EDITION  YouTube Live & Local LivingRoom Earlier in the year we began a project supported by Live & Local LivingRoom and worked alongside Laura Brodrick, a graphic and creative facilitator. Residents enjoyed sharing memories and stories about their lives which were captured in illustrations by Laura and together we created personalised ‘timelinesâ... read more
Grange Gazette August Edition 2021  Our July ‘Armchair Holiday’ to Hawaii was a great success and we look forward to enjoying another adventure in September. Next time we are holidaying in the USA and will be visiting the Wild West! Remember to pack your cowboy hat so we can enjoy fun and games with a good old singalong and a taste of Texas from the kitchen! Details will be ... read more
GRANGE GAZETTE JULY EDITION 2021 We welcome the month of July with a big ALOHA as we prepare for a trip to the beautiful island of Hawaii and enjoy another Armchair Travel Event. We are looking forward to the sights and sounds of the island including games, hula-style movement to music and crafts; while the kitchen will also provide a taste of the island. Don’t worry if you forget to pack ... read more
GRANGE GAZETTE JUNE 2021 EDITION  Our many thanks to the residents and families who contributed to the Live and Local Project which our graphic artist Laura Brodrick titled ‘Sharing my Story’.  The display board is available for everyone to enjoy and the project will continue to evolve and develop over time. Those residents who have already taken part have their own decorate... read more
May Edition 2021 Do you remember back in childhood How we loved the first of May, When we hung flower-filled baskets on doorknobs, then ran away? Do you remember how the sweetest basket Was for the one we loved the best, And in it went the blossoms that were fairer than the rest? Such a beautiful and gracious custom Somehow lost along the way But the memories still linger as ... read more
GRANGE GAZETTE APRIL 2021 EDITION  MONDAY 12th APRIL 2-3pm We are delighted to announce the return of JOHNNY VICTORY to the Grange!  Johnny will be singing in the courtyard  situated outside the dining room window. Bring along your best singing voices while we wave a flag, celebrate the  ‘Best of British’ and enjoy this special day.        ... read more
GRANGE GAZETTE MARCH 2021 EDITION  Daffy-Down-Dilly  Daffy-down-dilly has come to town In her yellow petticoat And pretty green gown, She turned to the sunlight And shook her little head And whispered to her neighbour Winter is dead.  If was lovely to see our crafters joining the BBC Radio Derby campaign and making daffodils and bows for our display. ... read more
GRANGE GAZETTE FEBRUARY EDITION 2021 BBC RADIO DERBY DAFFODIL CAMPAIGN PUT A DAFFODIL IN YOUR WINDOW Last year we saw rainbows displayed all over the country which uplifted the nation at a difficult time. This year Radio Derby have introduced a campaign encouraging everyone to put a daffodil in their window. The Grange are supporting the campaign and residents are making daffod... read more
We look forward to the year ahead and wish you a Happy New Year filled with peace, love and happiness. Activities We hope you enjoyed a lovely Christmas and the coming year brings every happiness to you all. It's a time for new beginnings and we can enjoy new activities together. The Grange have been contacted by the Erewash Borough Council Arts Development Team who are intere... read more