Activities at Boroughbridge Manor Care Home

Barchester’s Boroughbridge Manor have been having fantastic fun hiding Santa’s reindeers and elves all over the Boroughbridge High Street for local children to find.

Staff and residents decided to challenge local children to find 9 reindeers and 7 of Santa’s Elves that are hiding in different shops and businesses along the town’s high street.  

Between Monday 2nd December until Sunday 15th December the Children have to write down the name of each reindeer and elf and where they have been found in order to take part in the festive hunt and will be rewarded with sweet treats by the home.
 

Boroughbridge Manor was full of animal mischief on Tuesday 26th November when we were delighted to welcome the Miniature Therapy Pony, Cartier when he came to visit the home.

Residents at Boroughbridge Manor were pleasantly surprised to see their new furry friend roaming around and as he made his way around the home.

Although small in stature, Cartier had a huge heart as he went from resident-to-resident offering company, affection and cuddles. 
 

Local groups including Boroughbridge Manor Care Home, Right at Home Harrogate, the Gracious Street Methodist Church and the Knaresborough Connectors came together to host a special community event which took place at the Gracious Street Methodist Church in Knaresborough on Monday 25th November at 1pm.

Starting at 1pm visiting seniors and members of the community were able to take part in and ask their tech questions and problems which were answered by the experts, before taking part in an information seminar from each of the groups taking part.

Finally, at 2pm we welcomed Singer Performer – the glamorous Emma James as we concluded the afternoon with an hour of musical entertainment, refreshing beverages and tasty cake, rounding off a wonderful afternoon enjoyed by all.

Staff and residents across our homes were treated to an interactive virtual Christmas-inspired table decorating masterclass, courtesy of talented master florist, Kathryn Delve.  

Kathryn is an independent florist based in Somerset, she specialises in creating unique wedding and event flowers.  She takes much of her inspiration for her displays from the beautiful scenery that surrounds her home and the changing seasons and colours.

During the workshop, residents were invited to join Kathryn to make beautiful Christmas-themed table decorations. 
 

Staff, residents and the local community came together at the home as we were joined by Bethan and Sophie from the Ripon Branch of the Yorkshire Building Society as they held a workshop to share key tips on how to avoid being scammed. A topical issue that often affects the elderly, the experts demonstrated how to recognise a scam, and the correct way to respond and report them.

The talk discussed how scams are disguised, and can occur in person, by phone, by post, by email, and even through social media. Guests also shared their scamming experiences and recovery strategies

Residents and members of the community in Boroughbridge were delighted to welcome PCSO Jack Gudger and PC Connor Coulthurst from the local police force to join Boroughbridge Manor Care Home for their ‘Coffee with a Coppa’ event. 

PCSO Jack Gudger and PC Connor Coulthurst spoke to the audience about their own career paths, why they wished to join the force and spoke to the group about the latest goings on from within the town, before taking questions from the audience. 

For one resident in particular the visit brought back lots of fond memories of her father who was Chief Constable of the Strathclyde Police Force.