Activities at Boroughbridge Manor Care Home
Our teams are trained to enrich the lives of residents through stimulating the mind, body and soul, and taking the time to learn about each person to ensure everyone receives support that adds enrichment to their life.
Activities are the cornerstone of a wholesome home experience, and our Activities Coordinators are always putting their creative minds to the test by organising new and exciting social events for residents to partake in. Of course, we take into account the likes and dislikes of those we support, so if someone doesn’t feel like trying something new, there will always be something on offer to reflect their personal interests. For the people who may just prefer some peace and quiet instead, we also offer one-to-one time that can be enjoyed with a nice cup of coffee or just a simple chat – whatever they desire.
Shelbie Taylor
Hi my name is Shelbie, I am proud to be the Head of Activities here at Boroughbridge Manor.
I have worked at Boroughbridge Manor since 2017, I love making our residents smile. I get great satisfaction knowing I have made someone’s day better!
I have created a wonderful culture within Boroughbridge Manor and we work together to give our residents the best possible experiences.
We are here to ensure that residents enjoy an environment that is both stimulating and socially active. We ensure the team knows each residents' preferences, so that we can deliver a person-centred program of events and activities. We are extremely fortunate to have our very own minibus, we love taking the residents out for coffee, shopping and lots of fun trips out whether that be to the museum or the seaside.
Activities and Events Partnerships
As part of our bespoke life-enrichment programmes, we host a number of live virtual events in the home on a regular basis through a number of partnerships with places of interest and world class performance companies
Life at Boroughbridge Manor Care Home
World Book Day
We were delighted to welcome back the children from the Boroughbridge Primary School and Nursery for World Book Day! The day promotes reading for pleasure and also sees participants dressing up as their favourite characters or embracing a literature theme. This year the children from the school were dressed as adjectives with themes including colours, stripes, spots and more.
The children had a great time listening to two stories which put a modern spin on the classic fairy-tale of Goldilocks and the three bears and Snow White and the seven dwarves, with 'Goldilocks in space' and 'Snow White in space'
Centenarian Sister's Together
It was wonderful to welcome Hetty's sister, Mabel for lunch today as they both enjoyed their fish and chips.
The lunch was made all the more special by the incredible ages they share, Hetty will be 105 this summer and her younger sister Mabel is 100.
It was truly heartwarming to these centenarian siblings spending time with one another.
Valentine's Day
Our home was filled with flowers, cards, sweets and live music in celebration of St Valentine’s Day.
Staff and residents celebrated the day of love by holding a glitzy valentine’s day disco with fizz and strawberries, as we welcomed back Rebekah Austin who delivered a stunning musical performance filled with classic ballads.
This was followed by a stunning three course meal consisting of a Mexican prawn cocktail, sirloin steak or salmon served with new potatoes and seasoned vegetables followed by delicious strawberry heart cheesecake.
Preparing for Valentine's Day
Our residents are filled with excitement as we have beautifully decorated the home for Valentine's Day on Friday.
We will be celebrating the occasion with a special performance by Rebekah Austin, followed by a delightful meal of steak and chips. The celebrations would not be complete without the addition of balloons and flowers.
RSPB Birdwatch Photo Competition Winner
We're delighted to announce the winner of our recent RSPB Birdwatch photography compeition is. Mark H!
Mark sent us a selection of stunning bird photos captured at a series of locations including the High Batts nature reserve.
Thank you Mark and we hope you enjoy your selection of themed prizes!
New Dementia Cafe
Staff and residents at the home launched their brand-new community dementia café and were joined by our neighbours and friends from the local community.
Taking place every first Monday of the month from 10.30am – 12pm, residents from within the local community will have a chance to meet and chat over tea or coffee and homemade cakes provided by the home. Guests will also have a chance to take a tour of the home, and ask any questions they might have about care.
Upcoming events
April
Take a look at our upcoming activity and community events coming to the home in April.
Wellness Gateway Presentation and Forum
Join us as we welcome Gail Donnan, CEO of the Wellness Gateway as we hear more about their community work, we'll be presenting Gail with a donation by our Charitable Foundation.
Friends and Family Meeting
Join us for our next meeting, we wish to hear more about your life here at Boroughbridge Manor and how we can support your loved one.
Dementia Action Week Coffee Morning
Join us as we kicktstart Dementia Action Week with our friends at Dementia Forward as we host a fundraising coffee morning for the group with a theme of 'hats!'
Spring Newsletter
Find our Spring Newsletter here and read about the latest goings on in the home and events coming soon to the home.
Fashion Show Fundraiser
Join us on Thursday 29th May as we welcome Miss York, Marcie Reid for a fundraising fashion show for her chosen charity 'Action for Children'
May
We hope you can join us in May as we look ahead to the summer months with a variety of life enrichment and community events.
Book Club
Join us on the first Monday of the month from February 3rd for our Community Book Club.
Volunteers - Could you make a difference?
We recognise the impact a Volunteer can make on the lives of our residents, do you have any spare time? For more information we'd love to hear from you.
Looking for a place to host a meeting?
For more information why not pop in and see what Boroughbridge Manor can offer you.
Take a break on us!
Calling all emergency services personnel - police, ambulance and fire services, district nurses - come and take a break on us, there maybe a cake or two available....
Carers Cafe
We understand the importance of looking after the local community and are offering a comfortable space for carers to connect with one another.
Community Coffee Morning
We hope you can join us for our monthly community coffee morning, held on the last Thursday of the month.
Memories Cafe
Come along to our dementia friendly event and meet new people and enjoy a selection of tasty treats and warm beverages.
Don't dine alone
We understand that meal times can be a lonely time for seniors that is why we are welcoming the community to enjoy a free meal and enjoy good company every second Friday (RSVP)
Flower Arranging Club
From April 25th. We hope you can join us for our Flower Arranging Club every Friday from 2.30pm.
Knit and Natter
From Friday April 11th. We warmly welcome you to join us every Friday morning for our weekly Knit and Natter Group
