Activities at Boroughbridge Manor Care Home
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 have recently been promoted to Head of Activities here at Boroughbridge Manor.
I have worked at Boroughbridge Manor for 7 years, I love making our residents smile. I get great satisfaction knowing I have made someone’s day better!
Myself, Leoni and Suzanne 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.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
Read our brochure
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
Primary School Visit
This morning we welcomed back Roecliffe CE Primary School to perform a variety of Christmas songs. Together we sang some traditional carols such as 'Away in a Manger' and the children performed 'We Wish You a Merry Christmas' using Makaton (signs and symbols to aid communication).
The children then spent time chatting to us about their Christmas traditions and hand delivered cards they had made at school.
Before leaving we all got together for a good old Christmas jingle and residents handed the children some cards we had made earlier in the week.
From all of us, at Boroughbridge Manor, we wish you a Merry Christmas!
Meeting the Reindeers
Across our homes we got into the Christmas spirit of things by joining a festive live virtual experience, led by Des and Kelly from Performing Pets.
Our residents were thrilled to meet the charming furry friends and get up close and personal with the reindeers.
We certainly learnt some interesting facts about the animals and had a fantastic time.
Gingerbread House Day
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Boroughbridge Manor care home in Boroughbridge love any excuse to get creative so when they found out it was Gingerbread House Day on December 12, they didn’t need any persuading to get cracking!
Residents throughout the home got busy decorating with icing, buttercream, marshmallows, and sweet treats to make some of the glitziest gingerbread houses in town! The residents worked together as a team and between them, created some masterpieces!
Christmas Creativity
The residents at Boroughbridge carried on with the Christmas festivities as they came together to create a collection of wonderful 'salt dough' baubles to take pride of place on our homes Christmas Tree's.
Our residents had lots of fun as they reminisced about their favourite Christmas memories and traded stories of festive times passed.
Christmas Musical Extravaganza!
Boroughbridge Manor was delighted to welcome back the wonderful Rebekah Austin as we began our run up to Christmas in spectacular style.
Our residents, guests and colleagues had a wonderful morning filled with song and dance all to the sounds of Rebekah's festive selection of favourite hit songs!
Musical Entertainment
Boroughbridge Manor was delighted to welcome back Kim and Dave for a fabulous musical performance.
The brilliant double act had our residents and guests singing and dancing the morning away, through a set of classic hits including Tom Jones 'Delilah' through to the golden favourite 'we'll meet again' by Vera Lynn.
Upcoming events
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....
