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
Home host Easter competition with sister home
Residents at Boroughbridge Manor are getting together with sister home, Sherwood Court to take part in an Easter competition between both homes.
Each home are going to decorate Easter eggs and chicks for the other home to judge – there will be a prize for each home for the winner!
Residents are looking forward to the fun inter-home challenge and sharing their memories of Easter with each other.
A touch of Magic
Boroughbridge Manor Care Home in Boroughbridge has recently brought a bit of magic to residents by providing a new ‘Magic Table 360 and the Happiness Programme’ as a way to improve residents’ quality of life.
Designed and manufactured in the UK, the Magic Table 360 uses interactive games to connect residents with staff and with each other, and research shows it improves the wellbeing of people living with dementia. Using interactive light projections, the Magic Table 360, which can be played independently or in a group, stimulates movement by inviting participants to take part in all sorts of different fun activities such as popping bubbles, playing the piano, colouring in pictures, sweeping leaves or interacting playfully with fish. Games are rich in colour, movement and detail, and allow people of all ages to play in a safe and comfortable environment.
The Magic Table 360 is portable so it can be used wherever residents feel most comfortable, it can be projected onto the floor, ceiling, walls, a whiteboard or even the bed. The Happiness Programme allows for a range of games that change seasonally and have country-specific versions covering 14 different categories, so there will always be something new for residents to try.
International Chocolate Cake Day
Staff and residents at Boroughbridge care home had a fantastic time celebrating International Chocolate Cake Day, surely one of the best days of the year!
Staff and residents whipped up a selection of different chocolate cakes from cupcakes, to chocolate crispy cakes – everyone’s favourite! As they made some of the most fabulous cakes in town.
Our varied life enrichment programme keeps residents active, and provides a daily choice of engaging physical, mental and spiritual activities tailored to residents’ interests and abilities.
Burns Celebrations
Its Burns Night! Our residents are designing their own tartans and will be sampling some lovely haggis to celebrate the life and times of the national bard.
Will you be partaking in a haggis supper?
Resident and staff joy at vaccine
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Boroughbridge Manor home, in Boroughbridge, were delighted to receive the vaccine administered by Church Lane Surgery, which has lifted everyone’s spirits after what has been a very challenging year for everyone.
General Manager, Neil Todd said: “Last year was a year like no other and the vaccine feels like the light at the end of the tunnel. Our teams have been magnificent in how they have risen to every challenge during this pandemic and we are proud to play our part in this next phase to ensure the most vulnerable are protected.”
Team build mascots in the snow
It's been a very snowy day at Boroughbridge Manor. The team built a winter mascot for the home – Mr. and Mrs. Distance bringing much laughter to the residents. Whist the resident's watched and directed from the warmth of the windows, it was lovely to hear the resident's snow stories from their younger days.
Upcoming events
May
May is the gateway to Summer and we have lots of fun things planned - all welcome.
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....
