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
A breath of fresh air
Residents of Boroughbridge took to the homes beautiful garden to take advantage of the recent glorious weather. Everyone commented on how much better they felt for grabbing a breath of fresh air, feeling the sun on their faces and checking on the progress of the plants, including the colourful pots that have just been added. Residents even took advantage of the sunny weather to enjoy a refreshing ice-creams and lollies. Everyone had a fun afternoon!
Exercising the body & mind
Keeping active, having social interactions and being mentally stimulated is very important to Residents at Boroughbridge Manor. Boroughbridge Manor not only engage in regular gentle exercise but they also enjoy exercising their brains with weekly quizzes, brain teasers, word ladders and much much more!
As part of the homes life enrichment programme, Shelbie Taylor activities coordinator includes firm favourite’s in the homes calendar with fun-filled adapted games that they played over the years in a safe environment!
Residents remember 75th anniversary of VJ Day
Boroughbridge Manor celebrated VJ Day, with an afternoon of crafts and delicious afternoon tea to commemorate 75 years since the end of Victory in Japan.
Michelle Keep General Manager, said: “Many of our residents have very clear memories of the Second World War and Victory in Japan, and reminisced about their experiences, so it’s a privilege to remember and celebrate with them.
We had a lovely day, and we are making sure extra effort is focused on creating an enjoyable environment for all of our residents, whilst ensuring that the group activities are smaller, adhering to social distancing advice.”
Resident celebrates 102nd Birthday!
Celebrations have been in full swing at Boroughbridge Manor, as one of its residents celebrated her 102nd birthday in style. Mary Findlay was joined by staff, relatives, friends and other residents. With social distancing guidelines in place, Mary was able to see her family through the conservatory doors and was very happy to see them. They all celebrated with smiles and lots of laughter. The birthday girl, Mary and other residents enjoyed a special home-made birthday cake made by the home’s chef.
Mary is a lively, happy lady who deserves this celebration. She thoroughly enjoyed her day and was very happy to have received so many cards!! She didn’t know what to do with them all. We have the most generous colleagues, community and friends and would like to say a massive thank you to all that helped Mary celebrate her day in style. Mary has received a whopping 102 Birthday cards - You are all amazing and we seriously can’t thank you all enough!
Residents Show Creative Side
Residents from Boroughbridge recently showed off their creative sides as the held their popular arts and crafts session in the sun this week. Throughout the day residents created lots of art that were spread throughout the home and on the windows to show their thanks and support for their local community.
Joyce, resident at the home really loved the choices of colours and said, “Spring is on its way and I love to be creative.” Along with staff, residents enjoy a walk around the home grounds to take in the spring sunshine as ways of inspiration, saying, “It was wonderful to feel the sun on my face!”
Shelbie Taylor, activities coordinator said, “It’s wonderful to see such happy faces throughout the home.”
Flower Arranging Session
Residents of Boroughbridge enjoyed an afternoon of flower arranging to help decorate their home with springtime blooms. Everyone enjoyed assorting the flowers to create beautiful arrangements in various vases while having a catch-up over a cup of tea.
Shelbie Taylor, activities coordinator said: “Everyone really enjoyed the flower arranging activity. Our home looks and smells even more lovely now the beautiful blooms are on display.
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....
