Activities at Elm Bank Care Home
We understand that the people we support have passions and interests that could be difficult to pursue after moving into a care home – but that doesn’t mean we don’t encourage them to try! Some hobbies can define a person, so our Activities Coordinators are dedicated to ensuring that everyone we support is able to do what makes them happy to the best of their abilities. Social events are organised with individual tastes in mind and with the idea that residents have the opportunity to try new and exciting things.
Tina Prosho
Hello my name is Tina and I am the Activities Coordinator here at Elm Bank Care Home.
I joined Elm Bank in May 2023 as a Team Leader soon becoming the Head of Care before moving to the role of Activities Coordinator and leading the team in January 2024. My passion is to provide life enriching activities that enhance the lives of our residents.
By providing entertainment that is not only stimulating but person-centred. Our weekly calendar offers rich experiences with music from live entertainers, visits to various locations outside the home of interest, as well as arts and crafts tailored to individual abilities. We are a pet friendly home and fully support the benefits animal therapy can bring to the lives of our residents and welcome animals of all kinds to the home on a regular basis.
Getting to know our residents better is so important, and through regular family and friends meetings we can gain a greater understanding of their loved ones' interests and life prior to joining Elm Bank that will make for a richer activities program to be developed. I look forward to getting to know you, and your loved ones.
We are always open to new ideas. If you would like to get involved in any of our Life Enrichment activities or have a skill, or project you'd like to share with our residents, please click here to contact me direct. New entertainers and community links are always welcome.
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 Elm Bank Care Home
Birthday Surprise
Martyn, one of our lovely residents was pleasantly surprised today, when he was presented with a beautiful home baked birthday cake.
During a game of carpet bowls, staff and other residents all burst in to singing Happy Birthday to Martyn. What a lovely surprise it was for him.
St Partick's Day at the Races
Staff and residents celebrated St Patrick's Day at the home by having a day of fun at the races, with bets placed and Guinness a plenty the fun went on until late afternoon. Head chef Sharntelle prepared a fantastic Irish spread for all to enjoy.
Cakes for Comic Relief
Residents at Elm Bank Care home decided, that for Comic Relief they would test out their cake decorating skills. For some it was a first, whilst for others it was a chance to show off their talent. It was an afternoon of butter cream and sprinkles galore, as creative minds were put to the test. The residents decided that once the decorating was complete, the whole home would enjoy the freshly adorned butter cream and sprinkle topped cakes for tea.
Did you know we have regular events and entertainment happening at our home open to the community? To receive a copy of our weekly/monthly calendars please email Tina and the Activities team; ElmBank.Activities@barchester.com
Zech's Swining Sax
Yesterday the sounds of the saxophone entertained both staff and residents, as Zechariah Seekins performed for us all. It was a fantastic afternoon, that got many singing along to tunes they recognised, and some with tears of joy in their eyes. It was simply amazing.
Beryl a resident at Elm Bank said “it was wonderful, I used to jive, and listening to this has made me want to jive again, I absolutely love this, he is amazing, thank you so much.”
Mother's Day Concerto from Clare
Residents, family members and staff at Elm Bank care home all enjoyed a spectacular Mother’s Day concerto, performed live by singer Clare Care. It was so beautiful to see everyone so full of smiles and spending time with loved ones and with each other. Chef, Sophie prepared a spectacular table of refreshments for the live entertainment along with an afternoon tea for all to enjoy.
Intergenerational Reading
What a busy morning we had celebrating World Book Day, the bookshelves were bulging and our book worm residents were keen to get involved in World Book Day. It was such a fun packed day, where the residents were delighted to have the local school in to read. The children from St Thomas More, wore some spectacular costumes, and the reading was amazing. It was simply smiles all around.
Upcoming events
Monthly Community Café
Come along to our dementia friendly café 'Third Monday each month' from 2.30pm-4.00pm, meet with friends, enjoy light refreshments and a variety of activities.
Community Games Afternoon
We're welcoming our local community, families, and friends for a lovely weekly get-together.Join us every Thursday from 2-3.30pm for board games, floor games, and more!
Blue Light Breakfast
If you are part of the Emergency Services please drop by and have breakfast on us. The last Friday of the month 07.30am to 11.00am.
