Activities at Elm Bank Care Home

We've been getting creative with staff donated glass jars, rather than send directly to recycling, these little pots are receiving a makeover from the residents in our Arts & Crafts sessions.

We hope to create a display of lights to brighten up the many planned summer events and evenings in the home gardens.

Thank you to all the carers who got involved in Atlanta's session, everyone had super fun designing and painting their little pots of joy!

We love to make our residents feel extra special. Carol and Glenys have become good friends since moving into Elm Bank, and having won at prize bingo earlier in the week, Carol used her 'Afternoon Tea for Two' voucher to spend quality time with Glenys.

The ladies were served a scrumptious trio of freshly made finger sandwiches, scones and sponge cakes by Emily. They enjoyed their special treat and sent thanks to the hospitality team for such a wonderful display.

The Activities team have prepared many more voucher treats for our residents to win at Bingo, Bowls and Cards. Here's to the next game, it's all to play for!

'Fun in the sun' with the Elm Bank gardening club!

Our residents love getting outdoors and soaking up the sunshine. At the weekend they were planting pots with various blooms to brighten the lawn edges with pops of colour.

If you enjoy getting out into the garden and would like to join us, please give the Activities Team a call on 01536 313520 to find out when the next club meeting is.

Today our residents had the pleasure of being guided in how to make a perfect pizza with home hospitality host; Garion.

Fits of giggles ensued as the group tried to stretch their pizza bases without tearing the delicate dough. Even one of our visiting family members had a go at creating his favourite topped pizza!

Thank you to our activities team, Garion and the care assistants who all got involved in this fun and enriching activity. Our residents will love tucking into a slice later... homemade pizza is simply the best.

This week good friends and residents at Elm Bank; John and Christine, took a nostalgic step back in time with a visit to The Blitz Tea Room and Jazz Lounge in Kettering.

An authentic 1940’s Tea Room serving a range of afternoon teas, lunches and drinks in period surroundings. From the moment John and Christine arrived memories came flooding back to their home life growing up in the 40’s.

We were welcomed on arrival by one of the lady owners; dressed in red, white and blue to match the union flag bunting that adorned the café ceiling.

From its ration book inspired menu, to the memorabilia clad walls, filled cabinets and bygone furniture, this day trip down memory lane didn’t disappoint!

As our little group sat drinking tea from a traditional china service and enjoyed freshly made scones with Vera Lynn playing in the back ground, we all agreed it’s a truly magical place, full of fun and nostalgia.

Just perfect for those who wish to immerse themselves in 'the war years' and reminisce about times gone by, John and Christine loved every moment and would recommend you visit this little Kettering based gem whenever you get the chance.

Elm Bank care home residents and colleagues wish to congratulate Care Assistant; Charlotte Adams on receiving Employee of the Month.

Charlotte has been nominated by her colleagues, and the residents for having such a warm and caring nature and demonstrating she's always ready to go the extra mile... with a smile!

Home Manager; Katie Hudson said, "Charlotte is a genuine caring person, fully of energy and happy to help others across all our communities. We hope she enjoys spending her £25 voucher and the flowers brighten her day as she does ours whenever she’s on shift. "

Thank you Charlotte for your continued hard work and dedication to the Elm Bank family.