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
Happy Birthday 'Perry'
Today we had the pleasure of presenting resident 'Perry' with a delicious chocolate lovers dream birthday cake in celebration of his 'young at heart' 76th birthday. Perry said he couldn't wait to enjoy a slice! Have a wonderful day from all your friends and the staff at Elm Bank. Have a wonderful day from all your friends and the staff at Elm Bank.
Maternity Leave Celebration
Please join us in wishing carer Chinnu all the very best as she leaves us to put her feet up and wait for the safe arrival of her little bundle of joy! Your Elm Bank family can't wait to see you again with your previous babe in arms.
Employee of the Month - September 2023
Elm Bank care home residents and colleagues wish to congratulate Housekeeper; Steve Bodsworth on receiving Employee of the Month. Steve has been nominated by his colleagues, and the residents for being so attentive, smiley and kind, and for always going the extra mile!
Home Manager; Marvellous said, "Steve is a key part of our housekeeping team, he’s made such a difference to the home since his return and our residents love him. We hope he enjoys spending his £25 voucher and his favourite tipple." Thank you Steve for your continued hard work and dedication to the Elm Bank family.
Pizza Making Master Class
Our menu today included a delicious home-made vegetable lasagne for World Pasta Day. However this afternoon our resident baking club members decided to go rouge, staying on an Italian theme but opting to make pizza!
From stretching the home-made dough to spreading the tomato sauce, our happy band of bakers had fun chatting to Mark and Garion. They chose their favourite toppings from ham with peppers to a meat feast medley, both with lashings of cheese. Everyone is looking forward to a supper time tasting, fresh from the oven courtesy of chef and the hospitality team.
Happy Maternity Molly
The Elm Bank team had a wonderful time wishing Carer; Molly all the very best at her baby shower as she starts her maternity leave and adventures into motherhood. We can't wait to meet her 'little bundle of joy' when he arrives. Your Elm Bank family is as excited as you for his safe arrival. Take care and put your feet up! We'll all be waiting with arms open for plenty of cuddles.
Singing and Swinging with Steve
Steve Carmel came to sing for our residents and the care staff joined the fun, dancing the afternoon away.
Upcoming events
St Georges Day
Come and join us with our festivities celebrating St Georges Day! We will have music by the lovely Lesley Ann and refreshments will be provided.
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.
