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
Soft Ball Fitness
This weeks fitness class concentrated on 'hand-eye' coordination, using soft balls to throw and catch. Achieving a slam-dunk in the net had our residents in fits of giggles.
If you have a loved one looking for care, who enjoys keeping fit and having fun with good company, life is GOOD at Elm Bank and we're welcoming new residents.
Happy Birthday 'Carole'
Please join us in wishing resident 'Carole' a very happy birthday! Carole was thrilled to receive her home-made chocolate and fresh strawberry cake lovingly prepared and presented by our hospitality team.
Art Class with Dale
This week our residents have been getting to know 'Dale' the newly appointed Elm Bank Activities Lead. Dale set up a wonderful fun arts session for our residents to show case their talents which gave him time to chat to them about their lives, likes and dislikes.
Meeting 'Vera and Kenny' Tortoises
Today we had the absolute pleasure of meeting a pair of Hermann's tortoises called 'Vera and Kenny'. These previous little creatures belong to Senior Carer; Sam Harvey. Sam explained that although very small right now, they will grow to the size of a dinner plate and live for around 80-90 years! We look forward to watching them mature through regular visits, our hearts have been stolen... it's definitely love at first sight
Special Treat - Afternoon Tea
In most homes, including Elm Bank, the tea trolley comes everyday around 3pm with tea, coffee, cake and biscuits for all to enjoy. However, when a group of ladies request 'something different' Chef Sharntelle couldn't resist and decided to prepare them a traditional 'Afternoon Tea' complete with finger sandwiches, fresh fruit and scrumptious cakes.
The ladies were invited to one of our quiet lounges to be waited on just like at the Ritz by the Bluebell care team. As you can see from their happy faces they all thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience having a good old catch up and plenty of giggles. So much so they've declared it should happen at least once a month going forward!
Happy 103rd Birthday 'Doris'
Please join us in sending all the very best birthday wishes to the beautiful 'Doris' who celebrated turning 103 on 10th September. Doris is a delightful lady, much loved by everyone at Elm Bank. She spent the day receiving visits from many family and friends with her beaming smile brightening the room for all to see.
Happy birthday to another Elm Bank Centenarian that does not look her age!
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.
