Activities at Laurel Bank Care Home
Activities are a fundamental part of a rich and varied lifestyle here at Laurel Bank Care Home, which is why we organise both physically and mentally stimulating social events for those we support. The weekly itinerary is ever-changing, and regularly includes art lessons, chair-based exercise, trips and visits from a variety of different animals, as well as one-to-one time for residents who prefer the peace and quiet. Our team actively tries to incorporate the hobbies and interests that are meaningful to residents into the activities schedule as encouragement to continue with much-loved pastimes.
Jaimy Lee Almond
Hi, my name is Jaimy Lee, and I am the Activities Coordinator here at Laurel Bank.
I have worked in the care home industry for over nine years. I started working at Laurel Bank in 2018 as a carer, and then, I was promoted to senior carer which I thoroughly enjoyed.
I moved over to activities in 2020, as I was asked to help out and help encourage residents to join in. During this, I realised how much fun it could be and chose to stay on and got promoted to Activities Coordinator.
I love my role as every day is different and I try to make sure the residents are happy and engage in meaningful activities, this also helps support the transition for new residents.
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 Laurel Bank Care Home
Raising money for Barchester's Charitable Foundation
We have been supporting Melissa and Claire for their bake-off this month by raising money for the Barchester's Charitable Foundation today at the reception with the biggest bake sale we have ever had!
We managed to raise £204 for the charity and the staff did amazing!
Joan's 103rd Birthday
What a day for Joan and her 103rd birthday! 220 cards are still being opened! Party bags and personalised t-shirts were given to the ladies to give it that party feel.
We were picked up by limo from Laurel bank, kindly paid for and organised by Aleah and her partner. You guys are incredible! The Hard Landscape Specialists.
We were taken to the Midland Hotel we're Joan and friends had the most delicious afternoon tea! We were picked up by limo from Preston Ireland Bowker’s and taken to Laurel bank where she was greeted by the Deputy Mayor of Lancaster, Butler in the Buff Dave, camera crew and Graham Liver! Dougie Resident, who our events announcer for Laurel bank, gave the most incredible speech!
She has had the birthday of a lifetime and very special memories for Joan and her friends! An absolutely amazing day!
Hatching Chicks
We had Bowland farm come and visit us and show us a demonstration on how to hatch our own chicks. Bowland farm provided us with all the equipment and made this happen for the residents at Laurel Bank.
They have been so popular with residents, staff and even children. It was a fantastic experience that we would all try again.
Trips Out!
We have trips out weekly to Laurel Bank. We had a trip to Positive Futures in Lancaster.
The staff there were so welcoming and helpful and served us the most delicious cakes and told us all about the classes they do!
We will certainly be seeing them again.
St Patricks Day Celebrations
To start off Nutrition and hydration week, we had a global talking tea party and, because it’s St Patrick's Day, we had a St. Patrick's-themed afternoon tea!
We also had Bowland farm deliver eggs and all the equipment so we could hatch our own chickens. That definitely got us all talking at the tea party!
Baby Group
Laurel Bank care home, in Lancaster have recently started to host a regular intergenerational playgroup for residents and members of the local community, with the first one taking place this week.
This event takes place every Tuesday afternoon and will welcome a group of mums and their toddlers who live locally as well as carers with babies to enjoy music, games and activities with residents at the home.
