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.
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 Laurel Bank Care Home
Residents join Barchester's Big Quiz
Staff and residents from Barchester’s care home, in Laurel Bank, joined fellow keen quizzers from over 250 Barchester care homes and hospitals across the whole of the UK, including Wales, Scotland, Jersey and the Isle of Wight, to put their collective general knowledge to the test.
The inaugural Barchester Big Quiz of the Year took place on 9th January 2024 when Laurel Bank got super competitive and took on its sister homes from all over the country to find out which Barchester home or hospital had the best quizzers. From historical humdingers and musical musings to pictorial puzzlers and connective conundrums, the homes battled it out to find out who would prevail.
Trip to the big wheel
For a few weeks now Ralph had been saying that he wouldn’t mind a trip on the big wheel at Dalton square after he had spotted it on the way back from a trip to see the panto Christmas Carol. Ralph said at 91 and never been on a big wheel. So we had to make his dream come true and take him on it. Ralph had the best time he also enjoyed his favourite drink hot chocolate while he was out and came back smiling the whole day!
Staff Bake off
Laurel bank decided to their very own bake off with staff baking lots of Christmas treats an the residents taste testing them before placing their votes on which they like best. Here was also lots made so that we could have our own bake sale in the reception area. The winner of the competition was Lyndsay the manager who had no experience in baking whatsoever but did very well and won with her chocolate brownies.
Christmas Fayre
For Laurel Banks Christmas fayre we had entertainer Boogie Bill sing all the Christmas Classics while we enjoyed Christmas market food of Yorkshire pudding wraps, ginger bread trees, mulled wine and hot chocolate. In the gardens was decorated beautifully, we had Santa’s grotto for all the children to visit Santa and him give them all presents. We had our Christmas hut selling all sorts from flashing wands to sweet treats. Our admin mum had spent the year knitting so that we had our own stall. The whole day was fantastic!
Sybil’s 102nd Birthday
Sybil enjoyed her 102nd birthday with very close friends, staff and residents with a very special afternoon of cheese and wine! Jenn at Laurel bank sent out a plea to help Sybil collect 102 cards for her 102nd birthday! She never knew she would then become famous being all over the papers and on BBC Lancashire radio. It was definitely a birthday to remember.
Bonfire Night
We celebrated bonfire night with bonfire night party for residents, family and even the community this year. With the fireworks being cancelled at Lancaster castle Lyndsay the manager decided she wanted to save Lancaster! We drank mulled wine, hot chocolate enjoyed burgers and hot dogs whilst watching our firework display!
Upcoming events
Coffee Morning - Every Tuesday
We extend a warm invitation for you to join us and make new friends - all welcome.
