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.

Enriching life
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Jaimy Lee Almond

Activities Coordinator

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.

Life-encriching activities booklet

Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
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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

International Flower Day

We have all loved international flower day! We enjoyed afternoon tea a flower themed quiz, arranged bunches of flowers and watched a virtual tour of Amsterdam flower market!

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Armchair Travels to South Africa

Activities Assistant Hilary presented a first class Arm-Chair travel experience to the Country she used to call home, destination - South Africa! 

Residents were transported to the wonders South Africa known as the Rainbow Nation, with 11 official languages, contrasting landscapes and abundant wildlife. 

We enjoyed tasting samples of delicious Boerewors sausage, Simba crisps, strips of guava fruit roll, shiraz wine from the western cape and rooibos tea!

Cards from friends brings delight to residents

Thank you class 4 at Norton Primary school for our lovely handmade Christmas cards!

Naughty Elf makes a return

Edward has broken into the Managers office and is eating all her chocolates! She isn't going to be impressed when she finds out!

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Homemade Gingerbread House

Festive creativity is reaching great heights, we have another delightful homemade display and centre piece for all to enjoy at Christmastime

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Christmas Cake Competition 2021 Resident Winners - North Division

And the Winner, for "Resident entries - Barchester North Division" is........... Laurel Bank Residents !

 

Congratualtions to Residents at Laurel Bank for their well deserved win after entering Barchester's annual National Christmas Cake Competition 2021

Residents worked very hard on making this spectacular cake!

Upcoming events

Coffee Morning - Every Tuesday

We extend a warm invitation for you to join us and make new friends - all welcome.