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 enjoy virtual cookery demo
To celebrate National Vegetarian Week, staff and residents at Barchester’s Laurel Bank care home in Lancaster were treated to an interactive virtual cookery demo courtesy of chef, Alex Connell, from Vegetarian for Life.
Chef Alex whipped up some tasty, healthy vegetarian snacks in a live, interactive cookery demo. Much to residents’ delight, Laurel Bank’s head chef Grant Pritchard had prepared the same recipes so that residents could try all the dishes. Residents sampled delicious, light and summery veggie dishes including Borlotti bean and dill pate, Greek fritters with Tzatziki and Coronation 'chicken' pastries. All finished off with a sweet and simple but totally yummy banana bread.
Mental Health Awareness Week
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Laurel Bank care home in Lancaster were treated to an armchair work out courtesy of the Green Goddess, Diana Moran, and Shackleton’s furniture company, followed by a mindfulness session led by Shackleton’s Emma Raybould.
Diana rose to fame as a glamorous fitness guru on BBC’s Breakfast Time in the 1980’s and has made an outstanding contribution to improving the health and wellbeing of people in the UK. She now brings that experience to Shackletons as their Health and Wellness Adviser.
Local vocalist entertains
Everyone here at Laurel Bank was thrilled to welcome our first live musical guest since before the pandemic! Local singer Ashleigh Wood was fabulous at our VE Day party in the garden where we all enjoyed afternoon tea including homemade scones with jam and cream, exactly what we needed in the glorious sunshine!’
Long Service Award celebrated
A nurse at Laurel Bank Care Home in Lancaster has received a prestigious 25 Year Service Award in celebration of working at Barchester Healthcare for 25 years.
Regina Kiziuk started at Barchester in May 1996 and has worked with residents and their relatives to ensure that their needs have been met over the years.
Five Sisters Zoo
As part of Barchester’s Life Enrichment Programme, team members and residents at Laurel Bank enjoyed an exciting virtual talk, generously hosted by Five Sisters Zoo.
The residents had the opportunity to explore and learn more about the animal life at the zoo and the important conservation, rescue and education work carried out at the grounds of the zoo.
Five Sisters Zoo was officially established in 2005 with just a small collection of rabbits, guinea pigs, goats, and pigs. Since then the zoo has grown into an exciting collection of over 160 different animal species from all around the world.
St Georges Day
Here at Laurel Bank we had a fabulously fun garden party to celebrate St. George’s Day. The sun was shining, we enjoyed a delicious buffet thanks to our head chef, Grant, and there were games for everyone to join with prizes for both residents and staff!
Upcoming events
Coffee Morning - Every Tuesday
We extend a warm invitation for you to join us and make new friends - all welcome.
