Activities at Scarborough Hall Care Home
Our teams are trained to enrich the lives of residents through stimulating the mind, body and soul, and taking the time to learn about each person to ensure everyone receives support that adds enrichment to their life.
Activities are the cornerstone of a wholesome home experience, and our Activities Coordinators are always putting their creative minds to the test by organising new and exciting social events for residents to partake in. Of course, we take into account the likes and dislikes of those we support, so if someone doesn’t feel like trying something new, there will always be something on offer to reflect their personal interests. For the people who may just prefer some peace and quiet instead, we also offer one-to-one time that can be enjoyed with a nice cup of coffee or just a simple chat – whatever they desire.
Jessica Larkin and Skigh Harrison.
We would like to welcome you to our activities team, Jessica Larkin and Skigh Harrison. Each coordinator started as carers in the home and they have worked together as an activities team for a number of years.
They are passionate about their role and providing the best for the Residents in the home, they enjoy finding new ways to of engaging and creating real and meaningful connections with the residents, through Resident centred 1-2-1 sessions, group activities, interesting outings and close links with our local communities.
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 Scarborough Hall Care Home
VE 80th celebrations
Residents watched a special VE Day: 80th Anniversary Talk with Pippa Catterall, Professor of History and Policy at University of Westminster. The popular image of VE day is of partying in Trafalgar Square, of spontaneous street parties and bonfires and plenty of singing – and drinking!
Yet many, no doubt, joined with the King in remembering those who would not come back from the war, as well as those still fighting in the Far East.
In the talk, Pippa Catterall highlighted both the light and dark moments of that momentous day.
Scarborough goes Greek!
Here at Scarborough Hall, the head of hospitality, Iain, was very excited to get back in his brand-new kitchen after the refurb finished last week. In celebration of this, Iain worked alongside activity members Jess and Sarah to deliver this month’s bespoke-themed dining experience which was Greek-themed in honour of Greek Independence Day earlier in the month.
Residents enjoyed each other’s company whilst listening to traditional Greek music and tasting the delights of Greece. Resident Barbara, who recently moved to the home, said: “I’m so glad the activity team invited me to this event today. It was fabulous to meet some people from the other floors and has made me feel right at home”.
Easter celebrations
Residents at Scarborough Hall have had a fabulous time over the Easter period! We were delighted to take part in the Living Eggs hatching programme and have loved watching the baby chicks grow.
On Saturday the activity team hosted our annual Easter Egg Hunt in the garden for residents family, team’s and members of the communities children and on Sunday we all enjoyed eating eggs together. We also had a wonderful time at St James for their Easter event where residents got the chance to make their own Easter crafts to bring back to the home.
A perfect brew with Clipper Tea
Residents joined a virtual tea tasting session to learn how to brew the perfect cup of tea and enjoy an expert-led tasting experience.
Katharine Parsons, Clipper Tea Channel Ambassador, took us on a journey of Clipper tea, from its beginnings to becoming a leader in natural, fair and delicious teas.
It was a perfect brew-tiful time!
Residents enjoyed pop-up shop
We have had a very busy day here at Scarborough Hall as we welcomed members of our local community into the home. Team members and visitors enjoyed treating themselves to some perfumes provided by David and some sweet treats from Ringtons.
David brought along his lovely rescue dog and wonderful wife who was delighted to be able to buy some gifts for her friends and even signed up to be added to the ringtons rounds whilst she was with us!
Getting creative!
Upcoming events
Monthly Dementia Cafe
From 10.30 am the dementia café provides small respite and social support.
Monthly Coffee Morning - 1st Friday of the month
A chance to meet and chat over tea or coffee and homemade cakes
Meeting Room for Hire
Arrange a visit or pop into see what Scarborough Hall has to offer.
Could you be a Volunteer?
We recognise the impact a Volunteer can make on the lives of our residents, do you have any spare time? For more information we'd love to hear from you.
Emergency Services - Take a break on us!
Calling all emergency services personnel - police, ambulance and fire services, district nurses - come and take a break on us, there maybe a cake or two available....
