Activities at Scarborough Hall Care Home
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.
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 Scarborough Hall Care Home
Admin celebrates 10-year Long Service
Congratulations to our administrator , Liz Murphy who is celebrating her 10 years of service at Scarborough Hall Care Home. Liz started working at Scarborough Hall in February 2011. Liz has been presented with flowers & received her gold pin from General Manager, Charlotte Nurse.
Thank you Liz for your continued commitment to our residents, colleagues and Barchester Healthcare
New additions to the family
Today we welcome our dementia therapy dolls to Scarborough Hall. We hope that these new additions to our family will bring therapeutic benefits such as relaxation and pleasure to the home. They can help remind our residents of a time they had young children or simply create pleasant feelings of reminiscence or affection.
They are also proven to help with residents who find it difficult to engage with other or who are restless, distressed or anxious, improving well being.
We are yet to name these new additions to our family, we will be having a competition for the residents to name them .. so watch this space.
Resident celebrates landmark birthday
Celebrations have been in full swing at Scarborough Hall, as one of its residents reached her centenary in style.
Kathlyn Revell was joined by staff, relatives, friends and other residents as she received a telegram from the Queen in recognition of her landmark birthday. A champagne reception was held in honour of the birthday girl at the home and residents joined the celebrations as she was presented with a special birthday cake made by the homes chef, Iain.
Home gets behind local initiative
Residents and staff at Scarborough Hall were delighted to support locally, the initiative “Let’s leave no-one behind” over the festive period by donating a huge box of delicious home-made mince pies to the group to distribute throughout the community to those vulnerable during the current crisis.
Home amongst first to receive vaccinations
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Scarborough Hall care home, in Scarborough, were delighted to be invited to have the vaccination at Central Healthcare surgery], which has lifted everyone’s spirits after what has been a very challenging year for everyone.
General Manager, Charlotte Nurse said: “Last year was a year like no other and the vaccine feels like the light at the end of the tunnel. Our teams have been magnificent in how they have risen to every challenge during this pandemic and we are proud to play our part in this next phase to ensure the most vulnerable are protected.”
Elf Day
Staff at Scarborough Hall swapped their uniforms for costumes on National Elf Day (Friday 18th December) in an effort to raise funds to help people living with dementia.
Launched by the Alzheimer’s Society and delivered direct from the North Pole, Elf Day was created to sprinkle some festive cheer on fundraising towards finding a cure for dementia. From stripy socks to head-to-toe elf outfits, anything goes – there’s snow better way to raise money to help beat dementia.
On the day, residents and staff at Scarborough Hall were able to enjoy elf-themed games including best-dressed elf competition, Christmas quiz, as well as a Christmas party as the team at the home donned their elfish apparel. The home managed to raise a total of £40 on the day with donations coming towards the cause.
Upcoming events
Competition - Sunflower Competition
It's competition time! Enter by the 1st August and you could win a prize.
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
Choirchester - 1st Thursday of the month
Come and raise the roof and join our monthly choir - all welcome.
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....
