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
Medical Detection Dogs
Across our services residents had a fantastic time during a special live virtual event, led by Emilia from Medical Detection Dogs.
Emilia took us on a journey to discover how the organisation began training dogs to support people with complex health conditions, saving their lives on a daily basis.
Using their amazing sense of smell, these dogs can identify odour changes emitted prior an episode and alert the person to take preventative action.
We were introduced to the wonderful dogs and the science behind the sniff. It was a delightful experience for everyone, especially our canine-loving residents.
Barchester's Big Quiz
All over the country our care homes and hospitals linked up for Barchester’s Big Quiz of the year!
Residents tested their knowledge with a variety of questions, from historical humdingers and musical musings to pictorial puzzlers and connective conundrums.
Everyone who participated had a fantastic time and enjoyed some friendly competition.
Meeting the Reindeers
Across our homes we got into the Christmas spirit of things by joining a festive live virtual experience, led by Des and Kelly from Performing Pets.
Our residents were thrilled to meet the charming furry friends and get up close and personal with the reindeers. We certainly learnt some interesting facts about the animals and had a fantastic time.
Macmillan Coffee Morning
Staff and residents at Scarborough Hall Care Home in Scarborough held a charity coffee afternoon and bake sale on Friday 29th September to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Having a coffee morning is the perfect chance to catch up over a cuppa and a slice of something delicious for a great cause. The money raised helps everyone with cancer to live life as fully as they can.
Outing to Yorkshire Air Museum
Recently members of our wonderful care team gave their time to take residents to the Air Force Museum near York, they all enjoyed a day out at the museum on one of our popular minibus trips, they enjoyed a picnic together provided by our hospitality team, learned all about planes and reminisced about memories of their time in the service.
Nature Walks activity as part of our newly founded Weekly Walking Club
On recent residents meeting a few individuals said they would like to get out into the community for some exercises so we have started a new weekly walking club, incorporating one of our favourite activities; Nature Walks. Gentleman from each of our three floors got together with activity members Jess and Charlotte and ventured out to our local Quarry Mount Park where we were fortunate enough to experience the breath taking nature conservation project, we even got to watch a little frog going about his daily business. Activities such as these are beneficial for providing crucial exercise and fresh air time as well as giving us the opportunity to welcome new residents to the home and make some new friendships.
Upcoming events
Newsletter - Spring edition
Welcome to our latest newsletter - Spring edition - we hope you enjoy reading.
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....
