Activities at Scarborough Hall Care Home

Residents were eager to take advantage of the great outdoors to enjoy the sunshine with a peaceful afternoon in the home's beautiful grounds and conservatory, where they were able to enjoy the sounds of Buddy Holly songs in the background, which soon had them singing along to and reminiscing about their favourite music and singers.

With the warm weather to keep everyone cool and fresh, everyone enjoyed a refreshing ice lolly. For some just to wander and sit in the home's gardens was enough. There was also a friendly game of dominoes for others. A wonderful time was had by all!

As the nation prepares to celebrate Queen’s birthday, residents of Scarborough Hall have come together to paint the home red, white and blue with their Union Jack colouring, creating priceless jewels of their own with crown jewels made from cardboard and papier-mâché. 

The residents got together as part of their popular interactive arts and crafts session, and as the sun shone outdoors they had a good old chat, reminiscing about their experiences and what they had done during the Queen's Jubilee, remembering the street parties and communities coming together just like now. 

Scarborough Hall care home has welcomed home a resident, 84 year old Muriel Tipper, 84 years young. Muriel has recently spent a period of time in Scarborough Hospital, whilst in hospital Muriel tested positive to Covid-19.

After excellent care and treatment by all the doctors and nurses at Scarborough Hospital Muriel returned home after recovering. Staff, residents and guests commemorated the day with afternoon tea and made a great fuss over Muriel as everyone has been delighted that she has overcome and returned to the home.

General Manager, Charlotte Nurse of Scarborough Hall said: “Today has been all about celebrating Muriel’s return and it has been great fun for everyone. Our staff and the people who live here have really got involved with the celebrations and have really enjoyed themselves. In these unprecedented times with so much negativity in the media, we wanted to share the good news and give people some hope. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all the staff at Scarborough Hall for their dedication and commitment to the home not only at this time but over the years’”

Residents were surprised by the generosity of their local Morrison’s store, who kindly delivered Easter eggs for every resident over the weekend. Charlotte Nurse, General Manager, and colleagues were on hand to accept the beautiful hamper filled with a selection of eggs all shapes and sizes, sure to satisfy any chocolate lover!

Celebrations have been in full swing at Scarborough Hall, as one of its residents reached her centenary in style. Kay was joined by staff and other residents, as she received a telegram from the Queen in recognition of her landmark birthday. A champagne reception was held at the home and guests enjoyed a special birthday cake made by the home’s chef, Iain Calope Crossland.

Kay is a true Scarborough girl, and although she loved to travel, Kay lived at Holbeck Hill at the time of the famous Landslide. Kay inherited the responsibility of running her father’s laundry business in her early life. Kay married later in life and, after having, no children of her own, took on caring for her husband’s three children. Kay loved to study art, history, and was a friend of Scarborough Art Gallery before coming to Scarborough Hall, where she is enjoying a new chapter of her life.

Residents of Scarborough Hall recently enjoyed a return trip on the ‘Forget Me Knot’ train from Whitby to Middlesborough. The 26-mile journey took in the rolling countryside to the delight of everyone as they reminscenced about trips they went on when they were younger and the holidays they had enjoyed.

During the journey, residents were able to enjoy hand massages from Cassie at Temple Spa, live entertainment, which had everyone singing along too and interviews conducted by Songs of Praise.

It was lots of fun for everyone!