Activities at Boroughbridge Manor 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.
Shelbie Taylor
Hi my name is Shelbie, I am proud to be the Head of Activities here at Boroughbridge Manor.
I have worked at Boroughbridge Manor since 2017, I love making our residents smile. I get great satisfaction knowing I have made someone’s day better!
Myself and Kelly have created a wonderful culture within Boroughbridge Manor and we work together to give our residents the best possible experiences.
We are here to ensure that residents enjoy an environment that is both stimulating and socially active. We ensure the team knows each residents' preferences, so that we can deliver a person-centred program of events and activities. We are extremely fortunate to have our very own minibus, we love taking the residents out for coffee, shopping and lots of fun trips out whether that be to the museum or the seaside.
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 Boroughbridge Manor Care Home
Christmas Concert
Our Christmas Party Day was in full swing at the home, we were delighted to welcome back the incredible Rebekka Austin as she kick-started proceedings with a rousing Christmas concert featuring everyone's favourite holiday musical numbers and carols!
Our residents and colleagues were up and dancing the morning away embracing the festive fun!
Finally what better way to end the morning than with a selection of refreshing mocktails!
Mulled Wine & Mince Pies
The residents and guests thoroughly enjoyed a morning filled with festive music, mulled wine, mince pies, and delightful company as our Christmas events scheduled carried on at pace.
They reminisced about Christmases past and shared their favourite festive memories. Overall, it was a lovely afternoon filled with merriment.
Carol Singing
Heavenly voices rang out across the home as the community came together to celebrate Christmas with a carol concert.
We warmly welcomed the children from Boroughbridge Primary School and Nursery for a beautiful morning of Christmas carols.
They performed a selection of all-time favourites, which brought happy memories to all.
Our residents joined in with the singing, and clapped along.
A Christmas Carol
Across our homes we’ve had the most wonderful time celebrating the festive season with a special screening of 2020’s OLD VIC: IN CAMERA – A Christmas Carol.
This beautifully staged production brought the magic of Dickens’ classic tale right into our homes.
A huge thank you to The Old Vic theatre for sharing this incredible performance with us. It was a truly wonderful experience.
Elf Day Fun
Colleagues in the home swapped their uniforms for costumes on National Elf Day in an effort to raise funds and awareness 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 Boroughbridge Manor were able to enjoy elf-themed games and held a wonderful cake bake sale paired with an afternoon of fun and games as the team at the home donned their elfish apparel.
Festive fun as home launch festive trail
Barchester’s Boroughbridge Manor have been having fantastic fun hiding Santa’s reindeers and elves all over the Boroughbridge High Street for local children to find.
Staff and residents decided to challenge local children to find 9 reindeers and 7 of Santa’s Elves that are hiding in different shops and businesses along the town’s high street.
Between Monday 2nd December until Sunday 15th December the Children have to write down the name of each reindeer and elf and where they have been found in order to take part in the festive hunt and will be rewarded with sweet treats by the home.
Upcoming events
Fancy a Festive Break?
Book a respite stay for your loved one at Boroughbridge Manor.
Countdown to Christmas
Take a look at the upcoming festive events and activities coming this holiday season.
Open Day Event
We warmly welcome you to join us for our January Open Day event on Saturday 18th January.
Tea & Memories
Join us from 10.30am on Monday 27th January for Tea and Memories. Our dementia friendly community event.
RSPB Birdwatch Competition
Join us as we take part in the RSPB Birdwatch with a bird photography competition and win a prize.
January
Happy New Year! Take a look at and join us for our life enrichment and community engagements.
Christmas Newsletter
Our Christmas Newsletter is hot off the press! Find out about the latest news and goings on in and around our home.
Book Club
Join us on the first Monday of the month from February 3rd for our Community Book Club.
Volunteers - Could you make a difference?
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.
Looking for a place to host a meeting?
For more information why not pop in and see what Boroughbridge Manor can offer you.
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....
Community Coffee Morning
We hope you can join us for our monthly community coffee morning, held on the last Thursday of the month.