Activities at Boroughbridge Manor 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.
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.
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
Home thank Activities team!
Staff and residents at Boroughbridge Manor are celebrating National Activity Providers & Professionals Week, which takes place from January 22-26. Residents and staff wanted to thank the wonderful activities team at the home, whose hard work and dedication make a real difference to the lives of the residents living there.
National Activity Providers & Professionals Week is an annual event to support activity professionals and thank them for all the many different varied activities they provide to residents and patients. Each and every member of the team at Boroughbridge Manor offer unique, tailored activities and entertainment to the residents every single day. They always go above and beyond their role and for this everyone at the home is truly grateful.
Home look forward to 'Tech Event'
The Gracious Street Methodist Church alongside its partners at, Right at Home Harrogate, Knaresborough Connectors and Boroughbridge Manor Care Home as ‘Digitally Connected Knaresborough’ are hosting a special community event on Monday 27th January from 1pm until 3pm.
Starting at 1pm visiting seniors and members of the community will be able to come visit the group to enjoy a highly informative briefing on "Fall Prevention at Home: Fun Tips & Tech Tricks to Stay Safe" plus a drop-in clinic.
Members of the community can bring any question relating to computers, tablets/iPads, smartphones, apps or getting online. Bring your own device or borrow one of ours. Questions at all levels are welcomed.
Namaste and Pampering
Our residents had a wonderful experience as they took part in a namaste session.
Enjoying a sensory atmosphere of calming music, atmospheric lighting and sweet aromas. Our residents enjoyed a series of beauty treatments including hand massages and having their nails painted.
Others simply relaxed to the calming sounds of the soothing music.
Elvis Presley Day
Wednesday 8th January would have been Elvis Presley's 90th Birthday!
We celebrated in true Boroughbridge Manor style by throwing a big Birthday bash!
It is estimated that Elvis has sold over one billion records worldwide so to honour the undisputed King of Rock & Roll, we all enjoyed a fantastic day of music, fun and dancing courtesy of the fabulous Rebekah Austin and we even tried one of his favourite sandwiches; Peanut butter and banana!
New Years Eve Community Coffee Morning
Staff, residents, and relatives celebrated the New Year in style during the home's monthly community coffee morning.
The home's New Year's Coffee Morning was in full swing with music, virtual fireworks, and plenty of fizz. Residents enjoyed sparkling drinks and a selection of tasty treats prepared by our chefs, Karen and Robert.
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!
Upcoming events
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.
Valentine's Day, Don't Dine Alone
We know Valentine's Day can also be a lonely time for people, if you'd like to share in good company and a delicious meal prepared by our incredible chefs. Please RSVP a space.
Valentine's Day Entertainment
We warmly welcome you to join us for a morning of live musical entertainment with Rebekah Austin as we celebrate Valentine's Day.
Christmas Newsletter
Our Christmas Newsletter is hot off the press! Find out about the latest news and goings on in and around our home.
Tech Support Cafe
Do you need any support or do you have you a query about your technical advice? Our team are here to help.
February
February may be short but it is full of love and fun filled activities and we hope you can join us.
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....
Carers Cafe
We understand the importance of looking after the local community and are offering a comfortable space for carers to connect with one another.
Community Coffee Morning
We hope you can join us for our monthly community coffee morning, held on the last Thursday of the month.
Dementia Cafe
Come along to our dementia friendly event and meet new people and enjoy a selection of tasty treats and warm beverages.
Don't dine alone
We understand that meal times can be a lonely time for seniors that is why we are welcoming the community to enjoy a free meal and enjoy good company every second Friday (RSVP)
