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 2013, I love making our residents smile. I get great satisfaction knowing I have made someone’s day better!
Myself, Leoni 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
World Opera Day
Arias filled the air at Boroughbridge Manor Care Home in Boroughbridge, where residents enthusiastically participated in World Opera Day
Staff and residents at Boroughbridge Manor were delighted to welcome the wonderful Metso-Soprano, Emma Carrington!
Emma an accomplished soloist performer made her Royal Opera House debut playing the Valkyrie Rossweisse (Die Walküre) in Keith Warner’s production of Wagner’s Ring Cycle conducted by Antonio Pappano in Autumn 2018 as one of her many stage accomplishments.
Home have fun hiding 'Ghosts & Pumpkins' for Halloween trail
Boroughbridge Manor have been having fantastic fun hiding ghosts and pumpkins all over the Boroughbridge High Street for local children to find. The staff and residents decided to challenge local children to find 6 ghosts and 6 pumpkins that are hiding in different shops and businesses along the town’s high street.
Children have to write down the number of each pumpkin and ghost and where they have been found in order to take part in the Halloween Hunt and will be rewarded with sweet treats by the home.
Hello October
We spotted the bright blue skies and seized the opportunity to head for a walk into town!
Joy couldn’t believe it was the beginning of October, with the warmth from the sunshine beaming down on us as we stopped off for a coffee. We spent time looking through shop windows and enjoyed seeing what the town of Boroughbridge had to offer.
Cheese and Ale Tasting
The home was delighted to host an afternoon cheese and ale event for our residents and their relatives to enjoy.
The attendees relished the opportunity to sample a variety of unique and exotic cheeses, crafted by our skilled kitchen team.
To round off a wonderful afternoon our activities team prepared an array of refreshing ales for our residents to taste and discuss.
Musical Moments
We were delighted to welcome back the wonderful Trevor Woodhead for a morning of musical entertainment.
With a playlist of classic hits and golden oldies, it wasn't long before our residents and colleagues were up and dancing.
We can't wait to welcome back Trevor for more musical themed fun in the near future.
Puppy love with a visit from Ciara
This morning we were delighted to welcome back Carmel and her wonderful therapy dog, Ciara from Therapy Dogs Nationwide.
Ciara is a hugely affectionate black Labrador who laps up all the fuss and doggy treats from our residents.
Animal therapy helps to improve our general health and wellbeing, increases our confidence levels and improves communication skills. We look forward to seeing our friends from Therapy Dogs Nationwide again soon!
Upcoming events
Open Day
We warmly welcome you to join us for our homes open day event on Saturday 30th November.
November
The leaves are falling, November is calling and we hope you can join us for an exciting month ahead - all welcome.
Autumn Newsletter
Take a look at our autumn newsletter and read about the latest goings in and around the home.
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.
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.
