Activities at Boroughbridge Manor Care Home

Residents, relatives, and staff came together to celebrate Indian Independence Day.

We all tried different Indian dishes, and watched documentaries on India’s history, and listened to some Indian music. 

All our residents had a wonderful time, and enjoyed celebrating this wonderful day.

Our Deputy Manager has taken part in a 12 mile walk to raise money for St. Leonard’s Hospice, York.

The walk took place over the Yorkshire Wolds, and to support the fundraising 2 bake sales were held. The home held one bake sale whilst a second one was held in the village where Lynnette grew up.  This is an event that Lynnette takes part in every year in memory of her father who was cared for at the hospice in 2019.

Residents, their relatives and staff were all very supportive and enjoyed getting involved in the selling and eating of the cakes!

Residents, families and staff enjoyed a wonderful afternoon of great food and togetherness at our recent outdoor BBQ event held at the home. The rain held off and the sun made an appearance. The event brought everyone together with plenty of laughter, conversation and delicious food enjoyed throughout the afternoon. A special thanks to head chef Rob whose fantastic BBQ was enjoyed by everyone. 

Events like these reflect the home's ongoing commitment to creating meaningful, enjoyable experiences that bring people together and make the home a truly special place to live and work.

The residents of Boroughbridge Manor got together this month for a baking master's class in making scones. Lead by our lovey resident Jenny, she guided us through the process of weighing, mixing, cutting and baking. Baking has always been a passion for Jenny and, as a home economics teacher, leading our class brought back great memories for her. Jenny said ‘although scones are fairly simple, it was lovely to see everyone getting involved and the smiles on everybody’s faces’. 

Of course, the best part of baking is always the eating! Residents enjoyed tasting their freshly baked scones with jam and cream, and the smell of warm scones filled the air.

The residents now plan on making this a monthly session of trying out traditional home bakes.           
 

We would like to thank Ripon Theatre Festival for coming to our home and performing for us, our residents, relatives and staff thoroughly enjoyed their performance

What a wonderful journey it's been! Our residents planted the seeds, nurtured the plants, and watched them grow into a fantastic harvest of peppers. Now, the fruits of their hard work are ready to enjoy, with Chef Rob creating a delicious fresh salad using the homegrown produce. A true farm-to-fork success story!

Residents celebrated British Flowers Week which took place from 15-21 June. Founded by New Covent Garden Market in 2013, British Flowers Week is an annual celebration of the wealth and variety of British flowers, plants and foliage.

Residents took part in flower-based activities throughout the week including a flower arranging competition, a quiz on flowers, and drawing of flowers in the garden which everyone really enjoyed. Their collective knowledge about flowers gained from years of gardening experience was very impressive.      

Staff, residents, and relatives came together to enjoy a family BBQ that was held in the home’s grounds this last week. 

Staff made everyone feel welcome and were delighted to see different generations having fun together. Visitors enjoyed plenty of refreshments, such as burgers, hot dogs, salad, and refreshing drinks prepared by the catering team, who were hard at work making sure that a great time was had by all – it really was a team effort!

Resident, Phyllis, said, “I thoroughly enjoyed it. I was surrounded by lots of great people, and the refreshments kept flowing. The weather held out until we finished. Staff did a great job, not just on the day, but organising the event and getting everyone together.”

World Whisky Day invites everyone to try a dram and celebrate the ‘water of life’, taking place annually on the third Saturday in May, this special occasion is celebrated by whisky lovers worldwide.

Whether you’re a die-hard Scots whisky fan, an Irish whisky lover, or you like to mix it up and try something new, World Whisky Day, celebrated this year on May 16th, is the perfect day to immerse yourself in the wonderful world of whisky. It was certainly a day of fun-filled tastings for the staff and residents at Boroughbridge manor care home in Boroughbridge.

To mark the day, residents had so much fun taking part in virtual distillery tours, a whisky based quiz, a whisky tasting masterclass led by a local distiller, finding out about the history of whisky making and enjoying some Scottish shortbread.

Our residents enjoyed Knit & Natter Club, where they got creative making colourful pom-poms that will be turned into delightful ice creams and lollies. There was lots of chat, laughter, and refreshments to enjoy along the way

A care assistant at Boroughbridge Manor in Boroughbridge has received a prestigious 10 Year Service Award in celebration of working at Barchester Healthcare for 10 years.

Mihaela, now care assistant, started at Barchester in June 2016 and has worked with residents and their relatives to ensure that their needs have been met over the years. 

Susan Carter, General Manager of Boroughbridge Manor said: “We’re delighted to be celebrating 10 years of loyal service with Boroughbridge Manor. She has demonstrated her dedication and loyalty to this home and its residents year after year. I speak for all of us here at Boroughbridge Manor when I say that I’m looking forward to many more years of working with Mihaela!”

The home was filled with warmth, community spirit, and the comforting smell of homemade baking as we hosted a cake sale in support of St Leonard’s Hospice. Each delicious cake has been lovingly prepared by our Deputy Manager, Lynnette Sellers, who has dedicated herself to this fundraiser every year since the passing of her father. 

Our residents have took an active and joyful role in the event, proudly helping to sell the cakes, greet visitors, and even choose a few treats for themselves. Their enthusiasm has created a wonderful atmosphere of togetherness, purpose, and shared kindness.   

The residents at Boroughbridge Manor thoroughly enjoy attending the weekly gardening club, where they have been actively involved in planting a variety of vegetables and flowers, including tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, chives and lettuce. 

They take great pride in nurturing their plants and are very dedicated to ensuring they are regularly watered and cared for. One of our lovely residents, Marlene, has given herself the daily task of attending to the tomatoes and is enjoying watching them grow.        

Staff and residents at the home in Boroughbridge, were delighted to welcome neighbours and friends from the local community to a special Community Cheese and Wine morning on Wednesday 8th April.

Guests joined the homes residents for a relaxed morning of fine cheeses, carefully selected wines, and warm conversation.