Activities at Boroughbridge Manor Care Home

Staff and residents across our homes were treated to an interactive virtual Christmas-inspired table decorating masterclass, courtesy of talented master florist, Kathryn Delve.  

Kathryn is an independent florist based in Somerset, she specialises in creating unique wedding and event flowers.  She takes much of her inspiration for her displays from the beautiful scenery that surrounds her home and the changing seasons and colours.

During the workshop, residents were invited to join Kathryn to make beautiful Christmas-themed table decorations. 
 

Staff, residents and the local community came together at the home as we were joined by Bethan and Sophie from the Ripon Branch of the Yorkshire Building Society as they held a workshop to share key tips on how to avoid being scammed. A topical issue that often affects the elderly, the experts demonstrated how to recognise a scam, and the correct way to respond and report them.

The talk discussed how scams are disguised, and can occur in person, by phone, by post, by email, and even through social media. Guests also shared their scamming experiences and recovery strategies

Residents and members of the community in Boroughbridge were delighted to welcome PCSO Jack Gudger and PC Connor Coulthurst from the local police force to join Boroughbridge Manor Care Home for their ‘Coffee with a Coppa’ event. 

PCSO Jack Gudger and PC Connor Coulthurst spoke to the audience about their own career paths, why they wished to join the force and spoke to the group about the latest goings on from within the town, before taking questions from the audience. 

For one resident in particular the visit brought back lots of fond memories of her father who was Chief Constable of the Strathclyde Police Force. 

Local groups from Boroughbridge including Right at Home Harrogate, the Gracious Street Methodist Church and the Knaresborough Connectors have come together to host a special community event taking place at the Gracious Street Methodist Church in Knaresborough on Monday 25th November at 1pm.

Starting at 1pm visiting seniors and members of the community will be able to have their tech questions and problems answered by the experts, before taking part in an information seminar from each of the groups taking part.
 

Residents across our services had a lovely time joining Emily and Marie-Therese from the Wallace Collection, for a virtual introduction to Reubens' Rainbow Landscape.

Residents truly enjoyed the sensory walk through one of the museum’s most famous landscape paintings.

Everyone who joined had a wonderful experience and can’t wait to put their creative skills to the test by painting some landscapes of our their in the coming days!
 

we were delighted to hold our first Chitter Chatter Coffee Morning as we welcomed our residents to join the team for a morning natter over a selection of tasty cakes and refreshing beverages.

Our coffee morning event was inspired by Lauren Mann the founder of Farrow Friends and her championing of companionship for those who are struggling with loneliness and isolation.

Recently Lauren won a competition to design a limited edition tin for Nescafé in support of the princes trust. Speaking of her winning design 'The Silver Lining' Lauren said 'I want my design to encourage us to connect with those who may be lonely and be the silver lining to their day'