Activities at Boroughbridge Manor Care Home

The home in Boroughbridge was delighted to welcome local police officers PC Barrett and PCSO Booth as they joined the residents and relatives for a for their ‘Coffee with a Coppa’ event on Monday 29th September

The visiting officers spoke with the residents, relatives and members of the community about their career paths, why they wished to join the force and spoke about the latest goings on from within the town, before taking questions from the audience. 
 

To mark National Emergency Services Day, we had the pleasure of welcoming Katy from the Yorkshire Air Ambulance to speak with us—and what an insightful and inspiring session it was!

Katy shared the incredible work that the Yorkshire Air Ambulance team does every day, responding to emergencies across the region with speed, skill, and compassion. From life-saving missions in remote rural areas to rapid responses in urban settings, it was eye-opening to learn just how vital their service is—and how much coordination and expertise goes into every flight

In celebration of our colleagues and wishing to embrace their culture, we proudly marked Indian Independence Day, a significant national holiday commemorated annually across India.

To honour this important occasion, our dedicated colleagues from India generously shared elements of their rich cultural heritage with residents and staff. The afternoon featured traditional dance performances, a cultural fashion showcase where members of the team enjoyed an Indian glow up!

We were also treated to a selection of authentic Indian cuisine, all of which were warmly received by our home community.

Our home was full of animal mischief in July when Monet the miniature pony came to visit the home.

Our residents  were pleasantly surprised to see their new furry friend roaming around the home as KL Pony Therapy paid a visit.

We were all touched by how gentle and affectionate Monet was with our residents and it's fair to say we were all smitten by our new friend. 
 

This morning some of the residents enjoyed a trip out to Ripon spa gardens where we enjoyed a hot drink and picnic in the gardens.

We then had a game of crazy golf and then had a walk round the gardens looking at the bandstand that has been decorated for Alice in wonderland day. A lovely morning was had by all.

We were thrilled to reconnect with our friends at Dementia Forward during their Dementia Discussion event at Skipton Town Hall and to engage with our sister homes, The Dales Care Home and the Highfield Care Home. The event featured an engaging talk and Q&A session with Fiona Andrews and Dr. Kamath. 

It was an honour to meet and chat with several groups supporting North Yorkshire, including Promedica24 North Yorkshire, Lancashire & South Cumbria, Healthwatch North Yorkshire, Carers' Resource, and more. 

A big thank you to our hosts for a truly wonderful afternoon.

The end of August saw our home host a special edition of our 'Knit and Natter' club as we warmly welcomed the Thirsk Yarnbombers to Boroughbridge.

The visiting quartet of members spent the afternoon with our residents and treated us to a talk and presentation about the history of the group and the incredible work they're doing to benefit the local community. 

We're very grateful to Irene and for the time the group shared with us and we look forward to joining the yarn bombers again in the near future. 

Our community team partnered with Gracious Street Methodist Church, Knaresborough Connectors, Right at Home Harrogate, and Radfield Home Care Harrogate, Wetherby & North Yorkshire to support the local community through our Digitally Connected group, offering tech assistance and advice. 

We provided help with installing apps, identifying phishing scams, smartphone support, and much more. The next Digitally Connected group meeting is scheduled for Monday, 22nd September, after the summer holidays, at 1pm at the Gracious Street Methodist Church in Knaresborough.

Our residents indulged in a sweet celebration for World Chocolate Day! 

We enjoyed a selection of sweet tasty treats courtesy of Karen, Robert and her brilliant team in the kitchen. 
Our community team were also out and about spreading the joy of chocolate around the local community as we delivered a selection of chocolate goods to our wonderful friends at Dementia Forward in Burton Leonard. 

Our amazing Team Leader, Tanya, is tying the knot on Monday! 

In celebration of her big day, our staff and residents hosted a mini bridal hen party. From everyone at the home, we wish the bride-to-be all the very best for her special day next week!

Residents and guests at the home enjoyed a delightful afternoon of strawberries and prosecco, celebrating the start of autumn in style. The event brought together residents, families, and friends for a relaxed and sociable gathering in the home’s welcoming lounge area.

Attendees were treated to a selection of fresh strawberries, cream cakes, and a sparkling glass of prosecco, with the hospitality team providing a tempting spread of sweet treats and light refreshments to complement the occasion.
 

We were delighted to welcome Veronica and Tess as our home was proud to host the Right at Home - Harrogate 'Big Green Picnic' 

The big green picnic events are aimed at raising awareness and funds for Dementia Adventure a group who offer individually tailored holidays for people living with dementia and their carers providing an essential escape from routine and a much-needed break together. 

Our residents enjoyed an alfresco nonseco themed picnic tea party and were joined by Geoff from the Boroughbridge Allotment Society. 

Yee-Haw! It was big event day in our home as we celebrated 'National Cowboy Day!'

We began our wild west themed day of activity with our very own Kentucky Derby in the gardens. 
Residents and relatives cheered on our colleagues with a series of daring horse races! 

Our residents were delighted as our colleagues tried to tame their mighty steads! 
 

Staff and residents at the home in had a fantastic time celebrating World Chocolate Day on July 7, surely one of the best days of the year!

Overseen by head chef Karen Garbutt, staff and residents enjoyed a selection of different chocolate treats from chocolate cupcakes, chocolate tarts and treats.

The home wished to spread the chocolate joy and had the pleasure of delivering an assortment of chocolate goodies to their friends at the Dementia Forward Hub in Burton Leonard. 

It was an incredibly special day at the home as we celebrated Hetty’s remarkable 105th birthday.  Surrounded by her loved ones, fellow residents, and our devoted team, Hetty enjoyed a joyful day full of smiles, laughter, and surprises—including a special visit from the Mayor of Boroughbridge, Councillor Pauline Phillips, who spent time with Hetty and her family to mark the occasion.

Following our recent appeal to gather 105 birthday cards, we were truly moved by the outpouring of kindness from the community—a phenomenal 167 cards were received!   A heartfelt thank you to everyone who sent Hetty a card. She and her family were deeply touched by your thoughtfulness.