Activities at Boroughbridge Manor Care Home

To celebrate National Vegetarian Week, staff and residents at Barchester’s Boroughbridge Manor care home in Boroughbridge were treated to an interactive virtual cookery demo courtesy of chef, Alex Connell, from Vegetarian for Life.

Chef Alex whipped up some tasty, healthy vegetarian snacks in a live, interactive cookery demo.  Much to residents’ delight, Boroughbridge Manor’s head chef Anthony, had prepared the same recipes so that residents could try all the dishes. Residents sampled delicious, light and summery veggie dishes including Borlotti bean and dill pate, Greek fritters with Tzatziki and Coronation 'chicken' pastries. All finished off with a sweet and simple but totally yummy banana bread.

Alex says “It was an absolute pleasure to be able to prepare these dishes for the Barchester residents and even more so because they got to taste them, despite my not being able to be there in person. Thanks to all the chefs in Barchester homes across the country who supported me to deliver this really lovely activity.”

Boroughbridge Manor in Boroughbridge marked the Queen’s 95th birthday on April 21st in style by brewing up a storm for National Tea Day and having an afternoon tea party.

The Activities team and residents whipped up a tasty selection of freshly-baked biscuits, pastries and cakes for the occasion, all washed down with a selection of different teas, wine and sparkling refreshments. Residents took part in a royal and tea-themed afternoon with lots of music, dancing, reminiscing and looking through old and current photographs of the Queen.

As part of Barchester’s Life Enrichment Programme, team members and residents at Boroughbridge Manor enjoyed an exciting virtual talk, generously hosted by Five Sisters Zoo.

The residents had the opportunity to explore and learn more about the animal life at the zoo and the important conservation, rescue and education work carried out at the grounds of the zoo.

Five Sisters Zoo was officially established in 2005 with just a small collection of rabbits, guinea pigs, goats, and pigs. Since then the zoo has grown into an exciting collection of over 160 different animal species from all around the world.

Team members and residents at Boroughbridge Manor had a special day celebrating National Tea Day and the Queen’s 95th birthday today in style.

The team at the home put together a tea party to mark the day, which falls on the Queen’s landmark birthday. Supplied with a tasty selection of biscuits, cakes, and of course, teas for the event, the residents had lots of fun taking part in sessions including themed quizzes and virtual tea celebrations.

Staff and residents at Barchester’s Boroughbridge Manor care home in Boroughbridge were treated to a virtual tour of the wonderful underwater world of SEA LIFE London Aquarium, hosted by Senior Curator, James Wright and his expert team.

SEA LIFE London Aquarium is home to more than 300 species and 4,000 creatures, including Gentoo Penguins, Sea Turtles and Seahorses, which are cared for by its dedicated team of 15 Aquarists. The shark tank alone is one million litres in volume and six metres deep and is home to five species of sharks – Sand Tigers called Bungle and Zippy, a Grey Reef Shark, Nurse Sharks, Tawny Nurse Shark and a shiver of Black Tip Reef Sharks as well as a Bowmouth Guitarfish called Betty.

Staff and residents at Barchester’s Boroughbridge Manor care home, in North Yorkshire, celebrated Easter with a whole host of different activities including Easter tea party, Pin the tail on the bunny and an Easter cake-making competition.

Residents at Boroughbridge Manor enjoyed an eggs-tensive range of Easter activities, from Easter tea party, Pin the tail on the bunny, Eater Quizzes and puzzles to tasting different kinds of hot cross buns.  Residents also tucked in to a delicious Easter meal of Lamb, prepared by the home’s head chef Rob.

General Manager, Krzysztof said: “we’ve all been looking forward to Easter. It’s such a nice time of the year – the residents love all the colourful Easter eggs and the tasting of a variety of hot cross buns. It’s really been an eggs-cellent few days!”