Activities at Elm Bank Care Home

The residents and staff were delighted in welcoming local Singing for Pleasure Group ran by Linda to their grand Manor House for an afternoon of simply singing for pleasure.

The lovely ladies entertained the residents and staff with their amazing voices, with songs and poems that put smiles on everyone’s faces. After the singing and poems, the afternoon was spent enjoying time together with cups of tea, cake and an amazing spread of fruit and sandwiches put together by our amazing chefs . The residents and staff are eagerly awaiting the next sensational performances from the ladies in October and December.

Elm Bank care home in Kettering marked the anniversary of Victory in Europe Day in style by throwing a 1940s afternoon tea party to remember.  The home was decorated in red, white and blue and staff dressed up in their 1940s-inspired glad rags and enjoyed an afternoon of music from the Land Army Annies.

Head chef Sharntelle whipped up a delicious selection of freshly-baked biscuits, scones and cakes, for the occasion, all washed down with pots of tea.

Residents reminisced about their memories of VE Day whilst listening to the wonderful live performance, and the weather was superb for the occasion.

Marvellous Bindura, General Manager at Elm Bank said: “Many of our residents can remember the end of the war and we all know what it meant for our country so we wanted to celebrate the date and listen to our resident’s memories of the war and the experiences they lived through, the music was amazing, it certainly got everyone singing”.

Pam a resident at Elm Bank said, “It was wonderful to reminisce and to celebrate with all the staff and residents here, the singers very good, we’ve all had such fun and lots of cake!.”

Residents from Elm Bank care home in Kettering enjoyed a remarkable evening out with entertainment from the Watoto Choir.

Residents Pam and Brian were delighted to attend the evening concert performed at the local St. Thomas More Catholic Primary School who opened up their doors for the famous choir and the residents of Elm Bank. In 1984 during the civil war, Gary and Marilyn Skinner planted a local church in Kampala, Uganda that spoke of hope and life to the nation.  The church rescues thousands of orphaned and abandoned babies and children. The church also empowers vulnerable women and have sent over 100 children’s choirs across six nations. The choirs have met Her Majesty the Queen, performed for the president of the United States, and have visited almost every major parliament in the world.

Brian a resident at Elm Bank said, “It was simply wonderful, the stories from the young children being abounded when young and not knowing who their parents are is very sad. The evening bought back many memories for myself and my wife, the work the Choir do is amazing. It was simply a beautiful evening for us both one that we will not forget at all.”

Pam a resident at Elm Bank said, “It was just the best, the children and their stories touched us deeply and we are both grateful to have been invited, to end the night we enjoyed a lovely refreshing wine”.

Marvellous Bindura, General Manager at Elm Bank said: “It was an evening that our lovely residents Pam and Brian will not forget. The choir was outstanding, the children all had stories to share, and St. Thomas More Catholic Primary School opened their doors both for the choir and our residents. Pam and Brian sang along to the songs and they certainly were lost in the moment. Thank you from all at Elm Bank to both the school and the choir for inviting us for an unforgettable evening.”

The residents at Elm Bank care home in Kettering got creative with testing out their amazing cupcake making skills.

We all understand the importance of life enriching activities for all our residents here at the home. Many of the residents at Elm Bank would have created delicious homemade cupcakes back in the day, for some it was a first and for others it was a chance to share knowledge with others. It was an afternoon of mixing flour and eggs, and simply having fun. Chef Sophie, is delighted to bake up the creations for all to enjoy later.

Pat a resident at Elm Bank said, “This is just such fun, it is lovely, we can get together and just be happy”.

Marvellous Bindura, General Manager said, “It is lovely to see our residents enjoying activities that enrich their lives, for some it brought back memories of when they created delicious cupcakes in the past, for others it was something new for them to try. To see the engagement of on the faces of the residents was heart-warming”.

The residents at Elm Bank care home in Kettering have set up a newly established knitting club, running every Friday morning from 10:30am to 12pm, open to all within the local community. 

We all understand the importance of life enriching activities for all our residents here at the home and within the local community. Many of the residents at Elm Bank would have created knitting master pieces back in the day. The knitting club that has been newly formed will run every Friday morning and it is opening its doors for the local community to join. It is a great place to get together and knit with a nice hot drink and biscuits. For some of the residents it was their first time learning to knit, and what fun they had. It allowed for the established knitters to share knowledge and the group as a whole to become friends. The residents at Elm Bank are looking forward to welcoming members of the local community in to the home to join them.

Marvellous Bindura, General Manager said, “It is lovely to see our residents enjoying activities that enrich their lives, and the knitting club is something that means a lot to our residents. It is amazing to be opening the newly formed knitting club for the local community to join, and we cannot wait to welcome new members. The club will run every Friday with refreshments, you do not have to be a knitter to join, you can come and simply learn or sit with us and enjoy the company”.

Our varied life enrichment programme keeps residents active, and provides a daily choice of engaging physical, mental and spiritual activities tailored to residents’ interests and abilities.

Elm Bank care home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering personalised care across its care homes and hospitals. Elm Bank provides residential and dementia care for residents from respite care to long term stays.

The residents and staff at Elm Bank care home in Kettering had the pleasure of local pupils and teachers coming to engage in morning activities at the home.

The staff and pupils of Stone Lodge School based in Kettering, were delighted in coming to the home to engage in activities with the residents. The residents at Elm Bank care home enjoyed the company of both the teachers and young pupils during the morning Jigsaw and Games Club. The residents have an array of activities running throughout the week and having young pupils in is always greatly welcomed. The teachers and pupils spent time in learning about the home and its residents, understanding what activities and events are run throughout the weeks and months. Going forward the school and pupils will build a great link that benefits all, with residents already planning a trip to the school classrooms.

Marvellous Bindura, General Manager said, “It is lovely to see our residents enjoying time with younger people, the enrichment it creates in their lives is obvious. It is great to have links with local schools and for them to come in and spend time with our residents is simply wonderful. Not only is it beneficial for the residents, it is also beneficial for the pupils to learn new skills and being with the older generation, the pupils are able to learn many things about the past, it really is so nice to see the pupils and the smiles that they have and the residents on their faces, it just brings joy to our hearts”.

Our varied life enrichment programme keeps residents active, and provides a daily choice of engaging physical, mental and spiritual activities tailored to residents’ interests and abilities.

Elm Bank care home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering personalised care across its care homes and hospitals. Elm Bank provides residential and dementia care for residents from respite care to long term stays.