Activities at Elm Bank Care Home
We understand that the people we support have passions and interests that could be difficult to pursue after moving into a care home – but that doesn’t mean we don’t encourage them to try! Some hobbies can define a person, so our Activities Coordinators are dedicated to ensuring that everyone we support is able to do what makes them happy to the best of their abilities. Social events are organised with individual tastes in mind and with the idea that residents have the opportunity to try new and exciting things.
Tina Prosho
Hello. I am Tina, I have been a team member at Elm Bank since 2023 and began my career as a Team Leader and was upskilled to Head of Care before moving my role to become Activities Coordinator.
I am passionate individual with vibrant character and my goal is all about life enriching activities that enhance the lives of our residents. I ensure that the entertainment is stimulating and is inclusive of all our residents no matter their challenges. It is important to me that our weekly calendar offers rich experiences with music from live entertainers, visits to various locations outside the home of interest, as well as arts and crafts tailored to individual abilities. We are a pet friendly home and fully support the benefits animal therapy can bring to the lives of our residents and welcome animals of all kinds to the home on a regular basis.
Getting to know our residents better is so important to me, and through regular family and friends’ meetings we can gain a greater understanding of their loved ones' interests and life prior to joining Elm Bank that will make for a richer activities program to be developed. I look forward to getting to know you, and your loved ones.
We are always open to new ideas. If you would like to get involved in any of our Life Enrichment activities or have a skill, or project you'd like to share with our residents, please click here to contact me direct. New entertainers and community links are always welcome.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
Read our brochure
Activities and Events Partnerships
As part of our bespoke life-enrichment programmes, we host a number of live virtual events in the home on a regular basis through a number of partnerships with places of interest and world class performance companies
Life at Elm Bank Care Home
Switching on our Christmas lights
On Friday night we switched on our outdoor Christmas lights. We also lit candles for those residents who have passed away this year. A beautiful and atmospheric occasion enjoyed by residents and staff. Thank you to Ise Garden Centre for donating a lovely tree and to Elm Bank Maintenance Team and Activities Team for making our display so festive for everyone to enjoy.
Hearts for schools
Residents at Elm Bank have been creating hearts with personal messages and poems to send to pupils at St Thomas More Catholic Primary School in Kettering. Cassie and Chloe often include intergenerational sessions in their weekly activities programme.
Singalong with Pytchley C of E Primary School
We have been very busy at Elm Bank as residents have been practising a song chosen for us by a local primary school. They chose 'Let it Go' from the Disney film Frozen. In return residents chose twoo of their favourite songs for the children to learn - 'Daisy, Daisy' and 'You Are My Sunshine.' We each performed our songs via Zoom and the children were so excited to see our residents' faces. Residents were amazed and impressed by how well the children sang the songs we chose for the school. There were lots of happy tears and smiles all around.
Making beautiful Christmas baubles
Residents at Elm Bank have started making Christmas decorations, including baubles for our trees. Everyone has made their own baubles, reflecting their own personality and creativity, to hang on the trees in their community within the home.
Halloween fun
Thank you to everyone who supported our Pumpkin and picture display and competition. We had donations from Elm Bank staff, members of the community and local companies. Special thanks to Isaac, aged 4, from Corby, resident John’s family, resident Ken’s son Chris, resident Margret’s great- granddaughter, Simon Cox and family for their carved scary pumpkins, and Rebecca from Milton Keynes for her picture of Jack the skeleton which won a £10 amazon voucher. Elm Bank staff and residents enjoyed dressing up as devils, angels and witches. During Halloween week we enjoyed some spooky crafts, a party and games including ghoulish tin can alley. We baked Halloween shortbread and cupcakes and had an amazing day.
Fireworks at Elm Bank
The Elm Bank team made sure residents enjoyed some fireworks on Bonfire Night. The display was visible across Kettering and was lovely to see above Elm Bank's rooftops. We all enjoyed hot chocolate and treats too.
Upcoming events
Christmas Tombola
We kindly ask for Tombola donations, these can be brought into the Care Home and left at reception or passed to any staff member.
Closing Date 9th December
Support Your Local Foodbank
Elm Bank continually strives to support the local community, we are collecting food donations for the local Food Bank. You can help by dropping of your donations at the Care Home.
Exercise Class every Fortnight
There are many health benefits to gentle exercising, strength, balance and energy. Why not come and try out at our free exercise class, every other Wednesday. All welcome.
Dementia Cafe at Elm Bank
The Dementia café is open to all, providing support, fun and friendship to those living with dementia and to their carers in a safe and relaxed entertaining environment.
