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
Christmas Charcuterie and Wine
On the 20th day of Christmas we enjoyed a virtual performance of Christmas Carols from Oomph Wellness before Chef served up a tasty Fruit and Cheese Charcuterie Board for all to savour, whilst sipping a smooth glass of red topped off with a fun festive quiz!
Our residents enjoyed the afternoon so much that they’d like to put a Wine & Cheese evening on the schedule for each month. Here’s to adding it to the 2024 Life Enrichment calendar!
Local School Christmas Carols
Heavenly voices rang out through the home as young and old came together to celebrate Christmas through the power of carols. Staff and residents got in the Christmas spirit with wonderful sing-along sessions performed the talented young chorister’s from St Peter's School (Year 3) and St Andrew's CofE Primary School & Nursery in Kettering.
General Manager, Marvellous said: “We are so lucky to have such a fantastic connection with these local schools. Our residents get so much pleasure from seeing the children throughout the year, and as Christmas time is so special for everyone, watching and joining in with their singing carols has been delightful. ” We wish all our young friends a very Happy Christmas and look forward to seeing you again in the New Year.
Tis the Season to be Jolly and Party!
On the 14th day of Barchester’s Elm Bank care home Christmas Calendar we got in the festive spirit by throwing a fun filled party for residents', family and friends. Elm Bank’s Christmas party was in full of present giving, music and merriment with plenty of festive foods freshly prepared by the home’s hospitality team.
General Manager, Marvellous Bindura said: “Christmas really is the most wonderful time of the year and our fantastic residents love to get festive. It is so lovely to see them all getting into the Christmas spirit, it’s definitely my favourite time of year.”
It was smiles all round and resident Louise 98 had a lovely time opening her present with daughter; Julia and resident Martin enjoyed raising a toast with his sister Anne who looked radiant in red with a smile that lit the room! 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.
Dunelm Delivers a Fabulous Fesitve Surprise
Elm Bank care home in Kettering would like to say a huge THANK YOU to Dunelm Kettering | Community Support for making their residents Christmas wishes come true with a sleigh full of joy! The staff and residents of Elm Bank care home were overwhelmed with happiness when the Dunelm Community Champions arrived bearing Christmas gifts for their residents as part of this years’ Dunelm “Delivering Joy” campaign.
Elm Bank care home's General Manager, Marvellous Bindura said: “We would like to send a heartfelt thank you to each and every one of the Dunelm Kettering team and all the amazing local people who have contributed to this wonderful campaign. The generosity, love and thoughtfulness behind each gift has made us all believe that Christmas miracles really can come true!"
Christmas Jumper Day
We all had a great time helping to make the world a better place by wearing a festival jumper in aid of Save the Children’s annual fundraising event; Christmas Jumper Day.
Whether it was shop bought or customised we wore our Christmas jumpers with pride! Marvellous, General Manager, said: “Today has been a whole lot of fun with some of the most outlandish Christmas jumpers I have ever seen. We are proud to take part in this annual event, so much so we're doing it again on the 15th December!”
We have a full calendar of Christmas events in the lead up to the big day, many of which are open to the local community, please give the home a call on T. 01536 313520 if you would like to join us at any time over the festive period.
We're Christmas Ready!
Staff and residents have been busy decking the halls, getting out the tinsel and unravelling the fairy lights, ready for a whole host of Christmas celebrations. Elm Bank's residents joined staff in putting up, and decorating Christmas trees for each community and festooning the halls with garlands and festive pieces to get the home ready for Christmas.
General Manager, Marvellous said: “Christmas is such a magical time and our residents loved getting involved and deciding where everything should go. It is so special to be able to share these rituals and we all love to see the home decorated and filled with twinkly lights inside and out!”
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.
