Activities at Laurel Bank Care Home
Activities are a fundamental part of a rich and varied lifestyle here at Laurel Bank Care Home, which is why we organise both physically and mentally stimulating social events for those we support. The weekly itinerary is ever-changing, and regularly includes art lessons, chair-based exercise, trips and visits from a variety of different animals, as well as one-to-one time for residents who prefer the peace and quiet. Our team actively tries to incorporate the hobbies and interests that are meaningful to residents into the activities schedule as encouragement to continue with much-loved pastimes.
Jaimy Lee Almond
Hi, my name is Jaimy Lee, and I am the Activities Coordinator here at Laurel Bank.
I have worked in the care home industry for over nine years. I started working at Laurel Bank in 2018 as a carer, and then, I was promoted to senior carer which I thoroughly enjoyed.
I moved over to activities in 2020, as I was asked to help out and help encourage residents to join in. During this, I realised how much fun it could be and chose to stay on and got promoted to Activities Coordinator.
I love my role as every day is different and I try to make sure the residents are happy and engage in meaningful activities, this also helps support the transition for new residents.
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 Laurel Bank Care Home
Christmas Lights Switch On
Christmas has arrived at Laurel Bank with the best light switch on we have had to date!
Well done Gilly and Tim for making it all happen and thank you to Aaron for your performance and turning on our lights!
We are all definitely in the Christmas spirit now!
Remembrance Day Commemoration
Our soldier display, kindly made by gardener Gilly, was displayed out in the gardens surrounded by poppies.
This display was visited by residents on remembrance Sunday where they laid a cross in remembrance of a loved one and took a moment to remember all those who fought in the past and still fight today.
Bonfire Night
Staff, residents and families at Laurel Bank in Lancaster celebrated Bonfire Night with a bang this November 5th.
They wrapped up warm to gather around the bonfire and watch a fantastic firework display and enjoy lots of seasonal treats which were washed down with some mulled wine and hot chocolate.
New resident ambassador
Everyone Meet our New Resident Ambassador Elizabeth Hudd! Elizabeth was rewarded this because she is always so helpful around the home she invites the community into the home and does such a fantastic job running the Blue light lunch with the pink ladies!
Elizabeth has also started a gardening club for residents to persue with hobbies and interests that they would have done if they were living in their own home! She welcomes new residents and is a good friend to many.
Well-deserved Elizabeth Congratulations!
Auxiliary Week
We have been celebrating for Auxiliary week. Every year we like to make sure we show all our staff appreciation for all that they do around the home. We have been celebrating our Maintenance team, housekeeping team, Activities team, Kitchen staff and our Admin team. Thank you for all that you do!
Camping Trip Dream Comes True
Our resident ambassador Karen decided one of things she would like to do while being at Laurel Bank is camping! So we made that happen and we went camping!
We had cheese, wine, lots of singing, fun and laughter and a lot of snoring from our head of maintenance! But it was fantastic and plan on making it a regular thing! Thanks to everyone who came and helped make Karen's dreams come true!
Upcoming events
November
What's going on in November? We'll be honouring Remembrance Day, celebrating our gents on International Men's Day, and hosting our firework display on Bonfire Night.
Christmas Fayre
We'd love everyone to join us for our Christmas Fayre. There's something for everyone including festive stalls, a Gospel Choir performance and even Santa's Grotto!
Coffee Mornings - Every Tuesday
Every Tuesday from 10.30am, you're invited to come along and meet new people while enjoying a chat over a hot drink. We’ll also have a variety of great activities to take part in!
