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.
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
New Attraction for Laurel Bank
For nearly a year, we have discussed purchasing fish tanks for the home and all residents agreed they would love to see them because they are peaceful and nice to look at.
We have had 2 fish tanks installed and residents are over the moon with them. They sit and look at them for ages just enjoying looking at all the beautiful colours and variety of fish.
Night Out at Barbar Elephant
Residents at Laurel bank had talked about having a night out at a restaurant, so we made sure that happened. We had a trip to an Indian restaurant and the food was delicious.
Karen Sheehan, a resident at Laurel Bank, enjoyed the seafood sizzler. We are looking forward to our next trip to a Thai restaurant.
Barchy Bear Baby Group
Laurel bank has started a baby group for parents and young children to come along and spend time with our residents and also to have a break, and so they can meet new people.
We have lots of toys, books, music, teddies for all children to enjoy.
Margaret making sure nobody is lonely at Christmas
Everyone from Laurel Bank would like to thank this lady for her kindness.
Margaret has visited us for the 2nd year with cards and chocolate and knitted snow men for residents who won't get many visitors this Christmas!
She also looks fabulous dressing up each time she has visited.
Thank you Margaret, you're amazing!
Christmas Jumper Day!
We celebrated Christmas jumper day!
Staff and residents all wore their Christmas jumpers and there was a secret judge going around choosing their favourite. The winner was Jamie Hodgson our deputy manager congratulations we hope you enjoy your hamper!
Residents also enjoyed a festive afternoon tea and sang Christmas carols with Manager Lyndsay Scott!
Perfect afternoon!
Christmas Fayre
Wow what a way to kick off the 1st of December!
Laurel Bank celebrated their Christmas Fayre today with Ade and Mercy's choir.
We also had a raffle, a tombola, and stalls with homemade gifts from the Queen of Yarn. We ate Yorkshire pudding wraps which were washed down with mulled wine and hot chocolate!
Santa and his Elf also visited to join in the fun!
