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
National Volunteer Day
Residents celebrated National Volunteer Day by making each of our volunteers cards to show them how much they are appreciated and to say thanks.
Ballet School
We had a lovely visit from a local ballet school; they performed various dances for us, including the famous Swan Lake. Residents really enjoyed the performance and requested an encore many times.
Scrabble Crafts Afternoon
Irene was very happy with her family tree she made from Scrabble tiles. Rose really liked her ‘summer’ picture and Jeanne enjoyed making her family a 'Scrabbilicious' Easter card.
National Scrabble Day
Staff and residents both enjoyed playing against each other on National Scrabble Day. We have several boards around the house set up for people to enjoy.
Body Shop Party
We held a Body Shop party at the home; his was a pamper party and residents enjoyed facials and hand massages. After the party, residents could shop 'to their heart's content. It was so popular that we will be holding the event again at Christmas.
National Beer Day
It was National Beer day, so we turned one of our quiet lounges into a bar, with a selection of nibbles and beers from around the world, and residents and family came to join in. Even our Physiotherapist, Phil, came to join in when his shift finished.
Upcoming events
Coffee Morning - Every Tuesday
We extend a warm invitation for you to join us and make new friends - all welcome.
