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 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.
Red Nose Day
Staff and residents at Laurel Bank had a lot of fun joining in with the fundraising activities for Laurel Bank.
Long Service Award
Mel Thomas, General Manager at Laurel Bank, presented Lee Willman, our RGN, with his 15 year Long Service Award. Lee started off as a Care Assistant, completed his NVQ and then went on to undertake his nurse training and returned to us after qualifying.
The Vintage Scene
Residents came together to watch entertainers, The Vintage Scene, come and perform their hit show, 'Hi De Hi,' with ex Emmerdale star, Dale Meeks.
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!
