Activities at Scarborough Hall Care Home

Across the country our homes and hospitals came together to find out which care home or hospital had the best Bingo players as they teamed up for Barchester’s Bingo Bonanza.

Residents were treated to some exciting virtual games of Bingo as part of Barchester’ very own game show series.

Everyone who participated had a fantastic time and enjoyed some friendly competition.

Celebrations have been in full swing at Scarborough hall care home, as one of its residents reaches his 90th Birthday in style. Lawrence Roberts was joined by staff, relatives, friends and other residents as his birthday party was in full swing by the afternoon. Our talented hospitality team provided the buffet, refreshments and cake whilst the activity team got busy decorating his favourite lounge. In the morning activity members Skigh and Jess visited Lawrence in the home with their toddlers who are friends of Lawrence through our monthly intergenerational Baby and Toddler group.

When our Maintenance man Dave approached the activity team and explained how it was the anniversary of his Father’s passing and how he would love to do a fundraiser in his memory, we knew we had to help support one of our own. Activity member Skigh worked tirelessly to put together a fundraiser on Saturday 17th February at the home in aid of the Alzeimer’s Society, this charity is close to all of our hearts but especially Dave who lost his dad to dementia also.

The team put on a cake sale, raffle, tombola and fundraiser games around the home and managed to raise just over £100 for this all important charity. Team members also made a donation to wear the colour purple during their shift on the Saturday!

As per Scarborough tradition the activity team took to the streets to partake in the annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Race in the town centre. Residents enjoyed going down to show their support and watch the race before returning to the home to enjoy pancake flipping competitions and decorations. The girls won their first race against St Martin’s school but unfortunately got knocked out of the next race by the fearless Dexters surf shop team.

When resident Lawrence was asked how he wished to celebrate his big 90th milstone Birthday, he told the activity team he would love to have a party and invite all of his family and friends. The activity team worked alongside Lawrence’s daughter to organise the perfect get together for him and his loved ones. Activity members Skigh and Jess visited Lawrence in the morning with their toddlers who are great friends of Lawrence’s through our intergenerational Baby and Toddler Group. Lawrence has tracked the pairs progress since pregnancy and it made his day to get a special visit from them in morning. In the afternoon Lawrence was joined by all of his family and friends for an afternoon of cake, good food and fantastic company.

Across our homes we had a fantastic time joining, Kathryn Delve, Master Florist, for a Valentine’s-inspired live virtual flower arranging demonstration. Kathryn shared brilliant and creative ways to decorate our tables with beautiful flowers that are sure to make your heart swoon!

Those participating in this virtual event put their skills to the test and followed along with some amazing creations of their own.  Residents truly enjoyed the experience.