Activities that our residents have been enjoying over the past few weeks. We have been embracing the changing season and welcoming spring.

Clay Artwork

We have been enjoying honing into our art this month by creating these fantastic clay leaf faces. Residents enjoyed creating these sculptures and painting them.

Morris Dancing

To celebrate the warmth and fertility of spring, we welcomed a local Morris dancing team. Residents, visitors and staff all thoroughly enjoyed the uplifting music and dance.

Memory Boxes

Our activities team have been helping our residents to personalise their memory boxes. Items that are meaningful to the individual are placed in the box.

St George’s Day

We enjoyed St George’s day celebrations with a delicious afternoon tea prepared by our catering team. Our residents also got creative with making the St George’s Cross Flags.

We experienced a delightful week filled with warmth and laughter. While enjoying the sun-drenched garden, residents also engaged in ball games, relished classic films and music, and entertained themselves with memory challenges. Rene’s infectious smile has won the “Smile of the Week” accolade. As the weekend approaches, The Laurels wishes everyone a lovely time, reminding them to stay safe in the sun by hydrating, wearing their favourite hats, and creating more cherished moments.

This week has been an absolute delight, filled with rejuvenation, creativity, and fun. We embraced tranquillity through relaxing yoga sessions, finding inner peace amidst the gentle flow of movements. Our artistic spirits soared as we expressed ourselves through captivating art projects, letting our imaginations run wild. Laughter echoed through the halls as we engaged in lively games that brought smiles to our faces. And oh, the garden! Bathed in glorious sunshine, it became our sanctuary, offering moments of serenity and connection with nature. It has been a truly blissful week, reminding us to cherish life’s simple pleasures and bask in the beauty of each moment.

Yesterday we had a scavenger hunt. Each resident picked a card with their destination on it and then had to search the building for the matching poster. Once found, each poster had interesting and fun facts about that destination to read out and share with everyone else

Today is MAD SCIENCE DAY at The Laurels!

We’ve enjoyed being budding scientists and trying out some fun (and messy ) experiments.

Our very own lab technicians aka the Activities team, in their protective suits and goggles, provided some laughs too

Today was a day of exquisite nail pampering for some of the lovely ladies in our community. They gathered together, eager to treat themselves to a luxurious session of nail care and beauty. The air was filled with excitement as vibrant colours and gleaming nail polishes adorned the room.

As the session came to a close, the ladies marvelled at their beautifully manicured nails, feeling a renewed sense of confidence and glamour. The nail pampering session served as a reminder that self-care goes beyond physical appearance; it nurtures inner well-being and celebrates individuality. The ladies left the session with a spring in their step, ready to showcase their stunning nails to the world.

We recently had a wonderful time crafting and enjoying each other’s company. During the activity, one of our residents, Jill, caught the attention of the group with a silly accessory on her head.

Everyone had a good laugh, and we decided to join in on the fun by donning our own silly hats. It was a heartwarming moment to see the residents enjoying themselves, laughing, and being silly together.

At The Laurels Residential & Nursing Home we believe that as well as being fun, activities like these are crucial for promoting socialisation and engagement, which, in turn, can contribute to the overall happiness and well-being of our residents.

This morning we have been busy making cheese straws.

Pancake day

Any excuse to eat something yummy? We had a crisp taster to see what we liked best!!