Staff and residents toss up a treat for Pancake Day
Residents and staff at Elm Bank care home in Kettering celebrated Pancake Day in a true competitive fun filled afternoon.
The residents enjoyed the traditional sweet treat with toppings of their choice, lemon and sugar being a firm favourite, as well as spending an afternoon perfecting the art of flipping pancakes. The chefs prepared a stack of pancakes for the fun filled activity, and everyone was involved as a whole home approach, it certainly was an all-inclusive event, from the residents to staff.
Activities Co-ordinator, Tina said: “It was such a fun afternoon for our residents and staff, everyone had so much fun, it really allowed for our residents and staff to get competitive and what a work out they had.”
General Manager, Larisa Bledea, said: “It was a fantastic fun filled afternoon for all, as well as delicious pancakes to eat, there was a lot of fun to be had. It was a lovely activity that allowed for everyone to get involved”
Our varied life enrichment programme keeps residents active, and provides a daily choice of engaging physical, mental and spiritual activities tailored to residents’ interests and abilities.
Elm Bank care home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering personalised care across its care homes and hospitals. Elm Bank provides residential and dementia care for residents from respite care to long term stays.