Lancaster care home's summer fete brings staff and residents together

Although families and friends of the home were unable to attend due to Covid-19 restrictions, staff felt that the least they could for the residents after such a tough year was to throw a big party to celebrate the success of Laurel Bank over the past six months.

Laurel Bank hosted a variety of activities throughout the day, including a seaside sing-along, a Punch & Judy Show, beach picnic food including candy floss and ice cream, and a free promise raffle for all of the residents.

The larger prizes involved promises from the different departments and staff members, including afternoon tea with the manager Lyndsay Scott, a pampering afternoon with the activity department and a full spring clean from the housekeepers.

Residents enjoyed plenty of refreshments, such as a traditional buffet including quiche, scotch eggs, sandwiches and sausage rolls which were all prepared by hand by the catering team, who were hard at work making sure that a great time was had by all.

There was also plenty of Pimms with fresh fruit and lemonade to give the event a real summer feel!

Resident Christine said: “I thoroughly enjoyed it. I was surrounded by lots of great people, and the refreshments kept flowing. The weather held out until we finished. Staff did a great job, not just on the day, but organising the event and getting everyone together. It’s been a wonderful day, especially after such a tough year!”

Lyndsay Scott, general manager at the home, said: “Staff at Laurel Bank are dedicated to making sure that the home is a hub of the local community, and this event, along with all their hard work, has definitely paid off. It was a resounding success!”

Laurel 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. Laurel Bank provides residential care and nursing care for 64 residents from respite care to long term stays.