Corby Silver Band brings Christmas to life at Elm Bank care home
The residents and staff at Elm Bank care home in Kettering were delighted in welcoming the Corby Silver Band, to their home for a festive afternoon of music. It was a truly magical afternoon that transported the residents back in time to the days when they sat listening to the sound of a real band.
Christmas had arrived early at the home thanks to a heart-warming performance from the Corby Silver Band, it was an afternoon of festive melodies and traditional brass band classics. The band generously gave up their own time to visit the home to perform to the residents, it was an act of pure kindness that spread the Christmas cheer to so many residents.
Activities Co-ordinator, Tina said: “The residents and staff thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon, the Corby Silver Band created a wonderful festive and cosy feel. The room was full of smiles it was delightful to see.”
Larisa Bledea, General Manager said, “A kind gesture from the Corby Silver Band to come and perform to us here at the home means so much to us all here. It is gestures like these that makes Christmas so special, we truly cannot thank them enough.”
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.