Activities at Chester Court Care Home

What a wonderful day we had celebrating VE Day with our residents, families, and friends! The home was filled with music as everyone enjoyed fantastic live entertainment and came together to remember and honour such an important occasion. 

After the celebrations, families and friends joined us for a delicious 3-course meal with drinks, making it a truly special afternoon shared by all. A huge thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the day so memorable. It was lovely to see so many smiling faces and treasured moments being made together.       

Residents enjoyed a wonderful trip to Alnwick Garden, taking in the stunning scenery and attractions during a day blessed with lovely weather.

The visit gave everyone the chance to explore the garden’s famous fountains and vibrant floral displays, with residents especially enjoying the colourful flowers throughout the grounds. One of the highlights of the day was seeing the breath-taking cherry blossoms in full bloom, creating a beautiful and memorable setting for the trip.

What a truly egg-stra special day we’ve had celebrating Easter with our wonderful residents, their families, and friends! The dining room was filled with laughter, delicious food, and the joy of being together as everyone enjoyed a lovely Easter meal. 

From traditional favourites to sweet treats, there was something for everyone to enjoy. We then had a fun Easter trivia quiz. Residents teamed up with their loved ones to test their knowledge, from Easter traditions to chocolate facts. Congratulations to our winner!       

Residents at Chester Court enjoyed a wonderful day out at Whitehouse Farm in Morpeth. Everyone had the chance to get up close with the animals and even help bottle-feed some adorable lambs, which was the highlight of the trip. Residents enjoyed feeding and stroking the goats, sheep and horses, and there was lots of excitement when we even fed the meerkats! We took a break to enjoy a lovely picnic lunch together before heading back to cuddle some of the smaller animals. 

The rabbits and guinea pigs were a big hit and brought plenty of smiles. The adventure continued with a fun tractor ride around the farm, giving everyone a chance to take in even more of the scenery. Throughout the day, we also saw a variety of other animals, including reindeers, alpacas, emus, pigs and reptiles, making it a real adventure for everyone. To finish off the day, we warmed up in the café with a hot chocolate or a cup of tea, the perfect ending to such a fun and memorable trip.  

On February 28th, a team of eight care home workers from Chester Court will be tackling a 15 mile hike to raise money for Barchester’s Charitable Foundation. The Foundation supports older people and other adults living with a disability or mental health problems by helping them to connect or re-connect with others in their local communities.

Laura Tindle is normally the General Manager at Chester Court, but on February 28^th she will be donning her walking boots and leading her team using sheer grit and determination on a 15 mile hike from sister home Bedewell Grange in Hebburn back to Chester Court in Bedlington, in order to raise funds for Barchester’s Charitable Foundation.

What a truly special day celebrating our lovely resident Pat on her 100th birthday! We had a wonderful birthday party complete with live entertainment, a delicious buffet, and refreshing mocktails. There was plenty of laughter, singing, dancing, and happy memories shared throughout the day.

Reaching 100 years is an incredible milestone, and we were honoured to celebrate such an amazing lady. Happy 100th Birthday Pat, thank you for letting us be part of your special day! Also, a huge thank you to everyone who sent birthday cards. She ended up receiving over 200 cards!

Our wonderful residents have been getting creative in the kitchen, baking a beautiful Easter cake to enter into the Barchester Easter Cake Competition! 

We are all very pleased with our entry and can’t wait for the next competition.      

Our residents brought the spirit of the Winter Olympics indoors with their very own Winter Olympic Games! Residents prepared for the games by getting creative, making their very own Olympic flags and medals in preparation for the big event. 

On the day, the competition was fierce as everyone took part in tabletop curling, tested their aim in the snowball toss, and showed off their teamwork in a lively game of volleyball.   

Our residents had a lovely trip to Newbiggin-by-the-Sea this week, with a stop at Bertorelli Café for a well-earned treat. 

Everyone enjoyed delicious fruit scones and frothy lattes. A perfect afternoon out.     

Our residents got hands-on creating fat balls for the birds. After putting them together, we popped them into the feeders and hung them outside, ready to welcome our feathered visitors. 

A lovely activity enjoyed by all and the birds are sure to be grateful! Now we’re just waiting for the birds to come and enjoy the treat.      

We welcomed children from West End Primary School for an afternoon of crafts, creativity, and community spirit ahead of a very special celebration. The visit was organised in honour of Pat, to celebrate her 100th birthday.              

As part of the celebrations, the children joined residents in making handmade birthday cards and colourful party decorations, including banners and bunting, to help make the milestone occasion extra memorable.

Our wonderful residents have been getting creative in the kitchen, baking a beautiful Easter cake to enter into the Barchester Easter Cake Competition! 

We are all very pleased with our entry and can’t wait for the next competition.   

What a wonderful way to celebrate Mother’s Day! Our guests enjoyed a delightful afternoon tea party filled with delicious treats and great company.

Our Head Chef, Dawn, prepared a fantastic special menu for the occasion, including freshly made sandwiches, homemade corned beef pie, quiche, cheese scones, fruit scones, strawberry cake, and classic Victoria sponge cupcakes — all beautifully prepared to mark the day. 

After everyone had enjoyed their afternoon tea, the celebrations continued with some wonderful live entertainment. The room was filled with classical songs that had everyone singing along, dancing, and sharing plenty of smiles. A lovely afternoon celebrating all the amazing mums and mother figures in our community. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day so special! 

We were so pleased to welcome Smile Through Sport, alongside Mind Active, our fantastic local charity, into the home to deliver a variety of fun and engaging sports games!  

A huge thank you for coming into the home, our residents thoroughly enjoyed themselves!       

Our residents had a wonderful time at painting club, getting creative with beautiful winter-themed artwork. From cute robins to snowy scenes.