Activities at Meadow Park Care Home
Activities are the cornerstone of a wholesome home experience and our Activities Coordinators are always putting their creative minds to the test by organising new and exciting social events for residents to partake in. Of course, we take into account the likes and dislikes of those we support, so if someone doesn’t feel like trying something new, there will always be something on offer to reflect their personal interests. For the people who may just prefer some peace and quiet instead, we also offer one-to-one time that can be enjoyed with a nice cup of coffee or just a simple chat – whatever they desire.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
Read our brochure
Activities and Events Partnerships
As part of our bespoke life-enrichment programmes, we host a number of live virtual events in the home on a regular basis through a number of partnerships with places of interest and world class performance companies
Life at Meadow Park Care Home
Laughter Yoga
Our residents have took part in a special Laughter Yoga session this month and it was great to see everyone getting a little bit silly and having fun with it. Laughter is an important part of everyone’s daily life and what better way to laugh then to laugh together with a friend.
World Chocolate Day
Our residents have enjoyed a sweet treat to celebrate this year’s World Chocolate Day at Meadow Park. Our homes chocolate fountain with a choice of fruit and marshmallows to dip was the perfect ingredient to make the day wonderful for all.
An afternoon at the Opera
Our homes had a fabulous time with the talented soprano Astrid Joos from Street Theatre. Astrid spoke about a selection of famous operas and our residents were treated to performances of wonderful arias from operas well-known to all, such as ‘Giuditta’, ‘Don Giovanni’ and ‘Le Nozze di Figaro’.
It was a lovely experience, truly enjoyed by all.
A handmade gift
Residents have worked together to grant local nurses Craig Leathard and Carol Leddy with a handmade book full of personalised messages from everyone here at Meadow Park after seeing a plea on social media asking for well wishes for a young patient currently staying at Wansbeck Hospital. Residents put their all into making a handmade book with messages of support for the patient and their family and it was great to see everyone working together to give someone in the community something really special.
Book Club with Dr Tim Howard
Residents across our homes had a lovely time joining Dr Tim Howard, 4th generation GP, whose whole life has been about patient care, for an exciting virtual event to discuss his novel ‘Let’s Kill All The Lawyers’.
The novel is a medical fiction thriller that explores the impact of life and death events, mistakes and forgiveness, and the impact of law and justice on the day- to-day lives of ordinary people doing their best in difficult circumstances.
Residents had the chance to ask their own questions once the discussion was over and a great time was had by all.
Just passing through
Our residents had a lovely time joining Daniel Snowman, for an exciting virtual event to discuss his book ‘Just Passing Through’.
Author of over a dozen books, Daniel Snowman’s long and active life has led him to interact in countless ways with the wider world and with some of its most famous inhabitants. His memoir evokes these experiences via a series of vivid literary vignettes.
Our residents found the talk very intriguing and informative, and were happy to learn more about Daniel’s experiences around the world.
Upcoming events
Emergency Services - Take a break on us!
Come and take a break with us - enjoy a warming drink and slice of cake!
Dementia Cafe - 1st Thursday of the month
We extend a warm invitation for you to join us - First Thursday of the month from 10.30 am - 12.00 pm - all welcome.
Volunteers - Could you make a difference?
If you are interested in Volunteering, we'd love to hear from you!
Are you looking for a place to host a meeting?
Are you looking for a place to host a meeting? We have a meeting room available for members of our local community and local professionals. For more information pop in.
