Activities at Meadow Park Care Home

On Saturday June 13th, the Queen will celebrate her second, and official birthday. But there was an extra incentive to join in the festivities at Meadow Park as residents were asked to design a birthday cake in honour of Her Majesty’s birthday.  The winning cake design will then be whipped into reality by the homes’ chef to be enjoyed by residents and staff on the Queen’s special day.

Residents were also treated to a day of fun-filled royal themed activities prepared by the Meadow Park team. The Queen’s birthday was marked with a small celebration at Windsor Castle, where the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh are staying in isolation.  Residents tuned in to watch a Royal Salute from the military, led by The Welsh Guard and massed Bands of the Household Division, which replaced the Trooping the Colour after it was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Vicky Mallaburn General Manager said: “Residents absolutely loved the idea of having their cake brought to life, and were very happy to celebrate our longest reigning monarch. Here at Meadow Park we are continually adapting, and finding new ways to make sure every effort is focused on creating an enjoyable environment for all of our residents, whilst adhering to social distancing advice.”

Meadow Park held a day of celebrations to thank care staff at the home, who make a real difference to the lives of those in their care.   Staff were treated to hampers filled with goodies to enjoy during their tea breaks.   Staff also helped residents send “Thinking of you postcards” to family members who have been unable to visit due to lockdown, but whom also give so much support to their loved ones, and carers in the home.

Vicky Mallaburn General Manager said: “I am very proud of the carers at Meadow Park in light of the current situation our carers have continued to work tirelessly to provide high quality, personalised care to the people living in our homes, and often go above and beyond the call of duty, which has a huge impact on people’s lives. They offer friendship and comfort to residents and their relatives, during what can be a very emotional time. We appreciate the work they do all year round, and especially in these unprecedented times”.

Residents of Meadow Park celebrated VE Day with a British tea party and singalong to commemorate 75 years since the end of the Second World War, raising a glass to our  heroes. 

Staff and residents at Meadow Park, along with people all over the UK, joined together for the ‘Nation’s Toast to the Heroes of WW2’. Residents who fought for our country stood among colleagues as they observed the two minute silence and finished with a salute to say thank you to their fellow veterans who were also their friends. 

Residents reminisced with each other about what they had done on the very first VE Day, before settling back to enjoy a vintage tea party and refreshments to the delight of all, as they tucked into delicious homemade cakes and sandwiches in true British style. The residents loved the homemade scones and Victoria sponges, and all sorts of goodies.

A random act of kindness from a family members created a pop for residents and colleagues when a special delivery of 100 delicious fresh cream cakes  and 20-bottles of Buck’s Fizz were delivered to the home. Our residents have experienced little – and big – acts of kindness during the coronavirus pandemic, and are overwhelmed with the generosity and kindness shown during this challenging period.  As the sun shone, everyone sat down to enjoy the mouthwatering treats and washed down with a glass of bubbles.

Meadow Park hosted a virtual tea party to celebrate the Queen's birthday as they 'brewed up a storm' on April 21, which marked Queen Elizabeth's birthday, as well as National Tea Day.

Residents of the home joined in a number of virtual events held across the nation during the day with a selection of biscuits, cakes, and teas for the event.

In these unprecedented times, providing a range of engaging activities for our residents is more important than ever. Residents really enjoyed the choice of teas, cakes and events and, as a nation who truly loves their tea, it was great excuse for an afternoon brew and a natter.

Meadow Park recently presented local community group, Bedlington Network with an array of food parcels to benefit members of the community. 

We welcomed Lindsey Jordan and Dan Wilkinson from the group to collect the bags of goodies, which staff from the home have donated to support those less fortunate in the community.

It’s amazing to receive such fantastic support from our residents and staff, and this will be a huge benefit to our community.