Activities at Meadowbeck Care Home

This morning we put on our sun hats and went along to Osbaldwick and murton churches baby and toddler group in the village, we were welcomed with teas and coffees, everyone was so friendly and inviting.

The group have kindly invited us to pop along and join in the fun, our ladies were delighted watching all the children play, it was wonderful to see the joy on their faces as they chatted to all the parents and interacted with the little ones, listening to the sound of children playing.

The church hall was filled with so many toys and puzzles, and a young man went around with his ice-cream cart, after snack time we all gathered around singing nursery rhymes and songs with musical instruments.

One of our ladies had a lovely surprise when she learnt her own great granddaughter attends the same group so cuddles were shared.

We had a wonderful morning, Thank you for having us and making us welcome, looking forward to next time.

Residents across our services had a delightful time during a special virtual sensory storytelling event, led by Art Historian Jon Sleigh from the Historic Royal Palaces.

Jon took us on a journey to discover some of the more unusual and unexpected inhabitants of the palaces and the Tower of London, sharing fascinating stories about the pets at the palaces.

Whilst enjoying the virtual experience, our residents were treated to hot beverages, delicious biscuits, berries and cakes.  It was a truly lovely time for all.

This week as we celebrated National Doughnut Week it gave everyone a good excuse to sample the delicious sweet treats.

Both our residents and team members were exited to hear about the doughnut week, as Tina went around the home offering them around there was a few eyes light up.

Everyone was spoilt for choice with the selection on offer including Chocolate and vanilla sprinkle, glazed, sugar coated or the good old jam filled.

Who doesn’t love a doughnut, they went down a real treat with everyone finding it difficult not lick their lips as they enjoyed.

Yesterday morning we made the most of the lovely weather with a little sunshine and had a steady stroll into the village.

We had a visit to the pond to see the ducks and swans, we sat and shared memories together of days when they could take their children and grandchildren to feed the ducks.

Rose commented how wonderful and peaceful it was, taking in the scenery and how lovely it was to go out, her first visit to the pond.

We had a lovely morning admiring the flowers in the gardens and chatting to many friendly locals walking their dogs along the way.

Residents and guests at Meadowbeck care home in York enjoyed a night of cocktail tasting that took place at the home, inviting everyone to try something new, and perhaps a little exotic.

Whether you’re a tequila fan, a whisky lover, a gin aficionado or you just like to mix it up and try something new, there was something for everyone, including a selection of mocktails for the non-drinkers, it was certainly an evening of fun-filled tastings for the residents, friends and families at Meadowbeck care home in York.

 Residents had so much fun taking part with friends and families joining them, coming up with new cocktails themselves, it was a perfect evening for it with the wonderful weather.

Staff and residents at Barchester’s Meadowbeck care home in York, were treated to a visit from Ted who is a 5 year old springer spaniel, a therapy dog for therapy pets nationwide. Ted is a regular visitor to our home, he is such a gentle handsome boy, who has a wonderful calming effect and the residents love to stroke him make a fuss of him and give him a treat or two, he loves to have a play with a tennis ball

Ted caused a great deal of excitement.  All of the residents enjoyed the visit, spending time with him in our garden, Ted goes around the home from room to room, where he waits patiently at the door until he is invited in for a fuss.