Activities at Mount Vale Care Home

Across our services we had a lovely time joining Rhiannon Watkinson from the RAF Museum London for an interactive talk exploring the exciting and innovative aviation history of Hendon.

Our residents were able to learn about the first flights from the fields at Hendon, the creation of the London Aerodrome and Battle of Britain pilots who flew from RAF Hendon.

The talk also included photographic and film material from the Museum’s archive. Residents across our homes had a fantastic time and we truly enjoyed the virtual experience.

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.

We had Mr. Motivator visit once again this week. He got our Residents moving and shaking and having a good giggle. Exercise is an integral part of our activity schedule daily either virtually with our partners Oomph, balloon badminton or dancing. Residents really enjoy the energy Mark brings blasting out music and giving us all a little more motivation. We all have great fun and look forward to his visits.

Elderly residents at Mount Vale care home in Northallerton have recently been involved in intergenerational work with the local junior school. The care home have been welcoming the group of junior school children from South Otterington C of E school on a monthly basis, to enjoy reading books and sharing activities together with residents at the home.

Head Mistress of South Otterington School, Amanda Gledhill invited Mount Vale residents to join the pupils at their morning worship this week and went on a visit. Edwina Herbert, a retired school teacher enjoyed spending time with the children, which brought back some happy memories.

Our Coronation Celebrations were wonderful here at Mount Vale. We held an ‘Afternoon Fizz filled tea’. Residents, Family and Friends came together to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla. Our Chefs made some delicious food, and we toasted with glasses of Fizz. We celebrated throughout the long weekend and reminisced over the former coronation of the late Queen Elizabeth and how things have changed. Our Home looked wonderful all trimmed with the bunting.

Across our services Residents had a wonderful time participating in an interactive virtual talk with Pippa Catterall, Professor of History and Policy at the University of Westminster, where we delved into the rich history of coronations.

During the talk, we explored fascinating topics such as the coronation chair, the crown, and other significant aspects related to King Charles' upcoming coronation. Our residents were thrilled to have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the memoirs of past coronations from 1937 and 1953, as well as learning about the coronation oath and what to expect from the ceremony, including the music, guests, and pageantry.